Summer Is Popular In Maine
Windward House B&B is accepting advanced reservations for the 2012 High Season! Midcoast Maine, and Camden are popular summer and fall foliage destinations. Many of our return guests and those familiar with the coast make their reservations for their favorite time of year now. We have already gotten calls from folks who have had to select multiple dates because their first choice was already reserved. Camden Maine is a very popular destination for national and international vacationers, honeymooning couples and for the many destination weddings. Because it’s a small town that means that if you are planning on a visit, you should book your room now.
Because wedding parties tend to reserve the guest accommodations in the village area within walking distance, it’s a good idea to reserve a room at the Windward House well in advance of your stay.
When Is It Busiest?
While guest visits can increase last-minute in the shoulder seasons due to fine weather, it is typically busiest from late June to around mid October. Most Day Sailors the Schooners in Camden that take guests out for 2 hour tours of Penobscot Bay, such as Surprise and Olad typically run tours from May to mid October. There are many events during the summer including concerts, antique shows, car shows, and traditional holiday celebrations. Also the original Maine Windjammer Cruises with 3, 4 or 6 day cruises of Penobscot Bay.
Many of our guests come to escape the summer heat. Temperate days and cool nights and fresh air are reason enough for many people to visit Camden Maine. But there are many others….
Is Fall Foliage Touring Is Popular In Maine?
Looking to come and check out the colors of fall foliage in Maine? Coastal Maine in general, and Camden in particular with its copious wooded hillsides and sloping mountains full of sugar maples, elms, birches and oaks puts on a fantastic fall display. Its a great time for flowers in cottage gardens, farm stands selling harvest time produce, apples and pumpkins and a quilted pattern of golds reds and browns reflected in sparkling pristine lakes and the rocky promontories of the coast. A very popular Maine fall foliage tour is around Lake Megunticook and atop Mount Battie.
When do the le
aves turn in Maine?
Typically the end of September and the beginning of October, but because trees are organic living things that respond to rain and sun and the length of winter, the date that the leaves change is different every year and can vary wildly. However, you should not let that stop you from making a reservation because if you wait, you may not get the dates and room you want.
Are you a fan of fresh local and organic fare?
If you enjoy discovering great local food, Maine is the place to visit. Maine is a fantastic source of natural and organic food. Many passionate artisans have come to perfect the crafts of beer making, Maine wine making, distilling, and preparing the most amazing dishes with local lobster, fish, blueberries and organic produce from MOFGA certified growers. You will find small artisan cheese-makers, gourmet sausage, grass fed beef, fresh oysters and some of the best chefs in the world preparing them in a beautiful natural setting that complements the fresh wholesome food. Whether you are sitting on a picnic bench at a landing or at a white tablecloth restaurant or at a culinary school in a renovated barn -, there are many 
opportunities for gourmands foodies or if you prefer not to have a title, people interested in sharing great food and great conversation together in Maine.
Don’t wait for someone else to eat your lobster! Reserve your room today – what are you waiting for?