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- 5th Annual Camden Classics Cup
- Our 4 Favorite Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoe Trails
- Belted Galloway Cows – A Camden Tradition
- Maine Maple Sunday
- Our Winter Deals are Newsworthy
- Cajun-Seared Tenderloin of Beef with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes and Blue Cheese
- Cranberry and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Butternut Squash Soup with a Nutmeg Cream
- Potato and Apple Pancakes with Smoked Salmon
- Messages of Support
- Cornbread Recipe
- Experience Maple Sugar Season in Maine
- A Hartstone Inn Healthy Recipe: Beets in Romesco Sauce
- Hit the Maine Slopes at Camden Snow Bowl
- Holiday Music in Midcoast Maine: Songs of the Season
- Black Friday Special: Our Best Winter Deal!
- New at our Camden, Maine Luxury Inn
- Go Artisan for the Holidays: Shop Maine
- Midcoast Maine things to do in November: The Art Edition
- Capturing the Autumn Light in Midcoast Maine
- Midcoast Maine Cultural Events in October
- Liberty Craft Brewing Offers a Brew with a View
- Forage for Mushrooms in Maine
- Late September Means Midcoast Maine Apple Season
- 11 Things To Do In Midcoast Maine
- Maine Restaurant Week – March 1-12, 2019
- Book Our Spacious Rental Home and Bring the Family!
- Smoked Salmon Frittata Recipe
- Winter Fun – Skiing Getaway Packages!
Maine Moments: Local Life, Food & Fun
From vibrant fall foliage and cultural happenings to cozy winter trails and farm-fresh flavors, our blogs offer a seasonal snapshot of what makes Camden magical. Discover scenic breweries, art exhibitions, hearty recipes, and hidden-gem traditions like Maine Maple Sunday. Whether you're here to ski, shop local, or simply savor soup by the fire, there’s something in every season to make your Camden stay unforgettable.
5th Annual Camden Classics Cup
The Camden Classics Cup is back for the 5th year. One of the most beautiful regattas, as it takes place where the “mountains meet the sea”; there is fun both on and off-shore for all to be had and it benefits Lifeflight of...
Our 4 Favorite Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoe Trails
Make Camden your destination for outdoor adventure this winter! While downhill skiing and snowboarding can be a thrilling way to spend your day, we also love slowing down the pace to enjoy the...
Belted Galloway Cows – A Camden Tradition
Saturday, May 8th, Aldermere Farm will open its barnyard to the public during Calf Unveiling Day to introduce the newest members of Aldermere’s Belted Galloway herd...
Maine Maple Sunday
Once again, the sweetest time of year is upon Maine! Maine Maple Sunday is back on March 27th and 28th, 2021. Each of the almost 100 participating sugarhouses...
Our Winter Deals are Newsworthy
Fodor’s Travel and Budget Travel published their picks for unique winter deals and we are proud to say that we topped both lists! From our cozy, two-night Winter Play...
Cajun-Seared Tenderloin of Beef with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes and Blue Cheese
The main ingredients for cajun-seared tenderloin of beef with oven-roasted tomatoes and blue cheese are 6 plum tomatoes, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil...
Cranberry and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
To make 25 Cranberry and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies, you’ll need key ingredients like ½ cup sugar, ½ cup shortening, 2 large eggs...
Butternut Squash Soup with a Nutmeg Cream
The key ingredients for Butternut Squash Soup with Nutmeg Cream, serving eight, include 2½ pounds of cubed butternut squash, 2 carrots, canola oil, and yellow onions...
Potato and Apple Pancakes with Smoked Salmon
The key ingredients for making Potato and Apple Pancakes with Smoked Salmon are 1 pound of peeled red potatoes, 1 medium peeled yellow onion...
Messages of Support
Thank you again for all the wonderful messages of support. We are so happy to keep providing you with great meals, and we look forward to the day we can have you back in our dining room...
Cornbread Recipe
The main ingredients for the cornbread recipe include six large ears of corn on the cob, olive oil, heavy cream, milk...
Experience Maple Sugar Season in Maine
Spring is easily one of the sweetest times of the year! The birds are singing and the flowers are blooming; Mother Nature is abundant with beauty and life. Join us this year for a...
A Hartstone Inn Healthy Recipe: Beets in Romesco Sauce
Who says sumptuous can’t be low calorie? Sometimes (like in January every year), Chef Michael pulls out a healthy recipe or two. This beet recipe is one of our favorites...
Hit the Maine Slopes at Camden Snow Bowl
As the winter kicks into high gear, it’s time to hit the Maine slopes. Camden Snow Bowl is now open for the 2020 season! Whether it’s skiing with a view of the ocean or whizzing down...
Holiday Music in Midcoast Maine: Songs of the Season
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Camden bursts into song. This year, December 14 seems to be the night to select among many great options for holiday music...
Black Friday Special: Our Best Winter Deal!
$229 Two-Night Getaway with $55 Dinner Credit, Wine & Chocolates! Enjoy two nights lodging in the traditional room of your choice, a sumptuous breakfast each morning and...
New at our Camden, Maine Luxury Inn
With the coming of a new season, we thought we’d share some things that are new right here and right now at our Camden, Maine luxury inn. We have several new gluten-free options on our menus...
Go Artisan for the Holidays: Shop Maine
Maine is a place of unmatched beauty and the birthplace of astounding art. Maine also is a place where people make their own way and entrepreneurs thrive. It’s no wonder...
Midcoast Maine things to do in November: The Art Edition
As the leaves begin to fall and Camden shifts into quiet season, there is still lots to do in our stunning seaside town. To make things even better, lines are shorter, seats are easier to buy, and gallery...
Capturing the Autumn Light in Midcoast Maine
There’s nothing like sweater weather and angled Autumn light to make a glorious view or landscape even more glorious. The warm glow from the seasonal sunsets...
Midcoast Maine Cultural Events in October
Sure, you’re coming to Camden to leaf peep, pick apples, and mushroom forage, but what do you do with the weather turns or night falls? Don’t fret! There are plenty of Midcoast Maine cultural events...
Liberty Craft Brewing Offers a Brew with a View
It’s a crisp Autumn evening and you’re enjoying a brew with a view. You gaze out over the Maine forest to the strands of pink and orange light beyond. The royal blue peaks and valleys...
Forage for Mushrooms in Maine
There is something immensely satisfying about foraging for mushrooms in Maine. Strolling the woodland paths, your boots crush the earth and release the damp, earthy scent of Fall’s forest floor...
Late September Means Midcoast Maine Apple Season
Drive down a midcoast Maine country lane. Above your head, rows of birches and sugar maples create an extended canopy of color and light as they arc towards embrace like long-lost lovers...
11 Things To Do In Midcoast Maine
The Camden Classics Cup is back for the 5th year. One of the most beautiful regattas, as it takes place where the “mountains meet the sea”; there is fun both on and off-shore...
Maine Restaurant Week – March 1-12, 2019
Maine Restaurant Week is a celebration of the culinary talents of area restaurants. During restaurant week, restaurants offer specially priced three-course meals. Chefs work hard year-round...
Book Our Spacious Rental Home and Bring the Family!
Planning your 2019 family vacation? Our premiere rental cottage is spacious for families or friends traveling together. Harbor Watch Cottage sleeps ten and is located in the heart...
Smoked Salmon Frittata Recipe
Easy to make and perfect for a savory breakfast or brunch! Delicious smoked salmon frittata with 6 large eggs, ÂĽ cup whole milk...
Winter Fun – Skiing Getaway Packages!
It is officially wintertime here at the Hartstone Inn. The air is chilly, and there’s snow on the ground. That doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of outdoor fun to be had...