2009

November 7-9 - Maine Author's Series & Literary Festival:
The third annual Maine Author's Series & Literary Festival, titled "For This Earth: Visions in Literature," provides a rich mix of presentations, panels, readings, and literary surprises from more than 20 authors who live in and/or write about Maine. Camden Opera House. Maine Literary Festival (207) 837-2827. www.maineliteraryfestival.com

November 15 - In the Kitchen Dinner Series - Sushi and Beer
Join Chef Michael Salmon and his crew in the kitchen at the Inn for an evening of mingling, beverage pairings and plenty of great food. Price is $29.50 per person and includes several food and beverage pairings and a kitchen full of food. Various Rolled Sushi including: California Rolls, Crab and Asparagus Rolls, Spicy Shrimp Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Tempura Shrimp Rolls and Rainbow Rolls, Flash-Fried Nori and Tuna Roll with a Ginger-Wasabi Butter Sauce; with an assortment of Japanese Beers. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

November 19 - Specialty Dinner - Thai Dinner
Travel to foreign lands this winter without ever leaving Camden. Join us for our series of specialty "ethnic" five-course dinners featuring some of our favorite foods from each destination. Dinner is $45.00 per person. Thai Five-Course Menu: Fresh Maine Lobster Spring Rolls with a Sweet Chili-Peanut Sauce, Coconut-Chicken Soup with Mushrooms, Mango Sorbet, Red Curry of Duck with Pineapple, and Coconut Fried Bananas with Lychees and Papaya. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

November 21 and 22 - Hartstone Inn Cooking Class - Pasta, Pasta, Pasta
Learn how to make pasta in your own kitchen. Techniques include making the dough, coloring and flavoring different pastas, rolling out and cutting various shapes of pasta, filling pastas such as raviolis and tortellini and cooking pasta. Specific dishes include: Spaghetti with a Creamy Prosciutto and Roasted Pepper Sauce, Pappardelle with Grilled Tiger Shrimp, Pesto and Oven Roasted Tomatoes, Sweet Potato Ravioli with a Pine Nut and Sage Butter Sauce, and Three-Cheese Tortellini with Chicken and Pesto. Click here for more details.

November 26 - Thanksgiving Dinner - Two seatings available: 2:00 and 5:30
Five-Course Menu: Fall Mushroom Tartlet with a Sherry Cream and Maine Lobster, Cream of Sweet Potato, Rutabaga and Green Apple Soup with a Maple Cream, Cranberry-Lemon Sorbet, Herb Roasted Turkey with a Hazelnut-Winter Squash Stuffing, Celeriac Smashed Potatoes and Gravy, and to top it off; Pumpkin Soufflé with a Spiced Crème Anglaise.

December 2 - In the Kitchen Dinner Series - Cheese, Hors d'Oeuvres and Wine Pairing
Join Chef Michael Salmon and his crew in the kitchen at the Inn for an evening of mingling, beverage pairings and plenty of great food. Price is $29.50 per person and includes several food and beverage pairings and a kitchen full of food. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

December 3 - Specialty Dinner - A Night in the Caribbean
Travel to foreign lands this winter without ever leaving Camden. Join us for our series of specialty "ethnic" five-course dinners featuring some of our favorite foods from each destination. Dinner is $45.00 per person. Caribbean Five-Course Menu: Aruban Keshi Yena - Spiced Beef baked in a Gouda Shell, Mango Salad with Jerk-Seared Tuna, Passion Fruit Sorbet, Annatto Grilled Shrimp and Lobster with Caribbean Fried Rice, Tangerine Creme Caramel with Tropical Fruits. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

December 4, 5 and 6 - The 22nd Annual Christmas By The Sea
A weekend celebration of the holiday season. Shopping, musical entertainment, parade, community tree lighting ceremony, horsedrawn wagon rides. Holiday House Inn Tour. Holiday sales and dining specials. Photos and children's story hour with Santa (who arrives by boat!). Camden-Rockport-Lincolnville Chamber of Commerce (207) 236-4404. www.VisitCamden.com

December 5 - Hartstone Inn Annual Brunch and Fashion Show
Featuring fashions by Leonard's of Rockport. Two seatings: 11:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Three-Course Brunch is $23.95 per person. Menu: Fresh Berry Crepe with a Raspberry Creme Anglaise, choice of three entrees - Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict on a Croissant with Hollandaise Sauce, or Maine Lobster and Asparagus Quiche with Swiss Cheese, or Cranberry and Apple French Toast with Cumin Spice Bacon followed by Assorted Desserts.

December 5 and 6 - Hartstone Inn Cooking Class - Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres
Having a holiday party? Re-create these hors d'Oeuvres that Michael has created for the holiday season. We will start with Key Lime Martinis and follow with: Funchi Rounds with Maine Lobster, Spicy Beef Toasts with a Smoked Tomato Confit, Black Pepper Almonds, and Onion-Sage and Olive Tartlets. Click here for more details.

December 5 - Holiday Bazaar at Merryspring - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Each year during the "Christmas By the Sea" weekend, we offer a variety of plants, greens, wreaths, live arrangements and lots of exciting gifts for holiday giving and decorating. Pay special attention to the "Members Only" date of Thursday, December 3rd, from 2 - 7 p.m.

December 5 and 6 - Hartstone Inn Cooking Class - Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres
Having a holiday party? Re-create these hors d'Oeuvres that Michael has created for the holiday season. We will start with Key Lime Martinis and follow with: Funchi Rounds with Maine Lobster, Spicy Beef Toasts with a Smoked Tomato Confit, Black Pepper Almonds, and Onion-Sage and Olive Tartlets. Click here for more details.

December 17 - Specialty Dinner - German Night
Travel to foreign lands this winter without ever leaving Camden. Join us for our series of specialty "ethnic" five-course dinners featuring some of our favorite foods from each destination. Dinner is $45.00 per person. German Five-Course Menu: Lobster "Wurst" with Morse's Sauerkraut and Maine Maple Mustard, Knodel Dumpling Soup, Crab Apple Sorbet, Jager Schnitzel with Herb Spaetzle, and "Lieb Kuchen" Soufflé. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

December 20 - In the Kitchen Dinner Series - Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres and Wine Tasting
Join Chef Michael Salmon and his crew in the kitchen at the Inn for an evening of mingling, beverage pairings and plenty of great food. Price is $29.50 per person and includes several food and beverage pairings and a kitchen full of food. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

December 24 - Christmas Eve Dinner
Celebrate the Holiday with us at the Hartstone Inn. We are preparing a special Five-Course dinner for the evening, so come join us. Click here to see our Holiday Menus.

December 25 - Christmas Night Dinner
Celebrate the Holiday with us at the Hartstone Inn. We are preparing a special Five-Course dinner for the evening, so come join us. Click here to see our Holiday Menus.

December 31 - Annual New Years Eve Nine-Course Dinner
Celebrate the Holiday with us at the Hartstone Inn. Experience our extravagant Nine-Course New Years Eve dinner as we go all out. Due to the overwheming response we get each year for this event, dinner is only available to our overnight Inn guests. Click here to see the Menu.

2010

 

January 23 and 24 - Hartstone Inn Cooking Class - Dim Sum
We will prepare a variety of dim sum, starting with three fillings: Thai Pork, Turkey and Shiitake and Shrimp. Then we will make three varied dipping sauces: Thai-Lime, Garlic-Chili and finally a Ginger-Sesame Dipping Sauce. Then it's time to wrap the filling into various shapes for steamed dumplings and fried dumplings. Next we will make potsticker dough and form and cook potstickers. The final recipe will be crisp Shrimp Toast. Click here for more details.

January 27 - In the Kitchen Dinner Series - Dim Sum and Beer
Join Chef Michael Salmon and his crew in the kitchen at the Inn for an evening of mingling, Asian beer pairings and plenty of great Chinese Dim Sum. Price is $29.50 per person and includes several food and beverage pairings and a kitchen full of food. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

January 28 - Specialty Dinner - Haute Chinese
Travel to foreign lands this winter without ever leaving Camden. Join us for our series of specialty "ethnic" five-course dinners featuring some of our favorite foods from each destination. Dinner is $45.00 per person. Haute Chinese Five-Course Menu: Peking Duck with Scallion Pancakes, Lobster Wonton Soup, Green Tea Sorbet, Spicy Kung Pao Shrimp and for dessert; Chocolate Chow-Mein Bird Nest with White Chocolate Eggs. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

February 4 - Specialty Dinner - Dinner in the Greek Isles
Travel to foreign lands this winter without ever leaving Camden. Join us for our series of specialty "ethnic" five-course dinners featuring some of our favorite foods from each destination. Dinner is $45.00 per person. Greek Five-Course Menu: Cucumber, Roasted Tomato and Feta Salad, Greek Avgolemono Soup with Lobster, Fig and Orange Sorbet, Lamb and Eggplant Moussaka, and Baklava with Pistachio-Vanilla Ice Cream. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

February 6 and 7 - Hartstone Inn Cooking Class - Romantic Dinner for Two
Just in time for Valentine's Day! Michael will walk you through a full gourmet meal that you can prepare at home for that special someone. These recipes are created especially for a special occasion celebrated by two. The menu starts with a special Valentine Red-Raspberry Mojito followed by a Stilton Cheese and Shrimp Tartlet with Toasted Pine Nuts and Bosc Pears and then a soup of Portabella Mushroom with a Sherry Cream. For the main course we will Grill-Smoke a Hanger Steak and serve it with a Chimi Churri Sauce and finish with Tangerine Crème Caramels with Plumped Apricots. Click here for more details.

February 13 and 14 - Valentine's Day Celebration Dinner
This year we are celebrating Valentine's Day on Saturday and Sunday, with a special Five-Course romantic dinner available each evening. Due to the overwheming response we get each year for this event, dinner is only available to our overnight Inn guests. Click here to see the Menu.

February 17 - In the Kitchen Dinner Series - Sushi and Beer
Join Chef Michael Salmon and his crew in the kitchen at the Inn for an evening of mingling, beverage pairings and plenty of great food. Price is $29.50 per person and includes several food and beverage pairings and a kitchen full of food. Various Rolled Sushi including: California Rolls, Crab and Asparagus Rolls, Spicy Shrimp Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Tempura Shrimp Rolls and Rainbow Rolls, Flash-Fried Nori and Tuna Roll with a Ginger-Wasabi Butter Sauce; with an assortment of Japanese Beers. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

February 21 - In the Kitchen Dinner Series - Spanish Tapas and Wine Pairing
Join Chef Michael Salmon and his crew in the kitchen at the Inn for an evening of mingling, Spanish wine pairings and plenty of great Spanish food. Price is $29.50 per person and includes several food and beverage pairings and a kitchen full of food. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

February 25 - Specialty Dinner - An Evening in Spain
Travel to foreign lands this winter without ever leaving Camden. Join us for our series of specialty "ethnic" five-course dinners featuring some of our favorite foods from each destination. Dinner is $45.00 per person. Spanish Five-Course Menu: Garlic Tiger Shrimp with Tortilla Espagnol, Albondigas con Picada Almondera (Spanish Meatball Soup), Lemon Sorbet, Madeira Braised Short Ribs with Cabrales (Blue Cheese) Butter, Flaó - Spanish style Cheesecake with Mint and Aniseseeds. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

February 27 and 28 - Hartstone Inn Cooking Class - Spanish Tapas
Tapas are the traditional little dishes of Spain; full flavored Spanish hors d’oeuvres that are easy to make and fun to eat. The menu includes: Spicy Olives, Beets in Romesco Sauce, Fried-Spiced Almonds, Manchego Cheese with Quince Paste (Membrillo), Green Olive Paste Canapé, Banderillas, Spanish Meatballs in Almond Sauce, and Tortilla Espanola (Traditional Spanish omelet with potato and onions). Click here for more details.

March 27 and 28 - Hartstone Inn Cooking Class - Caribbean Cuisine
Chef Michael was named Caribbean Chef of the year in 1996. Join in preparing some of his favorite dishes and creations using Tropical Fruits and local ingredients. We will start with a Caribbean Papaya-Kahlua Colada and follow with: Batakons and Plantain Chips, Caribbean Hot Sauces with Tropical Fruits, Scabechi (Aruban Pickled Fish), Keshi Yena with Roti Bread, and Jerk Seared Tuna with a Mango Salad. Click here for more details.

March 31 - In the Kitchen Dinner Series - Cheese, Hors d'Oeuvres and Wine Pairing
Join Chef Michael Salmon and his crew in the kitchen at the Inn for an evening of mingling, beverage pairings and plenty of great food. Price is $29.50 per person and includes several food and beverage pairings and a kitchen full of food. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

April 1 - Specialty Dinner - Dinner in Bangkok
Travel to foreign lands this winter without ever leaving Camden. Join us for our series of specialty "ethnic" five-course dinners featuring some of our favorite foods from each destination. Dinner is $45.00 per person. Thai Five-Course Menu: Thai Beef Salad with Spicy Cucumbers, Shrimp and Coconut Soup with Lemongrass,
Lime and Mint Sorbet, Maine Lobster with a Jungle Curry, and Coconut Ice Cream with Tropical Fruits. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

April 4 - Easter Brunch and Dinner
Celebrate Easter with us at the Hartstone Inn. We will be celebrating the holiday twice with a Brunch at 11:30 a.m. and a special Five-Course dinner for the evening, so come join us. Click here to see our Menu.

April 11 - In the Kitchen Dinner Series - Cheese, Hors d'Oeuvres and Wine Pairing
Join Chef Michael Salmon and his crew in the kitchen at the Inn for an evening of mingling, beverage pairings and plenty of great food. Price is $29.50 per person and includes several food and beverage pairings and a kitchen full of food. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

April 15 - Specialty Dinner - Cajun Dinner
Travel to foreign lands this winter without ever leaving Camden. Join us for our series of specialty "ethnic" five-course dinners featuring some of our favorite foods from each destination. Dinner is $45.00 per person. Cajun Five-Course Menu: Spicy Creole Shrimp with Baguette, Maine Seafood Gumbo, Peach Sorbet, Lobster Etouffé with Rice and Beans, and Bananas "Foster" Bread Pudding. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

April 17 and 18 - Hartstone Inn Cooking Class - Thai Cuisine
The menu will contain some of Michael's favorites Thai dishes including: Grilled Thai Beef Salad with Spicy Cucumbers, Coconut Shrimp Soup with Curry, Red Curry of Roasted Duck with Pineapple and Mushrooms and to finish things off Coconut-Fried Bananas with Lychees and Papaya. Click here for more details.

May 15 and 16 - Hartstone Inn Cooking Class - From the Spring Garden
Spring in Maine is a pretty big deal. Hopefully the snow is gone and our gardens are beginning to produce some Spring bounty. I will take advantage of this local produce and have created a menu that reflects the season. Seared Sea Scallops with Spring Pea Cream and Smoked Salmon, Baby Spring Greens with a Strawberry-Chive Dressing and Radishes, Grilled Salmon Niçoise with Fiddlehead Ferns and Spring Asparagus, Spring Rhubarb Crème Brûlée with a Lemon Madeleine. Click here for more details.

May 19 - In the Kitchen Dinner Series - Dim Sum and Beer
Join Chef Michael Salmon and his crew in the kitchen at the Inn for an evening of mingling, Asian beer pairings and plenty of great Chinese Dim Sum. Price is $29.50 per person and includes several food and beverage pairings and a kitchen full of food. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

May 20 - Specialty Dinner - Haute Chinese
Travel to foreign lands this winter without ever leaving Camden. Join us for our series of specialty "ethnic" five-course dinners featuring some of our favorite foods from each destination. Dinner is $45.00 per person. Haute Chinese Five-Course Menu: Sweet and Sour Pork, Shrimp Egg-Drop Soup, Green Tea Sorbet, Crisp Haddock Fillet with Spicy Black Bean Sauce, and Ginger Crème Brûlée. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

May 27 - Specialty Dinner - Lobster and More Lobster
Travel to foreign lands this winter without ever leaving Camden. Join us for our series of specialty "ethnic" five-course dinners featuring some of our favorite foods from each destination. Dinner is $45.00 per person. Lobster Five-Course Menu: Spring Asparagus and Lobster Tempura, Baby Spring Greens with Grilled Maine Lobster and Papaya, Lemon Sorbet, Butter-Poached Lobster with Angel Hair Pasta and a Vanilla Beurre Blanc, and White Chocolate Mousse "Lobster Trap" with Lobster Chocolates. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

May 30 - In the Kitchen Dinner Series - Cheese, Hors d'Oeuvres and Wine Pairing
Join Chef Michael Salmon and his crew in the kitchen at the Inn for an evening of mingling, beverage pairings and plenty of great food. Price is $29.50 per person and includes several food and beverage pairings and a kitchen full of food. Click here to read more about our special dinners at the Inn.

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