We could not have asked for a more beautiful spot to get married at this past Saturday. The whole…read moreweekend was nothing short of fun for everyone involved. We had our rehearsal dinner at the beautiful barn on their property. The inside of the barn is absolutely gorgeous and didn't really need to be decorated as the appearance is gorgeous as is and they had some decorations already there. It was so easy and so much fun, everyone was able to relax and enjoy our time together. The ceremony was beautiful as was the reception. The spot is incredibly gorgeous. They had all tables, chairs, linens and everything else we needed to accommodate the 150 people that were there. We couldn't have done it without Julie, Charles and there beautiful family that put in so much effort and made us feel at home. We highly recommend this venue and couldn't be happier. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed there time too! Thank you Kelleys Place on the Cove!!!

Bottom Line: A guilded age mansion that gives a glimpse into the history of Bar Harbor and the…read moreearly 1900s. La Rochelle is a large, historical home overlooking Frenchman Bay. While it was once the 41-room summer cottage for the Bowdoin family today it serves as the headquarters of the the Bar Harbor Historical Society. The mansion is also a wedding venue. If, when visiting La Rochelle you are hoping to feel like you are stepping into a time machine to 1903, you'll need a lot of imagination. The mansion has been the home to various families and it has served several purposes since it was the Bowdoin's summer cottage. So, the physical structure is original but very little else is. Also, a lot of the rooms are closed and serve as private offices or storage for the Bar Harbor Historical Society. But, as a bonus, there is a lot of Bar Harbor history and artifacts displayed throughout. What I found most interesting about La Rochelle was the Flower Room including the placement of it. I can recall visiting mansions with a designated area of the kitchen or butler's pantry for assembling flower arrangements but I can't recall one that had a dedicated Flower Room. I also thought it was interesting that the Flower Room was placed adjacent to the main foyer instead of closer to where the servants would be working. La Rochelle is a wonderful piece of Bar Harbor and American history and I am grateful that the Bar Harbor Historical Society was able to purchase La Rochelle to preserve it for future generations. I also appreciate the very kind volunteers that work at the mansion. La Rochelle is am impressive site from West Street but it looks even more impressive from water, or so I imagine. We did not get to see the house from that view but based on pictures, you can really see the elevation of the home and the many chimneys. Before leaving La Rochelle we visited the gift shop which is full of pretty things. I was eyeing up some puzzles but due to very limited space in my suitcase I just purchased a few greeting cards. Overall we had a nice visit to La Rochelle and we were glad to support the Bar Harbor Historical Society.

Lots of interesting information. It's a self guide tour. Plenty of time to walk around. Beautiful…read moreinterior. Was having a great time till we went into the gift shop and the first 3 sentences from the gift shop cashier was political. Such a bumer to end on a sour note. The subject was illegal immigrants.....I'm Hispanic.

As a worker at wedding at this venue, I think it is important to pass along information about what…read moreyou can expect when working an event at French's Point. I have worked for many caterers and have never seen a property manager quite like Kim. She would not lift a finger to help anyone with anyone at all, and looked at everyone with the biggest sourpuss for hours. Walking by, you could hear her critiquing guests, and when asked where items were or for a helping hand with anything, she would scoff and act as though your mere presence was an inconvenience to her. Her chaperone-like presence was cold and uninviting for the duration of the ceremony and reception. And then during breakdown, instead of helping the process along, it was as if she was tapping her watch with irritation while all staff busted their humps in attempts to meet her requirement of breaking down within an hour of shutting down. Her judge mental, unkind nature was truly alarming to experience in the service industry. The space, on the other hand, was beautiful and well-kept, with sprawling grounds and comfortable accommodations.

From the owner: French's Point offers our year-round, oceanfront, vacation rental estate, exclusively to one group…read moreof guests for the weekend to ensure complete privacy & an abundance of time with loved ones. A weekend at French's Point feels like a reunion & a vacation, with a wedding at the heart of it all.

Nice small town local lodge friendly guys horse shoes out back A couple of pool tables a smoking…read moreroom and 4 beers on top

Wonderful! We celebrated a shared birthday at Wanderwood. It was glorious, beautiful, and a…read morepleasure. The location is an atmospheric renovated barn, situated above an open field and trees, with winding trails down to a lake. It's full of character - a storied place for sure. We had music and food to share with our guests. The day is likely to live long in our memories, and we could not be more grateful. Thank you!

From the owner: Wanderwood is a sustainable lodging and events business built around a working farm…read more We connect guests and our community to the vitally important forests, fields, lakes, streams and agricultural lands surrounding us.

Beautiful Venue with Terrible Service. This is a beautiful…read morevenue managed with extreme unprofessionalism. You will pay premium rates and receive terrible treatment from the venue management. Brides need to be warned that the customer service does not match the beauty of this venue. Jenifer (venue owner) was very rude to the families of the bride and groom. She insisted upon calling a special needs child the wrong name because "that was the name written on the paper." The child understandably did not respond to a name that wasn't their own. Jennifer insisted that the Bridal and Groom parties clean up their get ready spaces before they walked down the aisle. She locks up the spaces up for the night before the ceremony and does not allow the wedding party back into the get ready spaces to freshen up or store their personal items. Jennifer did poorly in keeping the event coordinated. She contributed extreme amount of stress to the bride and groom's families throughout the event. The bride and groom were rushed out the venue before they were ready to leave, and important reception traditions were overlooked in the rush of turning the people out. The bride, standing in the driveway, exclaimed, "wait, we haven't done the speeches yet!" Jenifer was "good enough " to let the do the speeches standing in the driveway. The space was contracted by the bride and groom until 9:00 PM, but Jennifer made sure that they were out of the barn and standing in the driveway at 6:30 PM. It was APPALLING to see a couple and their loved ones treated so poorly on such an important day. I have attended two weddings at this venue (August 2020 and June 2021) and both events were strained by the demeanor of Jenifer. Brides should consider alternative options to Timber Hitch Farm. Your loved ones will be kept on pins and needles by the management and will not be able to enjoy your special day.

We had our wedding here in early September! Such a stunning venue! The owner, Jennifer, was…read morewonderful to work with! She made sure our day ran smooth and helped with all day of coordination which was a huge relief for me! We were given plenty of time to set up and decorate the day before and day of! I love that she has all the tables and chairs included as many other venues require you to rent those separate. Jennifer also has a wide variety of decor that is available to use free of charge in addition to lawn games! Our guests loved all the lawn games and the outdoor fire pit! I would define recommend the Timber Hitch, our day was absolutely perfect!

It is a very interesting and beautiful house. Bright & airy. Meticulously restored. Elegant yet…read morewarm and friendly. Incredible woodwork throughout the house. Lots of thoughtful amenities throughout. It's a treat to stay at this house.

ORIGIN: In the course of preserving a landmark home that…read moresits on top of a hill overlooking the Penobscot Bay, Justin Cooper, a co-owner/musician, has recently transformed the enclosed front porch into a music and special event venue. The site named after the towering elm trees that populate the town. CONCEPT: The event space brings life back into the former 18,000 square foot circa 1895 residential building, and provides a community music venue in which neighbors can gather and hear a variety of musicians from across the country. EXPERIENCE: I experienced a performance of the Young Fables, a musical and real life female/male duo formed by Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford. The duo was on tour in the region, and hail from Tennessee. They had been solicited by The Elms at Castine owner to perform two consecutive summer nights. Justin Cooper introduced the duo, and set an expectation that everyone would hear the entire performance. The makeshift performance space is narrow, holding 12 large round tables, each accompanying four guests. To further reduce distractions, a fifteen minute intermission was scheduled between the 8:30-10:30 PM performance. The intermission allowed time for community connections, which is a significant component of events at The Elms at Castine. Given the residential building most recently served as an inn, there is a bar near the performance area, and guests are able to bring their purchases to their assigned tables. In speaking to homeowners in the community, it is clear that they appreciate the addition of an evening entertainment venue. I was impressed by the talent of the duo, Laurel's voice, and Wes's guitar playing, an opinion shared by the audience. Although an audiophile, such as my husband or professional musician could notice some acoustic issues due to the makeshift performance environment, it was not apparent to me. TIPS: Upcoming performances are listed on the website, and tickets can sell out quickly. By clicking "buy on map" customers can view and select seats that are available. There is an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant ramp to help those who need it, but to avoid interior steps into the main performance space those with disabilities will need to reserve a special, limited "VIP" seating area that overlooks the enclosed porch. Unfortunately this area currently demands an additional charge, 50% more than the $40 general admission.

Infinite gratitude to American Legion Post 200 and the Maine Greeters for providing a friendly face…read moreand warm hospitality to my kid brother as his unit made a pit stop at the Bangor Airport. Your commitment to welcome, celebrate and photograph the transit of every service member should warm the hearts of all Americans. Whether you're a pinko hippie or a goose-stepping fascist, be proud to live in a country with people such as the Maine Greeters. For those of you unfamiliar with these people checkout: http://www.mainetroopgreeters.com/ http://mainetroopgreeters.smugmug.com/

My goodness, what a great place!! If I could give it 10 stars, I would. Absolutely, definitely stay…read morehere but book early. When I got there at the height of summer, they were totally booked. So, before anything else I want to point out something that really meant a lot to me. I have multiple sclerosis and I forgot to ask for a handicap room. The room had two grab bars in the tub which was amazing! Generally, the world doesn't automatically think of people with mobility issues, but this place did. Otherwise, beautiful place with a lovely room. The room was clean, spacious, well appointed and was well lit with a nice window out front. Check-in was easy and the people who work there are very nice. The gentleman cleaning my room was outside when I was putting my duffel bag back up in the cargo carrier on top of my car and came right over to help me. Like I said, 10 out of 10!

What a hidden gem this place is. Out of state event and we had no idea where to stay. So glad we…read morefound this inn. No frills but clean as ever. Hubby said he's never seen a tub as white & clean. Bed was comfy with great linens & pillows. Free wifi, quiet spot with coffee in the room, cute small fridge & small microwave. There's a Hanniford across the street & dunks right next door. Staff is super friendly. Vending machine in lobby but I only saw water & drinks. Chips & candy would have been nice but again there's a store very close. Definitely gonna save this place for nxt visit to Maine.