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December 28, 2007
Then and Now – French Thyme SuiteMary Jo came up with a great idea for the blog. “Let’s show before (before we owned the Inn) and after (after renovation) pictures for the guest and common rooms at both Inns so guests can see the progress we have made.” Great idea, I thought..so here is the first “Then and Now”. We purchased [...]
December 27, 2007
Inns Magazine Article“Chefs that are Innkeepers” is the title of this article (written by Pamela Delaney) in Inns Magazine. Delaney, a former restaurant owner, interviewed two Chef/Innkeepers in a quest to find out why there are not more chefs that own inns. The two chef/innkeepers interviewed were:Chef Michael Salmon of the Hartstone Inn, Camden, MaineChef Peter Egger [...]
December 26, 2007
US National Toboggan ChampionshipsLocated only five minutes from the Hartstone Inn, the Camden Snow Bowl (perched upon Ragged Mountain) is home for our local downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice skating on the pond, tubing and of course tobogganing. The 400 foot toboggan chute is a great deal of fun and is open to the public when conditions are [...] Port City Life Magazine ArticleThe December 2007 issue of Port City Life Magazine features an article on the Hartstone Inn and Chef Michael. The cover of the magazine reads “Camden Tarts,” and inside you will find an article by contributing writer Mindy Favreau titled “Festive Fruit Tartlets.” The article gives a brief background of the Inn and highlights Michael’s [...]
December 24, 2007
Chef Michael's Antique Chocolate MoldsWhen I was in my early twenties, I came across my first bunny chocolate mold at an antique store and I realized that I had found my niche. Whenever I traveled from that point on, I would search out antique shows and markets, purchasing every chocolate mold I happened upon. After years of collecting, my [...]
December 23, 2007
Mary Jo's Orchid Corner – PhalaenopsisCamden, Maine may seem like a funny place to find tropical orchids, but Mary Jo has a rather large collection that she displays throughout the Hartstone Inn and the Hideaway Inn. Phalaenopsis (phals), Paphiopedilum (paphs) and Oncidiums (onc) are varieties that Mary Jo finds most easy to grow in the home. These hybrids are usually [...]
December 22, 2007
Bay Chamber ConcertsWe are very fortunate to have an active “Performing Arts Series” in the Camden/Rockport area organized by Bay Chamber Concerts. Below I have included a few highlights from their upcoming winter season, but the full schedule can be seen online at http://www.baychamberconcerts.org/. Tickets for all events are available online or we would be happy to [...]
December 21, 2007
Ricotta Pudding RecipeThis is one of our most requested recipes from breakfast here at the Inn, so I thought the blog would be an excellent way to share the recipe with guests interested in making my pudding at home. This recipe will probably appear in my third cookbook, but don’t tell Mary Jo I’m working on it. [...]
December 8, 2007
Newsletter CommentsWe just published our winter 2007 newsletter and have been receiving a lot of great feedback. Thank you for your notes! Michael and Mary Jo___________________________________ Hello,Just to let you know, I still have a postcard of the Heartstone Inn at my desk at home. I paid you a visit about two years ago, in the [...]
December 5, 2007
Carver Hill GalleryMary Jo and I came across this new gallery during a summer drive and fell in love with it. Carver Hill features an impressive collection of art, most of it created by local artists and artisans. Located a short 5 minute drive from the Hartstone Inn, the gallery is easy to get to. A beautifully [...] |
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