The Historic Inns of
Rockland, Maine celebrate National Pie Day on January 20,
2008 with the third annual Pies
on ParadeTM Inn-to-Inn
Pie Tour. This historic inn tour
is an opportunity to sample sweet and savory pies from Rockland’s
historic country inns, while gathering tips on pie making from
expert piemakers/innkeepers. There are plenty of other indoor
activities to fill your day, too. Visit the Farnsworth Art Museum
and the Wyeth Center, or stroll through some of Rockland’s
exceptional galleries. For those who enjoy the outdoors in winter,
there are many winter sports such as skiing, tobogganing, tubing,
fishing and skating all nearby. Best of all, enjoy a quiet dinner
at one of our renowned restaurants.
February
February means romance
in so many ways. What better way to show
how much you care than a getaway to a romantic country inn on
Maine’s
Midcoast? Whether you are looking for a room with a fireplace,
whirlpool spa or both, Historic Inns of Rockland, Maine can provide
a variety of alternatives to perfectly match your wish list for
romance.
March
In Maine, the beginning
of spring is affectionately referred to as “mud season”.
Ironically, the second week of March is known as National Chocolate
Week. Join The Historic Inns of Rockland with their own March
Madness celebration consisting of an inn to inn Chocolate MarchTM
to commemorate this special “mud season”.
Later in the month, why not come and chill out at one of our
historic bed and breakfasts even if winter hasn’t thawed
out? Bring a book, relax by a fireplace, take a long needed nap,
drink a glass of wine, or bring your friends to play cards. The
weather may be unpredictable, but we can guarantee that your
visit to Rockland will be a relaxing and wonderful time.
April
What a great time to escape
to the Penobscot Bay region for an antiquing weekend. Midcoast
Maine is filled with shops that are loaded with inventory at great
prices, and the local auction houses in nearby Thomaston and Northport
are in full swing. This is a good time of year to find that special
piece you’ve been looking for and a dealer who is willing
to bargain! If antiquing is not your cup of tea, you can take in
a movie, or visit Rockland’s galleries and museums, or dine
in one of our fine restaurants.
May
Spring is in the air,
and thoughts turn to that special woman in your life. Why not reward
that special “Mom” in your life with a weekend of pampering
at one of our luxurious inns? Later in the month, Memorial
Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. In Rockland, the harbor
is already in full swing. The boats are cleaned and polished. The
streets are alive with a rainbow of spring floral colors. All that
is missing is you…..
June
The Historic Inns of Rockland welcome you throughout the month
of June with a Lobsters, Lighthouses and Luxury package
filled with all the Maine ingredients for a fun-filled getaway.
Maine’s coastal heritage is rooted in maritime activities.
Fifty-four active lighthouses remain on Maine’s rugged
coast. Rockland and the surrounding Midcoast area are home
to fourteen easy-to-access lighthouses. You can also enjoy
our Summer Solstice Night on June 18th in downtown Rockland.
Main Street is closed to traffic, so visitors can enjoy live
music, entertainment, street dancing, food and special events.
july
What a blast (or should
we say a series of blasts)! Older than the country itself, Maine
is a great destination to celebrate Independence
Day. During
the second week of July, Rockland is filled with music lovers
coming to participate in the North Atlantic
Blues Festival. Drop
your kids off at camp and enjoy your own escape at one of our
beautiful Historic B&Bs. With summer in full swing, Midcoast
Maine’s beaches, lakes, coves and bays are the perfect
haven to relax and beat the heat!
august
What would a trip to Maine be without enjoying a beautiful and
tasty Maine lobster? So many people feel this way, they gather
each year (for almost 60 years) in praise of their favorite crustacean
for the Maine Lobster Festival. Experience
Maine's only in-the-water boat show during Maine
Boats & Harbors Show, enjoy an authentic Maine
town fair at the Union Fair and State
of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival, or drool over
the more than 200 cars at the New England Auto Auction at
the Owls Head Transportation Museum.
september
While
the weather is still warm, this is a great time for anyone
to escape to mid-coast Maine for a terrific getaway. Stroll
down Main Street. Take a daytrip on a schooner. There are
so many options. “Seniority
Has It's Privileges!” boast The Premier
Historic Inns. Mid-week discount packages offer even greater
savings!
october
With
the arrival of fall, the Maine Midcoast comes alive with apple
picking, hayrides, bonfires and enjoying the changing foliage.
Visit the Farnsworth Art Museum and
Wyeth Center to
see the Festival
of Scarecrows.
Taste new and exotic wines at one of our nearby vineyards.
Our beautiful Historic Bed & Breakfasts, coastline
and nearby mountains make the perfect setting for a classic
New England getaway weekend.
november
As harvest
season is completed, November is a time for families
to gather at a B&B on the Maine coast. What a better
way to bring the family together than to enjoy an intimate
weekend getaway? Rockland’s
Festival of Lights Celebration is the
perfect answer. This weekend long event over Thanksgiving
gets the holiday season underway in Rockland . Santa
arrives on a US Coast Guard boat. There’s a parade
on Main Street . Best of all, there is an inn to inn
tour with demonstrations such as decorative gift-wrapping,
gingerbread making and Victorian Christmas traditions
at the Historic Inns of Rockland. Come and see a traditional,
small-town celebration!
december
Rockland,
Maine’s downtown is transformed into a Currier
and Ives setting reminiscent of a bygone era.
Our shops are open with extended shopping hours for
your convenience. Forget about fighting for a parking
space at the mall! Take a leisurely stroll down Main
Street, check out the shops, and sip an espresso or
hot chocolate at one of our coffee shops or restaurants.
Take a respite in one of our luxuriously appointed
guest rooms at the Premier Historic Inns after a long
day of shopping and sight-seeing.