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.
Well, the 62nd Annual Maine Lobster Festival went by like a flash of lightning. We also had a visit from one of my dearest friends, Karen along with her husband Kyle and their little daughter Jessica. Despite some sprinkles, this years festival seemed to be a roaring success.
Starting August 7th is the annual Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors show. This is the largest in the water boat show in the country and draws people from all over. The show also features many fine furnture craftsmen. A good friend of ours, Paul Smith of Cathedral Woodworking, will be showing again the year. Last year, we purchased a beautiful porch swing for the front of the inn.
Guests have throughly enjoyed using the swing. It is truly beautiful. As Paul now lives in Michigan, our swing will be in display at the show this year as a sample for visitors to see.
One of the highlights of the event is the Boat dog trials. Here is a photo of last years winner.
Truman, his team of secret agents, and the Pup Cup. Photo by Jeff Scher
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.
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.
Two years ago, we were featured on HGTV’s If Walls Could Talk. It was a really fun show to be a part of although we filmed for 13 hours straight for about a 13 minute segment!! Enjoy the video below!
Here’s something unique. I wrote the other day about Ship to Shore in Owls Head. They sell lobsters right off the dock at very good prices. They can even cook them for you right there to enjoy on the dock overlooking the harbor. They’ve just added a new twist to their offerings. They will be holding lobster and crab classes. It’s an opportunity for land lovers to learng how to get the most from their lobster and crabs. Hour long courses will be held right on the docks where local lobsterman will show you how to properly pick a lobster or a crab. Sounds like a really fun afternoon!
The lobster class includes on 1.25 pound cooked lobster, instructions, all the tools needed to crack him open, good sense of humor and beautiful view of Owls Head harbor. Classes will take place at 3pm on Sunday July 5, 12, 19 & 26. The cost is $20 per person and of course you get take to take home the lobster meat or eat it right there!
The crab class is similar except you get two cooked crabs for $15. Theses classes will take place at 1pm on Sunday July 12, 19 & 26.
Please call 207-594-4606 to reserve a seat on one of theses days. In fact, why not make a weekend of it with a stay at LimeRock Inn. Rooms are still available. Rockland and the surrounding area has so much to offer!!
There’s a new place in Owl’s Head on the waterfront to buy lobsters! Ship to Shore wharf has been opened by Rodney and Anna Mason. They have refurbished the lobster shack with a gift shop and they also sell lobsters and snacks. If you are so inclined, they will even cook the lobsters for you right there to enjoy along with chips and soft drinks right on the dock. Owl’s Head harbor, where Ship to Shore wharf is located is a magnificent spot. It’s the picture postcard perfect vision of what you imagine a fishing harbor to look like. The docks are lined with colorful lobster traps and buoys. If you’re making your way out to Owl’s Head Lighthouse, this is a great place to stop, grab some lobster and soak in the local views. For the photographer, it’s also a great place to capture the Maine coast! Please click here to view some photos I took.
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!
The North Atlantic Blues Festival is only two weeks away. The event takes place July 11 & 12 in Harbor Park right here in Rockland. A crowd of 12,000 is expected. The whole things starts with a Blues Pub Crawl on friday night. After a whole day of blues saturday, Main Street is closed for the BIG Blues Pub crawl. What is most exciting for us about this event is that we have the same guests from year to year. It is like having a big family reunion!! Let’s hope the weather holds out. There is a great lineup this year. Please click here for more information.
We received an invite several days ago from Lynn Archer who owns the Brass Compass Cafe. She said that the Food Network was coming to town to film her cooking her famous King of Clubs Lobsters Club Sandwich. Something about the whole thing seemed fishy to us. You see, two years ago, Rockland was in a very similar situation when the food network came to film the pie moms. As it turned our, it was all a sham and it was actually a throwndown with Bobby Flay. We were very excited to be part of that show. So this morning, Frank and I went down to Buoy Park in Rockland for the filming of this show and low and behold who showed up but Mr. Bobby Flay. He challenged Lynne to a throwndown! Unfortunately, we were not able to stick around for the results as our duties at the inn required us to return. This is wonderful news for Lynn and the folks at Brass Compass Cafe and Rockland. If you’ve not had the chance to eat at her place, it is a must stop for lunch. Everything on the menu is made fresh daily. You can check out their menu here. This photo is from the throwdown from two years ago. It is of Bobby Flay and all the innkeepeers.
en opened by Rodney and Anna Mason. They have refurbished the lobster shack with a gift shop and they also sell lobsters and snacks. If you are so inclined, they will even cook the lobsters for you right there to enjoy along with chips and soft drinks right on the dock. Owl’s Head harbor, where Ship to Shore wharf is located is a magnificent spot. It’s the picture postcard perfect vision of what you imagine a fishing harbor to look like. The docks are lined with colorful lobster traps and buoys. If you’re making your way out to Owl’s Head Lighthouse, this is a great place to stop, grab some lobster and soak in the local views. For the photographer, it’s also a great place to capture the Maine coast! Please click 
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!
. This photo is from the throwdown from two years ago. It is of Bobby Flay and all the innkeepeers.