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What is The Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm?

Posted on September 29, 2009 by captainlord

The Wells Reserve is a 2,250-acre research, education, and recreation facility, a public-private partnership within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System.  Wells Reserve facilities are located at historic Laudholm Farm in Wells, Maine.  The Mission of The Wells Reserve is dedicated to protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems of the Gulf of Maine through integrated research, stewardship, environmental [...]

What is a Maise Maze near Kennebunkport?

Posted on September 24, 2009 by captainlord

      Aerial View of a Corn Maze.          Recently Bev and I took our grandson to Hershey, PA and visited a corn maze near there.  Upon entering the maze, they gave us a flag on a tall pole so they could follow everyone's progres through the maze.  Our grandson had [...]

What Does the Kennebunk River Look Like From the Air?

Posted on September 22, 2009 by captainlord

The Kennebunk River from the Air! The Captain Lord Mansion is conveniently located overlooking the Kennebunk River just three short blocks from the Dock Square center of Kennebunkport.  The view from the cupola at the Mansion gives an excellent view of the village neighborhood of historic homes as well as a small glimpse of the river, but not this [...]

Fall is Coming to Kennebunkport!

Posted on September 15, 2009 by captainlord

The Carriage House at the Captain Lord Mansion These pictures give you a sense of the fabulous color to be found here in the Kennebunkport area.  You don't have to travel too far from the Captain Lord Mansion to take such terrific pictures yourself.  We can help plan your day-trips to see beautiful scenic parts [...]

What is Kennebunkport’s 2010 Pairing of Palates & Palettes?

Posted on September 10, 2009 by captainlord

The 6th Annual Arts in the Inns Festival: June 2 – 6, 2010 The Festival has been renamed Kennebunkport Fine Living Festival   For five days in June, chefs, artists, and winemakers from around the country will come together in Kennebunkport, Maine to celebrate and share their passions.  We'd like to invite you to join us [...]

What Famous Lighthouse Is This?

Posted on September 10, 2009 by captainlord

The Captain Lord Mansion is located only a few miles from this historic and much-photographed lighthouse.  In fact many of our guests take a day-trip and to visit this lighthouse and include one of our Deluxe Picnics.  A self-guided lighthouse tour is one of the many year-round activities visitors to Kennebunkport may enjoy while visiting [...]

When Can You Visit Maine Lighthouses?

Posted on August 12, 2009 by captainlord

Open Lighthouse Day   Saturday, September 12, 2009 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The U.S. Coast Guard, the State of Maine and the American Lighthouse Foundation are pleased to announce the first ever open house of Maine lighthouses. The largest effort of its kind in the nation, the event is designed to provide access to [...]

Nott in Kennebunkport!

Posted on July 2, 2009 by captainlord

Visit the 1853 Nott House - new evening hours!   "Beginning Thursday, July 2, the Richard A. Nott House will be opened for the 2009 season.  This Victorian-era historic house museum is a microcosm of life as it occurred in Kennebunkport over the last two centuries.  Women's fashions from the past will be on display in [...]

6 Ways to Enjoy a Rainy Day in and Around Kennebunkport!

Posted on April 7, 2009 by captainlord

Rainy Day Fun Close By the Kennebunks: Yes, it DOES occasionally rain in Southern Maine. But don't let a few showers dampen your vacation fun. There's plenty to do when the sun's too shy to shine. Here are five places that will entertain, educate, and generally help you enjoy the day, whatever Mother Nature has in mind. [...]

March in Maine is Sweet!

Posted on March 25, 2009 by captainlord

Did you know that this is a busy time of year for our state's maple trees?  Even in the dregs of winter, Maine has something sweet to offer, as the maple sugaring season gets underway. It starts usually in late February when the sap, called "sweetwater" flows through the trees.  The trees are tapped, and [...]