Category Archives: Food & Drink in Kennebunkport
Rick’s Restaurant Raves
Sensational Dining Experiences: Part 1 On The Marsh "One of the very best restaurant experiences I’ve had in years!" one of our recent guests enthusiastically exclaimed. And we couldn’t agree more. The food, the service, and the ambience are superb in this chic, year-round gem. Housed in an 1800s converted farmhouse and barn on 3 [...]
What is Your Lobster IQ?
Everything you ever wanted to know about lobster! (Or almost everything!) Today, many people consider lobster a delicacy. In fact, you have to pay dearly for a really good lobster feast. However, lobsters were once so plentiful that Native Americans used them as fertilizer and fish bait! Also, in Colonial times they were considered poverty [...]
The ABCs of A Summer Vacation in Kennebunkport!
Summer Vacation in Kennebunkport offers you activities to entertain, educate and expand your horizons! Activities include Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Canoeing, Carriage Rides, Day Trips, Fishing, Food, Golf, History, Kyaking, Lighthouses, Lobsters, Museums, Sailing, Shopping, Spas, Summer White House (Bush 41), Theater and Whale Watches. Bev and I enjoy summer in Maine and especially Kennebunkport [...]
Three Reasons to Take A Southern Maine Coast Lighthouse Tour!
The Captain Lord Mansion of Kennebunkport, which is located on the southern coast of Maine has several itineraries to assist you with a self-guided tour of lighthouses located from Nubble Light in York to Portland Head Light in Portland. The first reason is that these historical buildings are situated along the coast only a short [...]
What is “Certified Maine Lobster”?
If it’s not certified,it just might not be authentic Maine Lobster. The Maine Lobster Promotion Council developed the Certified Maine Lobster(TM) program so that customers can be sure they are getting the authentic Maine Lobster that they want. If customers don’t see the Certified Maine Lobster(TM) brand on their lobster, they can’t be sure [...]
Where Can You Rent Kayaks in Kennebunkport?
Captain Lord Mansion staff goes for a "Sunset Paddle" at Goose Rocks Beach! Sunday evening, July 22, 2007 several of our staff together with Bev and I gathered on the beautiful white sands of Goose Rocks Beach. We felt excited and eagerly anticipated our "Sunset Paddle" with Seth Kenneway, the owner of a new business [...]
Fun for Foodies Vacations at The Captain Lord Mansion & Other Select Registry Inns
Select Registry Fun for Foodies Vacations; What Are They? Are you looking for a food-related vacation? One of the notable qualities you’ll find at Select Registry inns is the innkeeper’s passion for providing exceptional cuisine. Therefore, the Select Registry is proud to introduce you to Fun for Foodies Vacations of New England. The innkeepers of [...]
“Wind Sculptures” come to the Maine Art Gallery in Kennebunkport
"Wind Sculptures" TM by Lyman Whitaker "The undulating movements of theses sculptures reflect the mood of the wind. In groupings large or small, the sculptures dance to the rhythms of nature. Captivating and magical, these fine sculptures will be enjoyed for generations" Bev and I have to agree with this statement from the brochure accompanying [...]
4 Reasons to take a Scenic Sailing Trip on the Schooner Eleanor in Kennebunkport
The Schooner Eleanor, launched in May 1999, was built in Kennebunkport by Captain Rich Woodman and a crew of local craftsmen to the lines of L. F. Herreschoff’s 1935 Mobjack design. You’ll experience local craftsmanship! Although her hull was constructed using modern techniques, Eleanor is in every other way a traditional gaff rigged schooner. Spruce [...]
What is Kennebunkport Arts in the Inns?
KENNEBUNKPORT, June 2007 – Artists from Kennebunk and Kennebunkport are partnering with seventeen local area Inns to present the 3nd Annual Art in the Inns, June 1-3, 2007. The Kennebunkport area is famous for its art community and Inns and the combination results in a unique venue for the artists in the beautiful setting of [...]
