Senority Has Its Privileges Package All September

August 7th, 2009

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.

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Especially for Ewe

August 4th, 2009

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

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.

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show

August 3rd, 2009

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.  DSC05128

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
Truman, his team of secret agents, and the Pup Cup. Photo by Jeff Scher

Parade of Sails, Rockland Maine

July 17th, 2009

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.

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Rockland, Maine: Where Art and Food Collide

July 14th, 2009
Painting a Blue Streak by Eric Hopkins

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

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.

LimeRock Inn on If Walls Could Talk

July 8th, 2009

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!

Lobster & Crab classes at Ship to Shore in Owls Head Maine

July 6th, 2009

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!  lobster

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!

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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!!

Ship to Shore, Owls Head, Maine

July 2nd, 2009

There’s a new place in Owl’s Head on the waterfront to buy lobsters!  Ship to Shore wharf has beShip to Shore Wharf, Owls Head, Maineen 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.

Independence Day Weekend

June 30th, 2009

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 4th of July ParadeSaturday’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!

North Atlantic Blues Festival

June 28th, 2009

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.

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