MyCamdenMaine

Camden Maine is more then the mountains and the sea. There is a real farm culture here to enjoy also. When you are in town, enjoy the fruit of the land. When in Maine – do as the Maine -ah’s do, eat fiddleheads, organic grass fed meat, drink MOO Milk, enjoy scallops, lobster and shrimp.

From farm to table trip:

Wake up and enjoy a organic and natural breakfast at Windward House. Walk over to the Farmer’s Market at the Knox Mill on Washington Street, downtown Camden Maine and see local vegetables, flowers, jams and crafts. Then hop on you rented bicyle and head out on the “Most Beautiful Walk” route through Camden and Rockport. You will pass by Aldermere Farm where you will see the famous Belted Galloway cows. You might want to stop at Laite Beach to get your feet wet and cool down. If need more of a workout, bike up to the Camden Dalhia Farm and enjoy the flowers. Then back Windward House were you can enjoy a locally made wine and prepare for dinner at Primo in Owls Head Maine. By far the best organic restaurant in MidCoast Maine. Go early so you can walk around the grounds and see the gardens. If you can not get into Primo we suggest trying Shepard’s Pie in Rockport.

Winery festival

Press release from Sharon Kitchens: July 9, 2008 Vineyard is @5 miles from the Inn.

A TOAST TO MIDCOAST MAINE
Let the vino flow

Known as a food destination, the Midcoast Region is also a great place for tasting wine.  A good place to start is Cellardoor Vineyard, a boutique winery located in Lincolnville, where visitors are invited to free tours and tastings. The newly remodeled barn built in the late 18th century boasts an impressive tasting bar stocked with their 17 wines.  Prince Valiant, a Bordeaux and Syrah blend is their biggest, driest red with Queen Anne’s Lace, a white blend of Vidal and Riesling, a customer favorite. Take in the breathtaking views, wander through the 68  acres of fields, break for a picnic and relish in the experience.  Cellardoor Vineyard has a small on site market, or guests can bring goodies from Megunticook Market in Camden or The Market Basket in Rockport.  For special occasions and advance requests from groups they will even oblige with a barrel tasting.  On October 18, 2008 visitors to the vineyard are in for a stomping good time at Cellardoor’s annual Romp and Stomp a community wide event, which if not a little messy, is a lot of fun with live music and hot air balloon rides. www.mainewine.com  

Camden Maine, how do you love lobster? Let us count the ways…

What are we suggesting? Come and stay in Camden Maine and sample a different lobster dish each day, lobster chowder, lobster mashed potatoes, steamed lobster, or how about tempura lobster with forest mushrooms, bok-choy, micro greens and a lemon nage?
You don’t need to wait for Rockland’s annual Lobster Festival to have a great time eating lobster in a small New England coastal village.
Of the five finalists in the 2008 People’s Choice Lobster Awards, two were from Camden Maine restaurants: Atlantica and Natalies. Joshua Clark, from Atlantica Seafood Bistro, owned by Chef Ken Pacquin and his wife Del, with their fantastic lobster mashed among other great menu items, and Lawrance Klang, the executive Chef at Natalies restaurant in Camden Maine was also one of the top five who competed in the People’s Choice award for his lobster recipe. For such a small town, that’s really amazing. All of these great lobster restaurants are within an easy walk of the Camden Windward House Bed and Breakfast.
The People’s Choice competition held every year at Blaine House, the Maine Governor’s mansion, in Augusta, netted not one but two great Camden Maine chefs!
In addition, Bayview Lobster has a live lobster tank right out on the dock, and steams them perfectly for their guests, not to mention Camden’s Thai curry Lobster, Waterfront Restaurant’s lobster, Ephemere fresh french influenced seafood, and Francine’s local chef for fresh Maine Lobster, and don’t forget that classic New England favorite, -the lobster roll, and who better to serve it than the Camden Deli? The Camden Deli has great food and a great view, and the best Lobster Roll for miles around!

For more information on dining out in Camden Maine, check out our
• Restaurants in Camden Maine Page
• Restaurants in Camden Maine with Harbor Views