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Rockland, ME (3-15-10) – The LimeRock Inn in Rockland, ME was recently chosen as “Most Affordable Luxury Inn” out of 8,500 B&Bs around the world by readers of The Complete Guide to Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Guesthouses International.

“Our readers have spoken and the LimeRock Inn has unanimously received the greatest number of votes in this category by their loyal B&B guests and regular visitors to LanierBB.com, said Pamela Lanier, author of the guidebook series. “Innkeepers, P.J. Walter & Frank Isganitis, certainly earned this prestigious award. Their hard work and effort has not gone unnoticed by the traveling public,” finished Lanier.

Located in Midcoast, Maine, Rockland’s LimeRock Inn serves guests with extraordinary comfort and unparalleled attention to detail. Warm, welcoming and full of character, the LimeRock Inn offers travelers an ideal base for a relaxing in a memorable bed and breakfast retreat, which translates to value. “We could not be more excited about this recognition,” stated co-owner, Frank Isganitis. “This confirms our belief that we can deliver a five-star experience without the five-star price tag,” said Isganitis.

Guests at the LimeRock Inn are always the top priority of innkeepers. “Everything we do comes after careful and thoughtful consideration of how it will impact our customer.” said PJ Walter, LimeRock Inn’s other co-owner. “We are honored to receive this award, but knowing our guests participated in the award is the ultimate reward for us. It means they really understand our motto of comfortable elegance.”

Pamela Lanier’s Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and Guesthouses International has been assisting inn goers with a comprehensive variety of boutique lodgings since 1982, announcing an “Inn of the Year” winner for 26 consecutive years. The oldest B&B vote program in the world, guests may now vote for any bed and breakfast in over 80 categories on LanierBB.com, all votes are tallied and winners are announced at the beginning of each year in Lanier’s print guide, The Complete Guide to Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Guesthouses International, website, newsletters and with press affiliates.

Five Tips for Finding Affordable Luxury at the LimeRock Inn
Need a pick me up? It’s on the house at LimeRock Inn

1. Complimentary transportation to/from the Rockland airport and island ferry is offered upon request.
2. Complimentary snacks and hot and cold beverages are available 24-7. No mini bar charges here.
3. Complimentary and secure wi-fi service and public desktop computer and printer are available for those who need to stay in touch.
4. Complimentary concierge services including restaurant and attractions reservations, directions and insider’s advice.
5. Complimentary bell hop service, so even luggage gets a “pick me up” here.

About LimeRock Inn:
Within an easy stroll of downtown Rockland, ME, the LimeRock Inn is a turreted Victorian mansion offering an exquisite example of Queen Anne architecture. Featuring two front parlors, eight spacious guest rooms and an inviting wrap-around porch, the LimeRock Inn offers guests the chance to experience affordable luxury and elegance in a gracious historic setting with modern amenities. New in 2010, each guest room has been updated with cable flat-panel HDTV/DVD combo and IPOD/MP3 docking clock radios. The inn has been included in Food Network and HGTV segments, and was featured on Wheel of Fortune. A certified Maine Lodging Environmental Leader, the exterior color is not the only green theme you’ll find here. Extreme care goes into creating a sustainable eco-friendly experience for those who wish to leave a smaller footprint where they travel.

LimeRock Inn
96 Limerock St
Rockland, ME 04841
800-546-3762
www.limerockinn.com
Email: Info@LimeRockInn.com

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High-res photos available upon request.

Joe and Hether are guests that we’ve come to know as they return year after year to visit family in the area. Not only is Hether beautiful, she is an incredibly accomplished professional as the video link shows. Hether works in Ford’s SVT unit. Translation: She gets to play with some really cool cars and trucks for a living. Check out their latest creation the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor as seen on AutoWeek.

Guests of ours who come each year for the New England Auto Auction have started a new business called Muvbox.  It is a storage container that turns into a mobile restaurant.  Incredible!!  Please check out the video….

Frank & PJ's Abode by Karin Grouf

From time to time, we have guests that are in the area to take painting workshops with local artists.  For the past three years we’ve had a wonderful guest from NY named Karin Grouf who has stayed with us while taking classes with David Dewey’s Maine Masterclass.  This morning, I found Karin in our backyward gazebo painting our cottage.  I asked if I could photograph her work to share with you all and she graciously agreed.  In the near future, original works of Karin’s will be available for purchase here at LimeRock Inn.

September is fast approaching!  The leaves will start to change, the nights will be cool and the large crowds of people will be gone.  There is still so much to do in Rockland.  For the young at heart we are offering our Seniority Has Its Priviliges package durning the month of September.  This three night package for travelers over the age of 55 is available Sunday through Thursday and offers a 25% discount off the standard room rate.  It also includes museum passes, tours and so much more!  Pleae click here for all the details.

I thought I would write about a wonderful guest of ours who visited last night.  Sandi Cirillo is an art teacher and fiber artist from NY.  Her business is called Especially For Ewe.  She is making her way up the coast to Lubec and is giving some fiberart workshops along the way.  Sandi has stayed with us about 6 times now, she feels like part of our family at this point.  Please check out her website to see her work.  The site contains her schedule of workshops.  If you ever have the opportunity to attend one you won’t regret it. 

Fall Sky by Sandi Cirillo

We are now in our fifth year here at LimeRock Inn.  During this time we have encountered so many wonderful people from all facets of life.  It has been truly phenomenal.

Despite the humidity, I trekked out to the Breakwater Lighthouse today for the Maine Winjammer Association’s annual Parade of Sails.  For the first time too, the Lighthouse was open for touring while I was out there.  The view of the Windjammers from the light was phenomenal.  To view some of the photos I took, please click here.

Painting a Blue Streak by Eric Hopkins

As you may know, wednesday nights during the summer in Rockland are gallery nights. Rockland has about 20 galleries which extend their hours until 8pm on Wednesdays. Tomorrow, July 15th, is a special gallery night where many will have exhibit openings. On these nights, most galleries serve wine, cheeses and assorted delicacies. One of the most interesting collaborations tomorrow night is between the Eric Hopkins Gallery and Cafe Miranda.

The patio at Cafe Miranda

Food from local favorite, Cafe Miranda will be served at the Eric Hopkins Gallery and artwork from Eric Hopkins will be displayed at Cafe Miranda.

Why not make an evening of it. A night at the LimeRock Inn is the perfect way to end your evening of eating and taking in the art. We are just steps away from all downtown Rockland has to offer.

Happy 4th of July everyone!  Join us at the inn for the Festival of Independence.  Rockland’s LimeRock Inn is the perfect place to use as a base for the weekend’s activities.  From Friday night fireworks in Camden Harbor, to Saturday’s festivities (parade and evening fireworks) in Thomaston, to the weekend’s Fabulous 50’s and Sensational 60’s auto and air show at Owls Head Transportation Museum, this is the place to be.  Not to mention, all the great restuarants, the Farnsworth Museum & Wyeth Center, Maine Lighthouse Museum, and awesome downtown shopping.  There’s something going on here this weekend to satisfy anyone’s passion.  Come check us out!