Winter and Christmas

Yes, it's that time of year where the lawn furniture has been put away at all our homes in the Northeast and the snow shovels are placed by the door at the ready for our first snow storm of the season. The bird feeders are full and we have noticed squirrels have been busy storing their food the winter. We had our first dusting of snow last Friday which set the scene for the second weekend of Prelude. It's such a peaceful time of the year!

Christmas Prelude has come and gone once again this year. 2006 marked the 25th anniversary of Prelude and ushered in a new Prelude event, the first 'hat parade'. We saw over 300 entrants march down to Dock Square with their regalia and the winner donned a moose hat. One of our guests participated as he's been wearing his hat over the past three years...without the parade! Why not make it part of your plans for next year, book your room now.

Holidays are the perfect time for family and friends. Many will be traveling to see their loved ones. This year both Christmas and New Years fall on a Monday making for a three day weekend for most. Hopefully we'll all have the time to enjoy the full meaning of Christmas and share the spirit of the season.

Sue and I wish all our guests and future guests a Happy and Holy Holiday Season!

Marc

Winter events for February and march 2007

Gift certificates are available for Christmas presents!


It's hard to believe but 2006 is coming to and end and 2007 is closing in on us! Wow, where did the year go. Here's what you can look forward to in early 2007.

Valentines Day ~ Starting February 9th thought the 17th we'll including a sleigh ride for two (if available), single rose on each pillow at turn down along with our famous hand dipped chocolate covered strawberries. Single night stays start at $159 for mid week and are slightly higher for weekends

March
The Chocolate March

The Art of Boat Building
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Have you ever dreamed of building your own boat? How about simply owning one? This
Weekend’s for you!
Tour the acclaimed Landing Boat Building School.
Attend the Portland Boat Building Show.
Return to your Inn and a gift of delicious chocolate sweet sloops.

Maple Sugar Memories
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Discover authentic Maine as you take a guided tour of one of Maine’s traditional maple sugar farms.
See how native maple trees are tapped and sap is collected.
View syrup making first hand in a genuine Shaker Barn.
Enjoy a New England lunch complete with maple sugar dessert.

Wine Tasting, Fine Dining and Decadent Chocolate
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Come join us at On the Marsh, one of the region’s most celebrated restaurants, for an
Evening of fine dining with wine tasting and decadent chocolate.

Indulge in an exquisite four course meal paired with complementary wines.
Discover the art of fine chocolate dessert.
Revel in the romantic setting of On the Marsh.

Annual Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, April 14, 2007
We’ll cook up a storm with your help! A complete meal from soup to dessert then sit down and enjoy the fruits of our labor. This has been an annual classic. Add $50 to the room (that’s for two people, not each person)

Spend two nights anytime in March and receive a $25 gas gift card

Special package pricing based on each event, please call for details. 1-800-932-5632

Winter events for February and march 2007

Gift certificates are available for Christmas presents!


It's hard to believe but 2006 is coming to and end and 2007 is closing in on us! Wow, where did the year go. Here's what you can look forward to in early 2007.

Valentines Day ~ Starting February 9th thought the 17th we'll including a sleigh ride for two (if available), single rose on each pillow at turn down along with our famous hand dipped chocolate covered strawberries. Single night stays start at $159 for mid week and are slightly higher for weekends

March
The Chocolate March

The Art of Boat Building
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Have you ever dreamed of building your own boat? How about simply owning one? This
Weekend’s for you!
Tour the acclaimed Landing Boat Building School.
Attend the Portland Boat Building Show.
Return to your Inn and a gift of delicious chocolate sweet sloops.

Maple Sugar Memories
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Discover authentic Maine as you take a guided tour of one of Maine’s traditional maple sugar farms.
See how native maple trees are tapped and sap is collected.
View syrup making first hand in a genuine Shaker Barn.
Enjoy a New England lunch complete with maple sugar dessert.

Wine Tasting, Fine Dining and Decadent Chocolate
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Come join us at On the Marsh, one of the region’s most celebrated restaurants, for an
Evening of fine dining with wine tasting and decadent chocolate.

Indulge in an exquisite four course meal paired with complementary wines.
Discover the art of fine chocolate dessert.
Revel in the romantic setting of On the Marsh.

Annual Cooking Demonstration
Saturday, April 14, 2007
We’ll cook up a storm with your help! A complete meal from soup to dessert then sit down and enjoy the fruits of our labor. This has been an annual classic. Add $50 to the room (that’s for two people, not each person)

Spend two nights anytime in March and receive a $25 gas gift card

Special package pricing based on each event, please call for details. 1-800-932-5632

Where is Jolly Ole Saint Nick?

Where is Jolly Ole Saint Nick? Well that can be answered in many ways depending on what you believe and where you live. One things for sure, Saint Nick, Santa as we know him, will be arriving this very Sunday afternoon in Kennebunkport. What's that you say, there's no snow for Santa and his reindeer led sleigh to land on? For those who live along the Coast of Maine, Santa arrives by lobster boat. That's right you heard it correctly....Santa arrives by lobster boat, and on the first weekend of Prelude.
Christmas Prelude has been a long lived tradition here in the Kennebunk's celebrating it's 25th year. It's gown in popularity year after year and people come from far and wide to help usher in the Holiday Season. The Friday night kick off is a tree lighting ceremony along with caroling in the heart of Dock Square. One can find many things to do from pancake breakfasts, lobster dinners, chowda luncheon to church and craft fairs. All the shops offer tasty tidbits to munch, some offer hot cider. Saturday night culminates the days activities with caroling with the Franciscan Brothers along with a live manger. The fun doesn't stop there, it continues all week long and ends on the second Sunday of December.
Visitors can be seen wearing festive sweaters, lighted antlers and even sombreros rimmed with white lights. Many of our guests at the 1802 House Inn have been attending for many years and have made it a 'family tradition'.
Sue and I want to wish all our guests and frequent readers of our blog a Healthy and Happy Hoilday Season.

Marc

Portland Museam of Art

It's hard to believe that in this day and age something is for free. Yes, the Portland Museum of Art is open on Friday nights from 5 to 9 pm and is free for those who want to enjoy a wonderful evening in Portland. The museum's feature from November 2, 2006 through January 7, 2007 is called 'American ABC', Childhood in the 19th Century America. American ABC explores the subject of childhood and it's relationship to the American quest for national identity during the 19th century. They are presenting works by Winslow, Homer, Thomas Eakins, Eastman Johnson and other major American artists. After your visit to the museum one might want to have a leisurely dinner and enjoy shopping in the Old Port section of the city with it's cobblestone streets.

Honeymoon in Maine

Ah, a honeymoon in Maine! No matter what the season, Southern Maine, especially Kennebunkport, has plenty to offer. Late Spring, Summer and Fall offer a full multitude of seaside activities; long walks on miles of sandy beaches at sunset, whale watching, a lobster cruise, sailing aboard the Schooner Eleanor, shopping, live theater, bicycling, great restaurants, canoe and kayak rentals or simply siting back in a beach chairs watching the waves roll in. Fall brings a different scene to to the seaside; our population thins, apple picking, fall foliage, live theater and many county fairs provide cooler weather activities. Winter provides a great opportunity to sit back and relax in front of crackling fire, bathe in the warmth of your two person Jacuzzi tub, a stroll along an uncrowded beach on a bright sunny day or take a sleigh ride throught the fieilds of Rockin Horse Stables. What better way to start your new life together then with a Honeymoon at the 1802 House Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine!

Veteran's Day

Veteran's Day will be officially celebrated on November 11th and for many people, Friday the 10th will be a day off . We hope all of us will take the time to say 'thank you' to someone they might work with or know who is a member of one of our military branches, either active or reserve. We need to put our political views about the present war in Iraq behind us and focus on the fine men and women that serve our country so valiantly during these trying times. Their sacrafices from family, friends and loved ones should not go un noticed. Let's keep it a day of rememberence of those who serve and those who have served and not just 'another' day off. We at the 1802 House Inn commend our service men and women and will continue to offer special rates while they are home on military leave.

Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Packages at the Inn

The Fall is upon us in full swing at the 1802 House Inn and it's time to start thinking about the Holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. We'll be open over the Thanksgiving Holiday offering travelers a place to rest your head. We have packages for you to choose from to include dinner or simply spend a night or two. We'll include a light meal of soup, sandwiches and dessert on Thanksgiving Day from 6 to 8 pm since all the restuarants will be closing early. We will be open over the Christmas Holiday weekend for those who want to come to Kennebunkport. Whether it's for visiting family or a quiet weekend away for the holidays, consider staying at the 1802 House Inn. Spend two nights, December 23rd and 24th and Christmas Day is on us keeping with the Christmas Spirit! The week after Christmas is the perfect time to visit Kennebunkport. You can enjoy our 'Quiet Season' rates and take advantage of after holidays in Kittery or Freeport, both a mere 1/2 hour away. And don't forget to visit Delorme, a mapping company on the way to Freeport, home of a three story globe that tilts and turns just as the earth does along with their visitors center and gift shop offering maps, software and GPS.

Special Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Years pacakages are now available on our web site. Choose from our list with favorites as the Pamper Yourself Spa or Indulgence packages just to name a few.

Fall Foliage

Fall is upon us once again here in the Northeast and the next couple of weeks will poroduce wonderful color as the leaves turn from green to vibrant yellows and reds. What a wonderful time expore the hills and valleys of Maine and beyond while spending a few days at the 1802 House Inn. We have a fall foliage pacakge that extends through the month of October that takes you throughout the foothills and valleys of Southern Maine to two different apple orchards, McDougal Orchards, Doles Orcahrd, then the Willowbrook Museum Village and finally to the Cry of the Loon gift shops. Your return trip brings you through Portland and Cape Elizabeth to Portland Headlight. They all feature Maine made goods and foods for you to simply enjoy and possibly take home your Christmas presents while visiting Maine. Come, spend a night or two at our House!

Sue and Marc

Kenenbunkport Restaurants

Kennebunkport has some of the best restaurants in Southern Maine. Whether it's simple seafood or elegantly prepared meals, our guests at the 1820 House Inn are in for a culinary treat.

For those Rachael Ray officionados, she recently visited our area and had a segment on her show 'Tasty Travels' featuring Mabel's Lobster Claw Restaurant that aired in August. Mabels has been in business for many years and has been a favorite for residents and visitors alike throughout the season (Spring, Summer and Fall). Another mainstay open yearround is Alison's Restaurant offering casual dining and a sports bar for thsoe who want to get caught up on local and national sports action
We suggest either Windows on the Water, On the Marsh or Pier 77 for our guests who are looking for a 'special' dining expereince. All offer a sofisticated and diverse menu that changes seasonally to take advantge of the freshest ingredients. We strongly recommeded discussing your dining needs while booking since most restaurants fill rapidly on weekends in the fall. A special note to those cooks out there, Windows on the Water does monthly cooking classes and On the Marsh does seasonal cooking classes. We have attended and think it's a perfect way to spend an evening.

The Wayfarer in Cape Porpoise offers homestyle cooking at very moderate prices. Sue and I dined there this past Thursday and had one of their nightly specials, New England Pot Roast and it was simply delicious. They do not have a liquor license but will allow you to bring your own, and they supply the glasses and cork screw.

We hope this helps with your planning while visiting the 1802 House Inn and the Kennebunkport area.

Marc and Sue

Welcome to the 1802 House Inn

Sue and I want to welcome you to our blog site. We hope those who have stayed with us will take a momment to record your thoughts about the 1802 House Inn and Kennebunkport. For new visitors, we offer a variety of rooms for guests to choose from. All have a fireplace and/or Jacuzzi tub as well a three room suite for those special occasions such as a Honeymoon, Anniversary, engagement or birthday.