Really a 3.5! I'm on…read morethe hunt for this peony that I saw in someone's yard and then again at Fiddler's Green. The Hostess who put out the peony said that she found it at Islandscaping. Yes... so beautiful. I must have it. A Peony of all yellow stamen just puffed together in a big ball in the center with one layer of red petals circling this pom pom of fluff. So I went to Islandscaping. Peonies run from 20-50 dollars. This is very reasonably priced to the point of me thinking about sneaking on one of the more expensive Peony trees onto the plane. Then on second thought, if it wasn't this rare beauty that I wanted to find, then there is no point in that extra toil. So I never found the peony I wanted. There was coffee in the back for a dollar in case you needed your morning fix. On a side story, one of the staff saved a baby bird from a fallen tree and placed it in one of the tubs of bushes. It was so cute and naughty (it would jump out of the nest she put there and run all over asking for buyers to STOMP him!) They named him Spruce (after the tree he fell from) and fed him by hand with the worms they found under the flower pots. So cute. Whenever you got close to Spruce, he opened up his big beak and waited for it to be filled with a worm. These people have so much heart.

We were impressed with the beautiful watercolors and the gorgeous pottery. All reflective of the…read morebeautiful land and seascapes of Downeast Maine. After wandering the various shops in town (as well as the arts festival in the square), we finally found the perfect morning mug... actually a pair of them! We'll certainly be back!

I really liked the pottery at Evergreen. The owners are friendly too. I left here with a HUGE…read morecoffee mug and I've been using it ever since. They have a nice selection of pottery in pretty neutral colors, plates, mugs, bowls, vases, etc. There's a small selection of jewelry in the store too, looked cute, but I was on a serious mug mission. I'll be stopping in here on my next trip to Bar Harbor to update my collection for sure!

I came here today with the intention of buying one of their bigger taxidermy pieces and decided to…read moreleave after the employees at the front were super rude to me and my boyfriend. We asked a very valid question about one of the pieces and they both rolled their eyes at us and talked to us like we were stupid. My nephew had been in the store after we had left and witnessed a different couple buying something and those same employees were super rude and after they left my nephew heard them say "stupid tourists". I came here last year and had a great experience but who ever they decided to hire needs an attitude adjustment.

My 11 year old daughter & I spent over an hour in this amazing shop. We could have easily spent a…read morefull day. We had top notch service & info as one of the employees unlocked cases to show us the goodies inside and answer all our questions. Don't miss the upstairs loft!

There's a lot of turnover but several guys work the back desk really know their stuff and can talk…read moreyou through just about any job. This is why I go there - and the milled lumber is terrific. Got to knock them down a star because so much of the lumber is stacked outside under tarps, which don't offer much protection from the weather during the day. But the yard crew are helpful and decent and also full of information and that's why I keep going there.

They take no responsibility for mistakes, they have a huge turn over in reps and don't take the…read moretime to train new ones. If you have a pulse and answer a phone. Here you go "title ". Call Ware-Butler or Hammond. They'll deliver for free and much cheaper.

Awesome Quilt Shop in Bar Harbor! So many options and Maine inspired fabrics! They even opened…read morespecifically on a Monday when they are normally closed because of our quilting group called ahead before our cruise ship stop in Bar Harbor. Definitely check it out when you're in port. It's a half mile walk slightly up hill from the cruise port. Or you can call an Uber to go up and walk back. So many scenic sights on the stroll through town!

My dear friend took me to this store on a rainy day and we had a blast! The owner was so…read moreknowledgeable and warm. They had an awesome selection of quilt fabric and quilting gear (I don't quilt, but I appreciate). The store also had scrapbook supplies, beads and buttons (a beautifully curated selection), a a casual, funky vibe that made me never want to leave.

Your crafting life as you know it is incomplete if you haven't stopped here yet…read more This store has fabric like you literally can't believe. Prints of Archie comics and flying saucers, of vintage seed packs and bikes on parade. And best of all, fabric capturing every part of Maine life - mussel shells, sea glass, lobsters, buoys, mountains, and more. And the fun doesn't stop there - they also sell prints and easy but beautiful kits for making lighthouses and other simple projects. And they'll give you advice on buttons or materials or anything else sewing-related. Not to be missed for crafters in the area!

This is a great quilt shop! The owner is a great help and has a great selection of quality fabrics,…read moreand lots of great notions!

This gallery and artists' studio is located on a quiet back road near Seal Cove. Two artists are…read moreresponsible for the paintings (mostly of maritime scenes) and pottery on display. We purchased a piece of pottery to take home. Much of the pottery is functional, with food-safe glazes, but there are also some decorative pieces. If you are on the "quiet side" of MDI and enjoy gallery hopping, this place is worth the five-minute excursion from the main road.