November 15, 2019 by Hawthorn Inn B&B
As a Christmas junkie, I look forward to the holiday happenings near Camden, Maine. Boothbay, Rockland, Camden, and Rockport all have entire weekends devoted to holiday activities. Then, there are all the midweek activities to get you through to the next weekend. It requires serious planning to get in all of the Midcoast Maine Christmas and holiday celebrations!
Updated November 2, 2020 for the impact of COVID-19 on these events.
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January 31, 2018 by Hawthorn Inn B&B
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Have you made plans yet? Here are some suggestions for the perfect romantic getaway to Camden, Maine to be enjoyed for a Valentine’s Day getaway, or year-round! Everyone has their own opinion of romance, but we think one of these getaways will kindle a spark.
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December 4, 2016 by Hawthorn Inn B&B
As a new comer to the winters of mid-coast Maine in 2015, we were pleased to learn of a community event called Pies on Parade. Two years later, we are starting our preparations for Pies on Parade 2017.
Picture from last year’s Pies on Parade, 25 Shiitake mushroom and leek quiches
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November 13, 2016 by Hawthorn Inn B&B
Camden, Maine celebrates Christmas by the Sea on the first weekend in December. It is a family-friendly event that puts one in the mood for Christmas. Some events happen year after year. Periodically, the organizers add new events. Click here for the schedule. The annual recurring events include
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November 7, 2016 by Hawthorn Inn B&B
As the leaves fall, I start counting down the days for Gardens Aglow 2016. The staff at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens transform the upper gardens into the biggest and brightest holiday light display in Maine. The display lights up Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings (4:00 pm to 9 pm) November 18 through December 31, 2016. Last year, the first year, was absolutely amazing! I am an admitted holiday junkie therefore love this stuff!!
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