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Bike In Acadia Month – Free!

The National Park Service has waived entry fees for “Bike In Acadia Month”, April 15th-May 17th at Acadia National Park. In an unprecedented move, the National Park Service has waived fees to Acadia’s Park Loop Road, so bicycles can ride with NO MOTOR VEHICLES.

Book our Hartstone Inn two night Gourmet Getaway Package, which includes our five course dinner one night and make a it a spring getaway. On one day of your stay, take off to bike Acadia and we’ll send you on your way with one of our three different picnic lunches! Enjoy all springtime has to offer in coastal Maine!

Hartstone Inn Hosts Dinner for The Everyman Repertory Theatre

Mary Jo Brink, owner of the Hartstone Inn presents Paul and Jen Hodgson of the Everyman Repertory Theatre with a check for $582.

The Hartstone Inn held a fundraising dinner for The Everyman Repertory Theatre on Wednesday, March 27th. Around 25 people attended the five-course dinner to show their support for the local theater group. The Hartstone Inn donated half of the dinner proceeds, totaling $582.

The Everyman Repertory Theatre is a registered 501(c)(3) not for profit professional theatre company committed to bringing live theatre to the people of Midcoast Maine.

New(ish) Restaurant: Belfast’s “The Lost Kitchen”

Many of our guests love to stay informed on what is new on the “foodie” scene in Mid coast Maine. We do our best to keep them in the loop! A year ago this month, The Lost Kitchen, what appears to be an elegant, farm-to-table restaurant opened up to rave reviews. Self taught Chef Erin French had been hosting private supper club dinners prior to the restaurant opening, which created both local buzz and intrigue.

We have yet to try this restaurant ourselves but it sure sounds worth a try!

Read press articles and blog posts on the The Lost Kitchen below:

Maine Food and Lifestyle Magazine’s blog, “Platting Up”

Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors, “Mainely Gourmet”

Downeast.com

Bangor Daily News

Handmade Chocolates at the Hartstone Inn

It was a chocolate-y delicious day in the kitchen here at the Hartstone Inn today! Chef Michael and his team were busy making chocolates of all kinds along with Maine sea salt caramels. Each and every chocolate that we use in the Inn is handmade and decorated. We also tuxedo dip our own strawberries in white and milk chocolate. Nothing says “I Love You” or “Happy Anniversary” like finding a plate of these tasty sweets in your room upon arrival!

Bay Chamber Concerts Presents Slavic Soul Party

Friday, April 5, 2013 at 7pm
Camden Opera House (open seating)

75 minute performance, no intermission

Tickets: $35
Ages 21-35: $25
Under age 21: $10

“Fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Gypsy accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops: Slavic Soul Party! is just what it says. These nine musicians have created an acoustic mash-up of Balkan and gypsy sounds with North American music, weaving the gospel, techno, funk, dub, jazz, and Latin influences of New York’s neighborhoods seamlessly into a Balkan brass setting and always delivering a great time. “

For additional information and to purchase tickets, click here. Visit Slavic Soul Party’s website here.
View our Hartstone Inn Bay Chamber Concert Getaway Package. It includes 2 nights lodging, 2 concert tickets, sumptuous breakfasts and a five-course gourmet dinner for two.

Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles by Chef Michael Salmon

Are you cooking Easter breakfast or brunch this year? Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles make a delicious addition to any menu! Dust the top with powdered sugar and add a dollop of sweetened, whipped cream and they are complete. We serve them here at the Hartstone Inn with a side of Chef Michael’s cumin spiced bacon!

Lemon Poppy Seed Waffles
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon powdered sugar
½ Tablespoon canola oil
1 cup milk
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
Vegetable pan coating

Mix the flour, baking powder, and powdered sugar together in a mixing bowl.

Add the oil, milk, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt and mix until smooth. Stir lemon juice, extract, zest, and poppy seeds into the batter, mixing well.

Whip the egg white to stiff peaks and fold into the batter.

Heat the waffle iron and coat with a layer of vegetable pan coating. Ladle in the waffle batter and cook until crisp, following the manufacturer’s recommended techniques and settings.

Serves 4.

Camden Amphitheatre and Library Named as National Landmarks

The Hartstone Inn wishes to congratulate the Camden Amphitheatre and Library for being designated national landmarks by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Director of the National Park Service Jonathan B. Jarvis. Our guests enjoy the landscaping, architecture and overall beauty of the Amphitheatre each time they visit. As for the Public Library, it is an asset every community should be fortunate enough to have.

The Camden Public Library and Amphitheatre join a list of approximately 2,500 other sites of historical significance in the U.S.

For more information view the March 12th, 2013 article in Village S oup here.

American Idol Winner Kris Allen in Concert

Friday, April 26th, 2013 at 7:30pm
The Strand Theatre, Rockland, Maine
Tickets: $20 general admission

Content from The Strand Theatre:

“Since skyrocketing to stardom as the winner of the 2009 season of American Idol, Kris Allen has enjoyed five singles on the Billboard charts.

His self-titled debut album featured his hit single “Live Like We’re Dying” which has a combined digital sales of over 1.7 million.

Since the release of his album he has toured with Keith Urban, Maroon 5, Barenaked Ladies, Lifehouse as well as headlining his own club tour.

On his new album Thank You Camellia Kris delivers on everything his fans love him for and more. The album is a showcase for the easy, lived-in richness of Kris’ voice as well as his knack for crafting hook-filled pop melodies and writing heartfelt lyrics that explore the ups and downs of love.”

For more information or to buy tickets, click here.

Chicago’s Famous Second City Comedy Theater Troupe Visits Camden

Sunday, March 24, at 3 p.m. at the Camden Opera House

From the Camden Opera House website:

“Chicago’s legendary sketch comedy theatre, The Second City: Laughing Matters featuring some of the best sketches, songs, and improvisations from The Second City’s fifty two year history. The Second City is truly a Chicago landmark and a national treasure. Birthplace of comedy legends John Belushi, Bill Murray, Gilda Radner, Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Mike Myers, among many others.

With economic uncertainty, political gridlock and a dearth of Khardashians clogging up our televisions, laughing has never mattered more and The Second City is here to bring some well needed silliness and hilarious spontaneity to a world in need of some comic relief. The Second City: Laughing Matters puts comedy first in a wickedly funny revue that skewers and celebrates in equal doses.

The Second City celebrates over 50 years of cutting edge satiric revues and continues to deliver the leading voices in comedy while touring the globe. With scripted and improvisational elements, audiences always enjoy being part of the show and playing along with the next generation of comic legends.

General Admission tickets are $25, $14 for children 16 and under. tickets are available here, by calling (207) 470-7066, at the Camden Town Office Mon – Fri from 9 am to 3 pm, or at the door, if still available, an hour before show time.”

Everyman Repertory Theatre Fundraising Dinner at the Hartstone Inn

March 27th at 7:30pm

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The Hartstone Inn is excited to show our support for the Everyman Repertory Theatre’s 2013 season by hosting a fundraising dinner. The cost for our five course dinner is $48.50 per person. However, for every pair of diners that night, the cost of one dinner will go to the Everyman Repertory Theatre. That’s $48.50 in fund raising dollars for every two diners!

It is important that you mention the Everyman Repertory Theatre when you place your reservation.

The menus is as follows:

Crisp Pistachio Polenta with Roasted Duck and Arugula
Portabella Mushroom Soup with a Dry Sherry Cream
Maine Blueberry Sorbet
Grilled Filet of Beef and Rosemary Tiger Shrimp with a Smoked Tomato Bearnaise
Grand Marnier Soufflé with an Orange Crème Anglaise

As always, we are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions or food allergies.

The Everyman Repertory Theatre is a registered 501(c)(3) not for profit professional theatre company committed to bringing live theatre to the people of Midcoast Maine. Their next production, “A Trip to Bountiful” runs April 6- 21, 2013. View their website here: