On Saturday, December 1, 2007, the Hartstone Inn hosted a “Fashion Show Brunch” during the annual Christmas by the Sea celebration, featuring fine apparel from Leonard’s. Nancy and Mona are pictured here modeling “New Year’s Eve” attire as brunch diners in the background admire their grace and beauty.

Hartstone Brunch Menu:

• Mango and Passion Fruit Smoothie
• Poached Pears with a Raspberry-Star Anise Sauce and Pistachio Pound Cake
• Hartstone Benedict with either House Smoked Salmon or Prosciutto
or
• Shrimp and Mushroom Quiche with Gruyere Cheese and tossed Greens
or
• Grilled Atlantic Salmon with wilted Spinach Walnut Dressing
• Assorted Tarts and Petite Fours

To read more about Leonard’s click here: http://www.camdenme.org/news/release.php?ID=143

Winter Wonderland – The first major snowstorm of the season has arrived in Maine. Winter, it appears, is coming in — like a lion. According to the National Weather Service, Camden is expected to receive 8-14 inches of snow through Tuesday morning.

This candid shot of celebrity chef “Frosty” was snapped by innkeeper Barbara during a break in the storm. With beet eyes, a carrot nose, a crescent shaped sweet potato for a mouth and a snow “Toque,” frosty welcomed guests as they arrived at the Hartstone Inn. As for Frosty’s cooking skills, Chef Michael could not be reached for comment.

Snow = down hill skiing, cross country skiing, snow shoeing, ice skating, snow man making, snow tubing, snow angel making, snow ball fights…come and visit us in the snow, we’ll have the hot cocoa ready.

The first weekend in December marks the beginning of the holiday season in Camden. This celebration is known as “Christmas by the Sea” and the town is bustling with activity. Festivities range from superb shopping at the village stores (many holiday sales), concerts, caroling, Inn tours, a Christmas parade, tree lighting, free horse drawn wagon rides, open houses and Santa arriving by lobster boat.