Most Beautiful Walk in the World…

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The most beautiful walk in the world according to Yankee magazine – 2008. Start on Rt 1 turn left on Pascal (across from 3 Dog Cafe). Many beautiful old historic homes that have their original charm line the street.  You will go over a little … [Read more...]

Windward Vegan Sugar Cookies – Vegan Cookies

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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup vegan butter, softened (Earth Balance) 1 1/2 cups organic (vegan) sugar and 1/4 cup to roll the dough in before cooking 1 banana 1  1/2 teaspoon vanilla … [Read more...]

Maine Itinerary Three Days or More In Camden Maine

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Three Days or More In Camden Maine A One to Three Day (or more) Itinerary for guests of the Windward House B&B with ideas to enjoy all Camden has to offer. The ideal Maine inn to stay at for this itinerary is Windward House (Optional) Morning … [Read more...]

Maine Ski Package

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CAMDEN SNOW BOWL IS OPEN AND LOTS OF TRAILS ARE GROOMED! Stay at the Camden Windward House and receive with your Maine Ski Package:Camden Snow Bowl ski tickets (2 all day) and champagne upon arrival This is the best deal in Camden Maine. Rates … [Read more...]

The Innkeeper that Feels Like Santa Clause

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 The days are much shorter here in the winter in Maine. The mornings are dark and often very cold. I feel like Santa Clause each morning when I wake at 6:00am to set the breakfast tables, put on the coffee, start the tea water, turn up the heat, … [Read more...]

A Reason to Come to Camden in the Winter…

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We have guests that come to Camden Maine each year for Christmas By the Sea for different reasons. I know there is a hotel in the downtown that is completely reserved by 2 grandparents to host all their children and grandchildren for a family … [Read more...]

“Peccato una sola notte!” – Italian Trip Advisor Review

Travelers from around the world - I do not speak Italian - but I think it is good! “Peccato una sola notte!” Reviewed November 23, 2012 NEW Il B&B è davvero carino, l'abitazione tipica del Maine. Le camere sono spaziosissime, comode e … [Read more...]

Rooms – Inn In Maine

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Our wonderful historic Bed and Breakfast is one block from where the Maine dark waters meet the charming shores and dramatic coastline of mid coast Maine. Mountain views, fantastic sunrises and sunsets from every angle of the little coastal town. … [Read more...]

Sterling Silver Lighthouse Package

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Upon arrival receive a beautiful sterling silver charm of Curtis Lighthouse with silver chain wrapped beautifully and waiting on your pillow. In addition you will receive winter lighthouse touring information. In addition to this beautiful charm you … [Read more...]

Warm Vegan Coconut Milk Sticky Rice Breakfast Option

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Warm Breakfast Sticky Rice Vegan Recipe One cup organic sticky rice (rice for sushi) One cup water, one cup coconut milk One tablespoon vegan buttery sticks Maple Syrup to taste Melt vegan butter in pot, stir in rice until it is all coated in … [Read more...]

End of Summer Thank You, Camden Maine the Nicest 5 Days and Windward Charming B&B

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I was at French and Brawn this afternoon and the lovely lady that works at the counter looked at me and asked me how I was. I appreciated her concern, but she seemed over concerned. I told her I was felling ok. She said that she sees a lot of people … [Read more...]

Contemplating Facebook in Camden Maine with the Windwardhouse Bed and Breakfast

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I thought it frivolous to post on Facebook last week. The destruction in NY and NJ was so disturbing that I could not get myself to post anything on the business page for Camden Windward House. Small details of things happening in our town and Inn … [Read more...]

Over 600 return to Windward House

We are delighted to welcome back so many return guests to Camden Windward House. This summer has been unique in that the weddings we hosted were in the early June and July. Prime summer time (August) has been open to all our guests. Last year we had … [Read more...]

51 degrees and delightful in Camden Maine this morning

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This morning I leaped out of bed because I promised a woman staying with us that I would make her coffee at 6:00am. I awoke at 6:05am and had coffee on literally by 6:08am. The woman was nowhere to be found, and I thought I had missed her by the 8 … [Read more...]

Beautiful Maine Start of Season 2012

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I usually start each season with a post. Last year I was concerned about Trip Advisor, this year I'm not. This year I am concerned that I will not be able to go out on my kayak enough. I met a friend here and she recently reminded me that I came to … [Read more...]

The Amazing Image – Amazing Photography Tours

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Charlie MacPherson has been bringing his Photography Group (The Amazing Image) to Windward House for 3 years now. We are delighted to have them. I always enjoy looking at their nature photographs during breakfast. We see the wildlife on our hikes and … [Read more...]

How to spend a spring day in Mid Coast Maine.

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April is a little early for the Maine tourist season to start, but over the weekend we were fortunate enough to host a whole Inn full of guests. Jesse and I are a little out of practice serving 18 breakfasts, but I think we did well. We got up very … [Read more...]

Soft Adventure and Extreme Skiing in Camden Maine

Camden Maine is truly a unique place on the East Coast. It is amazing how the town keeps its secret. There are amazing hiking trails, several warm lake swimming spots, lake islands you can row out to, an ocean island that is not further than a mile … [Read more...]

Looking for a B&B With A Great Breakfast?

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  If you're looking for a bed & breakfast in Maine with a choice of breakfast options and food cooked just for you  made with local and organic ingredients, the Windward House is the one. You've heard that breakfasts are the most important meal … [Read more...]

Camden Maine Skating Conditions – per the locals…

Skating Enthusiasts! (by Camden Local Anita Brosius - Scott) Just thought I’d let you know that we were out skating on Hosmer Pond yesterday (Tuesday afternoon Jan. 3) and this morning (Wednesday Jan. 4) and the conditions there are TERRIFIC – … [Read more...]

Wedding Thank You

Dear Kristi & Jesse Thank you fo much for everything you did to make our wedding so special! Your house is so beautiful and your backyard was the perfect place for our reception! The tent looked so beautiful and everything ran so smooth. I … [Read more...]

“Cookies and Lobster”

8/2006 Jack and I drove through Camden two years ago on our way from Bar Harbor to CT and vowed we would have to come back to this beautiful town. So here we are at the wonderful Windward House celebrating our 30th anniversary. Kristen’s cookies … [Read more...]

“It is easy to see…”

10/19/2008 Looking back in this journal, it is easy to see how so many from all over the world have come to love Maine and the Windward House. We are so happy to add ourselves to the long list of those who are blessed with wonderful memories of … [Read more...]

“Ah Yes… The Cookies”

7/16/2007 Beautiful – the town, the house, the room, the bed, what a great night’s sleep… then a scrumptious breakfast and stimulating conversation. Couldn’t ask for more – our only regret was that it was just 1 night. Thanks for your … [Read more...]

“Memories of a man in his old age”

07/13-14/2007 “The memories of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his old age are the deeds of a man in his prime” - Rogers Waters Thank you for a wonderful stay it will add to our happy memories. J&O – Saco Maine … [Read more...]

“What made my visit so incredible and memorable?”

9/9/2006   What made my visit so incredible and memorable? Witnessing my best friend’s wedding aboard a ship…. How romantic! First visit to Maine … what a beautiful part of the country! First stay in a B&B… Thank you for the … [Read more...]

“9 Nights at Windward House”

8/7/2006 Knowing very little about Maine, instinct brought us here to Camden and Windward House and we have not been disappointed. Kristi & Jesse are wonderful hosts and always go the extra mile to please, satisfy and make staying here fun. The … [Read more...]

“To Windward, To Windward”

11/25/2005 : To Windward While sailing on a sunny day We anchored deep in Camden Bay My look out spied and came to say – “To Windward, To Windward – We must stay! T’was a warm and cozy room – Very inspirational – -G, Connecticut … [Read more...]

“Special Touches”

9/15/2005: Just days after Jesse and I bought the Inn. The Windward House has so many “special touches” than any B&B we have stayed in and we have stayed in many! – R&V Connecticut … [Read more...]

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More to see – out in the SEA

Last year about this time, I wrote about wanting to get out to Curtis Island. At the time of writing, I had been here for 5 years and had never been to the closest island to Camden. It looks so close, but I could not get to it. Well, if you remember … [Read more...]

Off the Beaten Trail Trip

Off the Beaten Path for a day: Wake up and enjoy a wonderful and fortifying breakfast at Camden Windward House. Walk out the back door of the Inn and up the street to the Mt. Battie Trail. The trail is only .5 miles but it is a work out. Hike to the … [Read more...]

Come to Camden 2011!!

The harbor in Camden Maine is coming alive, as is our quaint little seaside town. The boats are all open and starting to take salty dogs out to sea. The lobster men can be seen racing between traps in their boats. The lilacs are blooming at Camden … [Read more...]

Park It and Save

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Once you are here, you can park the car and walk to all Camden activities. Save on gas: Things that you can walk to from Camden Windward House Bed and Breakfast: - Shopping: 1 block, boutique clothing, book store, home decorations, antiques, … [Read more...]

Maypole 2011 & Spring

Spring has sprung and my husband has put out the Maypole. We have a joke each year that he has the biggest Maypole on the street. This is true because we are the only ones on the block that have a pole out to welcome spring. You may ask why a couple … [Read more...]

New Vacation to VacationLand Planning Tool

Wanted to share with the Camden Windward House followers this new State of Maine concept to help tourists. http://memoir.mainetourism.com/ . If you have any fond memories of Camden, please share with the world. … [Read more...]

Winter Hikes in Camden and Rockport

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Yes, it's cold, yes it's icy, yes the trail markers are covered in snow, yes you still should get out and hike! I compiled a list here of "safe" winter hikes. The hikes have gradual slopes and little chance of getting lost even if you can't see the … [Read more...]

Kids for a Greener Camden

Calling all middle-schoolers who want to keep Camden the "jewel of Maine", and make sure the kids and pets who live here stay healthy. A large map displayed in the window of the Camden town office shows properties in town painted green where … [Read more...]

Nordic Ski Loop Opens in Camden Maine

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MORE TO DO IN CAMDEN IN THE WINTER: New Addition to the Camden Snow Bowl — Celebrate the opening of the new Ragged Mountain Nordic Ski Trail at the Camden Snow Bowl. A new 3.2-mile cross-country ski loop trail which explores the northeastern side … [Read more...]

Rooms & Rates

Our Rates vary. To find out a room rate for a particular date check our online reservation system or give us a call. Thanks! Our rates are very reasonable considering our location, amenities and wonderful breakfast. [button color="red" width="large" … [Read more...]

Great Things For 2011

Jesse says we should finally unpack our bags. We moved here to Camden Maine 5 years ago from NY. I was  in my early 30's and none of my children were in school yet. Everyday was a surprise in this new state. Things are  definately different here in … [Read more...]

Christmas Dog Biscuit Recipe

Children love making cookies but sometimes their innocent kitchen habits are not that welcoming when making Christmas cookies for groups of loved ones. Although children always have good intentions, they don't always know how to cover a sneeze at the … [Read more...]

Going Green and Going to the Dump.

So proud to live in a town that is taking going "green" seriously.I just got back from going to the local dump. As a town, we do not have garbage pick up. You can hire a service to take your garbage, or you can take it yourself. Growing up in Staten … [Read more...]

Halloween Romance

Guests got engaged at Windward House Bed and Breakfast this weekend in Camden Maine. Halloween Weekend brought cool temps, mild winds, gray skis and romance in the air. 2 lovely guests came from NY City to get away from the hustle of the city and to … [Read more...]

TripAdvisor & Reviews of Camden Windward House

Camden Windward House B&B has many "excellent" ratings on TripAdvisor. We also have a small number of critical ones as well. Please take TripAdvisor with a grain of salt, as they are part of Expedia and are in the business of charging commissions … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

4th of July Inn History 1854

 The Camden Yacht Club Dingy Parade is today Friday July 2nd, 2010 at 10:00am. The community children go out on boats in the harbor all decorated for the fourth. My daughter, Hope, is dressed like George Washington. She is wearing a pair of my nice … [Read more...]

Rockport Maine Farm Tours

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Aldermere Farm Visitor’s Center Open for Season; Farm Tours Offered Fridays Summer is here, and the black-and-white Belted Galloways are grazing the pastures at Aldermere Farm in Rockport.  For those passersby who would like to learn about the … [Read more...]

Va-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 … [Read more...]

Fan 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 … [Read more...]

Sterling Silver Sailing Ship Earings Schooner

Schooners of the Midcoast Series, By Maine craftsman, Russel of Camden these beautiful sterling silver earings have many intricate details.  $65.00 plus tax, free shipping in the US on this item. … [Read more...]

Camden Cookies for a Cause

The Camden Windward House Bed and Breakfast is hosting its first Cookie Walk. I baked 84 cookies today and prepared cookies dough for another 100 to baked off tomorrow. Tomorrow is the kick off to the Christmas By the Sea Holiday in the Mid Coast of … [Read more...]

Bok Amphitheatre Ceremony Photo Blog

Ceremony of Bride at the Bok Amphitheatre, Garden Weddings in Camden Maine … [Read more...]

Schooner 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 … [Read more...]

Kiosk of Local Events

Camden Village kiosks all over town advertise anything you might need, want to do or see while in town. … [Read more...]

Small Wonder Gallery

One of Camden Maine's hidden treasures is small wonder gallery, just off the public wharf … [Read more...]

Library

View of harbor from east side of town … [Read more...]

Bayview Lobster

Lobster and ice cream at Bayview Lobster in Camden Maine- although in 2009 this will be gone, as the owner is building a larger building with a hotel. … [Read more...]

Live Maine Lobster

Bayview lobster keeps the lobsters in a tank just outside. … [Read more...]

Camden Public Library

Sitting atop a hill with a great view and Mt. Battie in the background is the Camden Public Library … [Read more...]

Ice Cream Stand

What could be better after a lobster dinner than ice cream? … [Read more...]

Olad Ticket Table

Camden Village continues Maine's sailing tradition with its fleet of historic schooners. You can take a 2 hour daysail on one of the many boats in the harbor. … [Read more...]

Boats & Island Camden Harbor

Curtis island sits like a centerpiece in the middle of Camden Harbor always surrounded by beautiful sailboats … [Read more...]

Atlantica Restaurant

Camden Village's Atlantica Restaurant is a wonderful place, a great deck overlooking the water and superb food can't be beat … [Read more...]

Antique Clocks

Camden Village has many antique shops. Here is a picture of the sign outside of Downshire House … [Read more...]

Waterfront Restaurant Deck View

The view from Waterfront Restaurant's deck … [Read more...]

Waterfront Restaurant

Camden Village's Waterfront Restaurant has an excellent deck overlooking the harbor. … [Read more...]

Sailboats in Penobscot Bay

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Camden Harbor

Camden Harbor with harbor park in the background … [Read more...]

Laite Beach

Camden Village has a beach. In the summer there is a small raft for bathers. It is a great place to watch the boats sail by. … [Read more...]

Mt Battie Camden Harbor

View from Bay View street, up on the hill Camden Harbor … [Read more...]

Camden Church

Camden Village is a traditional New England seacoast town. We have almost as many churches as bookstores and almost as many churches and bookstores as we have people … [Read more...]

Camden Opera House

Camden Opera House features many great acts throughout the year, but primarily in the Summer months. Completely restored, its so intimate every seat in the house is the best one … [Read more...]

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