Category: Nature

Discover Wiscasset, Museums, Nature, Weekends in Wiscasset

Weekends in Wiscasset – May 11th and 12th, 2019

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Saturday, May 11th

Montsweag Flea Market

Midcoast Maine’s largest flea market, just opened for the season. This will be their first Saturday flea market

Art of Woodburning Class – Shelter Institute

“Explore tools, wood types and techniques to open a world of creativity, utilitarian uses and unique gifts. Wood burning has much to offer and does not require you to be an artist. In this hands on workshop you will learn the varied marks each burn tip can make and how to use them in lettering and imagery. Learn how to transfer images to the wood, the pros and cons of wood types, safety, adding color and so much more. Tools and wood will be provided. If you own a wood burning tool and/ or wood burnings you have done in the past please feel free to bring them. Participants will have the opportunity to make multiple completed projects. “

WWF Railway Steam Trains Running

Steam trains depart our Museum grounds at Sheepscot at: 10:30 AM • 12 Noon • 1:30 PM for a 40- to 50-minute, 5-mile round trip. 10:55 AM • 12:25 PM • 1:55 PM Tour our Museum grounds and see restoration projects underway in our shops. Try your hand at operating a hand car in our yard. Visit our gift shop and learn more about the Maine two-footers!

Mother’s Day Tea at WWW Railway

Ride the Noon train to Alna Center for our Mother’s Day tea. An english-style tea will be served and special gifts and surprises are in store for Moms. Tickets are reservation-only and limited, so get yours now!

Sunday, May 12th (Mother’s Day)

Pop up Florist at Spruce and Little Maine Mercantile

“We are excited to announce we will be hosting a floral pop up shop on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12th at Spruce & Little Maine Mercantile! These incredible floral creations are brought to you by floral artist @eldebery & her lovingly crafted arrangements are sure to dazzle & warm the hearts of all you mama’s out there! “

Mother’s Day at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Treat mom to flowers – entire gardens of them.
Enjoy our early bulb display and other spring ephemerals with mom this Mother’s Day – all moms receive free admission to the Gardens on Sunday, May 12.

Mother’s Day Brunch at Robinhood Free Meeting House

“We welcome you to join us for our annual celebration of moms! Your brunch faves, some new dishes, and special mommy juices will be available.
We maxxed out this event last year so call or mssg us for reservations to secure your table. Don’t let mom down!” (207) 613-5682

For a full list of events check out our events calendar on our website

Nature, Pet Friendly, Wiscasset

Pet Friendly Rooms and a Hiking Trail

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All Pet Friendly Rooms have Private Entrances

We have 7 pet friendly rooms and a 1/4 mile hiking trail that dogs love!

All of our pet friendly rooms are on the ground floor with a separate entrance. This makes it easy to get your pet onto the trail or into your car without worrying about disturbing other people.

Our pet friendly rooms also have linoleum planking. It looks like wood but you don’t have to worry about your pet’s paws scratching it and it won’t stain like carpets.

Picture of our pet friendly cottage rooms with linoleum flooring for ease in cleaning and durability.
Linoleum Flooring in Pet Friendly Rooms

We do allow pets to be left alone in rooms. We just ask that you put up the Do Not Disturb sign when you’re out. Our rooms have been insulated with pets noises in mind.

Our 1/4 mile hiking trail is near the pet friendly rooms. In fact our One Queen Bed pet friendly rooms have a private back porch that leads directly onto the trail. We have garbage cans throughout the property and give you a roll of bags when you check in.

Picture of our pet friendly rooms with one queen bed. Rooms have private back porch leading onto our trail.
Private Back Porch on Pet Friendly Cottage Room with One Queen Bed

We also give copies of PETMaine to all pet owners and have provided additional information on local pet resources, dog parks, pet friendly restaurants in your room.

Reserve your pet friendly room today

Kids activities, Museums, Nature

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens named #3 of top 5 Botanical Gardens

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In 2016, Nature Hills, “America’s largest online plant nursery,” named Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens #3 on the top 5 botanical gardens to visit in the Eastern United States. this is just one of many awards won by the gardens.

image of cat fence and cottage in the children's area of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Children’s area of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

My husband and I love the gardens. We visited with my sister’s family on our first trip to the area to look at the Wiscasset Motor Lodge prior to purchasing it. We fell in love with the botanical gardens and we fell in love with the lodge. In the gardens there are miles of lovely trails, a view of the river, and waterfalls. It’s definitely worth repeat visits and we knew we’d be buying an annual membership. So it’s not surprising to hear all the accolades the gardens receive.