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My Early Birthday Present
I told my husband this year I want to have a picnic on Curtis Island for my birthday. Since we moved here, I have looked out on this island everyday. I have been curious about what is out there, and what it looks like. We do not own a boat or a kayak so getting [...]
Read Full ArticleVa-Bloom! – Gardens, Gardens, Gardens
VABLOOM: A vacation where one visits gardens and blooming flowers. A new word created by the children at Windward House. Steve Colbert of Comedy Central would be so proud. He recently ranted about the NY Times banning the word Tweet because it was not a real word. Steve Colbert is famous for making new words up, [...]
Read Full ArticleFan Mail Camden Windward House
Dear Jesse and Kristi. We love your B&B. Thanks for taking us in at the last minute and especially for the early morning coffee. I am glad I got to see Peyton Place the movie. The room, bathroom and tub and breakfast were such a treat after a hectic day. I will spread the word [...]
Read Full ArticleConsignments in Camden
Looking for great deals on recyled designer clothes? Consignment is the way to go. Mid Coast Maine has some great consignment shops.
Read Full ArticleWaste – Not Baskets
This is a picture of our new Waste-Not Recycle Baskets that we have in all our guest rooms at Windward House. At first, I was a little nervous about putting this odd looking container in my beautiful rooms. It is broken into 4 compartments, 1 for glass, 1 for paper, 1 for plastic, 1 for cans. [...]
Read Full ArticleRelaxing in Camden Maine
A lovely entry in one of our guest journals..
When I came to Camden, I was quite burned out. I’d been working very long hours the entire year and knew that on my return I would be working very long hours again, in addition also traveling for work every week for the next year. I wanted [...]
Spring Fishing In Camden Maine
I was so happy to hear that Local Master Maine Guide, Don Kleiner has been fishing already on Lake Megunticook. Lake Megunticook is a hidden treasure of Camden Maine. It is off Maine rt. 1 and a short drive up rt. 52. It at the base of Mt. Battie and can be seen from the Maiden Cliff trail. In [...]
Read Full ArticleWhy are there so many guests here this weekend?
This weekend was very odd, strange weather and a lot of guests (it is only April!). Friday started out nice and sunny, Saturday the rain came and then it snowed, Sunday it rained. Camden is a great sea coast town and is very pleasant when the sun is out. You can hike, walk around, or [...]
Read Full ArticleResponsible Business Owner and Mother
My friend in Connecticut (Anna) saw that I was interested in healthy food at schools. I sent an invite a couple of days ago on my facebook page to all my friends to join the Jami Oliver Food Revolution. Anna directed me to this other great website that helps you write a letter to your local legislatures. [...]
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Culinary Tourism
Culinary tourism is defined as experiential travel, including local, domestic, and international tours, whereby one learns about and/or consumes food and drink reflecting a region’s cuisine and/or culture. Camden Maine is a New England Epicenter for Culinary tourism. The food and drink of the coast of Maine are superb and should be experienced by all. [...]
Read Full ArticleEarth Hour 2010
[ March 27, 2010; 8:30 pm; ] There are things here at WIndward that we have done that the state of maine acknowledged and has rewarded us with the green certificate. This effort, contributing to a hour of no electricity, is something that everyone can do and if we all do it right we could make a great impact on the world. I encourage all to sign up for this effort.
Read Full ArticleNew Wine Tasting Law
Sign of the times, you can’t take your kids into a wine tasting room. Maine will pass a new law that children can not see you tasting wine. Although I somewhat agree with this law, I thought this article about the law was hysterical: http://kennebecjournal.mainetoday.com/news/local/6729883.html , The last line, “We had a wine tasting this weekend [...]
Read Full ArticleSpring has Sprung
Camden Maine is alive with color and boats. Windward House survived another Winter. Jesse has been working non stop in the garden. The boats in the harbor are all unwrapped and starting to take passengers out on 2 hour tours. The Windjammer Cruises are hosting people over night and restaurants are all open. Soon the [...]
Read Full ArticleSchooner Olad Sandwich at Camden Deli
Last week was fun with champagne and Irish Music, I was so moved by the Irish music that I became reminiscent of the past and have been practicing Irish dancing. I was a Staten Ireland Dancer in Staten Island New York for about 8 years. I signed up to teach an after school enrichment program [...]
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