Summer is just around the corner, I hope.

Yes, the snow on the side of the house has not completely melted and the weatherman says that temps may dip into the teens at night but I know that summer is not far off.  I am looking forward to feeling the warm breeze off the ocean, the smell of lilac in the air and enjoying the sweet taste of wild raspberries. 

Camden, Maine is an amazing place to spend a couple of days or weeks during the summer. Abigail's Inn is located in a perfect spot for guests to enjoy the entire midcoast area.  We are mere steps away from Camden harbor where the beautiful schooners the Olad and the Surprise provide guests with 2-hour sailing adventures.  The inn is located at the base of Mt. Battie located in Camden Hills State Park.  A walk through our backyard and up a neighborhood street will lead guests to the trailhead.  After a 30 minute hike to the top you will be graced with a spectacular view of the town and the harbor.  Pack lunch and spend a day at the top hiking or just enjoying the view.  After hiking guests may want to go for a swim or a kayak in the pristine Megunticook Lake which is a scenic 8 minute drive from the inn. 

We are also fortunate to have some wonderful shops a short walk from the inn.  Glendarragh Lavender shop offers the enchanting smell of lavender in soaps, candles, pillows, and as a seasoning for food.  Much of the lavendar is grown on the family's farm in Appleton, Maine.  The Smiling Cow has been a Camden, Maine tradition for 40 years.  The shop offers a wide range of merchandise all with a Maine theme.  If people are looking for gifts to take home to friends and family the Smiling Cow is the place to go. Also, guests won't want to miss Once A Tree featuring all wood items from artists in New England or Jo Ellen Designs' beautiful rugs and gift items. 

After a full day of shopping, sailing and hiking guests will have a wide range of choices of excellent restaurants to have dinner.  Atlantica, located right on the harbor, offers fresh local food done deliciously.  Ken and Dell have owned the restaurant for more than 10 years and have put their heart and soul into creating wonderful food.  Fresh Restaurant located on Bayview landing is another great place to have a meal.  Serving classic coastal New England dishes inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean region.  Also, the Fresh Bakery is a great place to grab a sandwich or an awesome loaf of artisan bread.  40 Paper is another wonderful restaurant serving many glutton free options in a fun environment and they have an amazing happy hour menu.  Francine's Bistro located on Chestnut street has been written up in a number of dining magazines.  Chef Brian Hill changes up the menu almost daily and uses locally sourced ingredients to create a flavor sensation.  I am getting hungry just writing this.

So let us all hope that summer arrives soon so that we can enjoy all that Camden has to offer.  See you soon!