Maine is home to a thriving Artisan Cheese Making Industry

Lobster and blueberries are synonymous with Maine.  The Craft Beer market has firmly taken hold.  But do you think of cheese when we mention Maine?  Oh, yes! According to the Maine Cheese Guild, there are 80 licensed cheesemakers in the state of Maine.  Compare that to Vermont, well known as a cheese making state, that …
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Enjoy Running or Walking our Trails when in Kennebunkport

Fancy a stroll along the beach at sunset, exploring the marshlands or biking along the Eastern Trail?  The Kennebunks are walking, running and bike friendly and you don’t have to go far to find someplace to get out and stretch your legs. If you want some sightseeing (and shopping) with your walk, we recommend Ocean Avenue.  It’s a …
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Five things to do when visiting Kennebunkport, Maine

Kennebunkport is a lovely little coastal Maine seaside village.  Here are the top five things to do when visiting Kennebunkport from us locals to get you started on enjoying your time here. DINING in the Kennebunks is sure to be a highlight of your visit.  We have so many really wonderful restaurants in this area, providing …
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Celebrating Four Years at 1802 House in Kennebunkport

We are celebrating today.  It has been four years since Roger and I became new innkeepers when we purchased the 1802 House Bed and Breakfast in Kennebunkport! Owning an Inn has been something that I’ve always wanted to do.  Roger and I would stay in Bed and Breakfasts when we were traveling in the US …
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Breakfast Taste Better Using Maine Made Ingredients

Maine is a state of small businesses.  We are pleased to support our Maine friends by using Maine made ingredients in our freshly prepared gourmet breakfasts. We take the “Breakfast” in Bed and Breakfast very seriously here at the 1802 House.  We prepare a three course breakfast each morning, and we do try to make something …
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The 2016 Kennebunkport Festival is a Foodie Celebration

  We’re turning our sites to summer here on the Maine coast.  June is just around the corner and the annual Kennebunkport Food Festival will be coming soon. If you’ve never attended the Festival, we would love to encourage you to come up and join us.  There’s so many great things to see and do …
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Explore our past at Kennebunkport Historical Society

Kennebunkport has a rich history.  The Kennebunkport Historical Society focuses their attention year around on capturing and storing that history for our visitors to enjoy while on vacation. There are two locations and we recommend you explore both if you have time.  The White Columns is a restored Victorian era home that still retains the original …
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Old Vines Wine Bar, NEW Favorite Kennebunkport Dining

Old Vines Wine Bar has been resident in Kennebunk’s Lower Village since 2009.  New owners have taken this tapas-style, small plate dining experience to a whole new level of WOW! The interior of Old Vines is casual and intimate.  Seating is at small tables, a couple of high tops or at the bar.  Sat back …
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