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Eat, Drink and Be Merry!

Leave it to me to take a stellar locavore evening at the elegantly-appointed Salt Water Farm and make it about beer and sausage! But here goes. Last Friday, Eric and I attended a wood-fired cooking class at the farm, just two miles up the road from Birchwood (which in Maine makes us close neighbors). The rustic fall …

on deck of a chartered sailboat approaching Camden harbor and Curtis island light house

Where the Locals Eat

Where do the locals eat?” is a common question from our guests. When we reply, “The Waterfront.” they frequently counter with “Ok, but what’s the name of the restaurant?” “Umm, that is the name.” Our own Abbott & Costello routine. view menu Why? Because it is where Camden locals (and plenty of visitors) go, where …

A view of Curtis Island Lighthouse from a sailboat in the bay

Making the Romantic Getaway in Maine List!

So much fun to make the VacationIdea list of beautiful places for a romantic weekend vacation in Maine.  Add to the romance and plan ahead a few things to do while you are here with us. From the simple to the extravagant we have plenty of ideas to offer you. Keep things easy and pick up some …

Where to Eat Pizza in Camden

Lobster most often tops a guest list for what to eat when traveling to Camden, Maine. There are many unique places to enjoy this treat, and we can certainly point the way. But sometimes on a longer trip, you want to keep it simple and have a break from the big meals out. Pizza always …

Book Direct and Save

Direct Booking for Best Discounts on Your Stay The dynamic online world offers countless new ways every season to promote lodging businesses, from high end inns to a small boutique hotel or a simple guest house. Post, blog, create, promote special offerings, events and packages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Twitter, YELP, FourSquare, Google+, Bing, Yahoo, …

purple yellow pansy blossoms

Birchwood Plant of the Day

Birchwood is a Unique Camden Accommodation Guests at Birchwood often remark that the gardens of our farmette really stand out from the other lodging accommodations in Camden. We love it when visitors stroll our gardens and we are happy to answer questions about the local flora and fauna of Midcoast Maine. There is so much …