We discovered this amazing Alpaca Farm while visiting family in Maine, just a couple of weeks ago…read more I've loved alpacas for years, but had never had the opportunity to see them in person. I could never have imagined how this visit would literally change our lives. Long story short, we have become the owners of a beautiful female Alpaca, Carina. She will stay with her family at the farm and be well taken care for by the amazing, passionate staff. We have family not too far from the farm, who can go visit her. Now we have an excuse to visit Maine more often as well.

I discovered Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm when my company so kindly hired them to host a virtual…read morezoom tour and let me tell you -- it was the best conference call of my life. The session was so informative and the many alpacas were adorable. It was funny to see all my colleagues paying such close attention and asking many questions, which our hostess very warmly accommodated. During a recent vacation to Maine, I couldn't pass up the chance to see the alpacas in real life! They offer free tours and we joined a few others upon arrival. Everyone was wearing masks and following covid guidelines. Everyone we encountered was very kind and knowledgeable. It was such a joy to see the alpacas and the farm in-person -- highly recommend for all ages! My husband, who was not entirely thrilled to make a detour on our road trip to the farm, truly enjoyed it as well. Of course, we stopped by the gift shop where it is very hard to resist buying something of their soft fluffy wool.

While camping, we plugged our CAMPERVAN into barn on this farm, which accommodated us as their…read moreguests for the night. In the morning Doug presented us with all of the farms homemade products. I was so pleased to gather up the goods. Fresh pressed wild blueberry juice. Antioxidants galore!, honey from their bees, powered wild blueberries, frozen blues and blueberry jam with just the right amount of sugar and a great texture. I promised recipes for the blueberry powder and plan to send them soon.

From the owner: Wild Blueberries, one of the most powerful of all antioxidants, available in 5 and 10 pound boxes…read morefresh from our farm. We also offer a blueberry powder supplement so you can reap their health benefits of blueberries all year round. 5 lbs. of fresh blueberries makes 8 oz of powder. Some popular uses include smoothies, baking, cereal, salads, yogurt and tea.

Oh my goodness what a wonderful time we had here! A local business mentioned the Alpaca tours as…read moresomething fun to do with our grandson while we were in town, and I'm so glad she did. I began knitting two years ago and love alpaca yarn, and the thought of being able to meet the alpaca that I am knitting from just seemed so cute. Mike was super friendly and very informative. There were 8 total people in our group (our 5 plus a family of 3) and he was engaging with everyone. Our 5 year old grandson started out a bit unsure but Mike was very encouraging and our grandson was able to really open up. What a great experience for kids. The shop is filled with yarn from the alpacas, and they make sure that you have the name of the alpaca as well in case you need more at a later date. I mentioned we would be back later in the year and would love to take the rug making class and they let us know we can schedule that through them for a date that works for us, so if you don't see an experience listed for your dates, call them or send them an email because they will work with you!

Stumbled across them when our whale watching plans fell through due to the weather. Anne and Mike…read moreare so kind! And the alpacas, I am now a fan! Their little "hum" is so precious. They are really beautiful creatures. Learned so much. Thank you for sharing them with us!

It's a peaceful place to learn and be around wonderful animals and the people that care for them…read more It's not a place for running around and screaming and the good news, is we didn't see any of that. The kids and adults were so respectful and gentle, as guided by the workers. There were a few trails to explore, keep in mind there is a lot of sun exposure, so prepare accordingly. We didn't get a chance to go into the new building, but we spent time exploring and then walked up a ways to the "camp store". I bought a beautifully made necklace by a local artist. We loved the fact they have designated parking AND an EV charger we could use.

A picture perfect beautiful sunny day to visit the farm. Fed the sheep, talked to the goats…read more Admired the cows and flowers. Per the farm cat. The most amazing thing I saw today was the stone sink in their new bathrooms! Wowwwww!!!!

Trust Google Maps, it feels like you are being led astray, but colorful flags mark the entrance to…read moreLulu's barn, and Rose opens the gates to her lovable Alpacas. Lovely way to thaw jaded hearts. Pssst--great date idea, guys

From the owner: At Lulus Barn on Westport Island, Maine, life slows down. Here, you can stretch, breathe, and…read moreconnect — with yourself, with nature, and with our friendly herd of alpacas. We offer weekly yoga classes for all levels, peaceful alpaca farm visits, and seasonal treats like gourmet cupcakes and chef-curated picnic lunches with the alpacas. Whether you’re here for mindful movement or a memorable day with friends and family, you’ll leave with a full heart and maybe a little alpaca fluff on your sweater. Conveniently located near Wiscasset, Boothbay Harbor, Bath, and Brunswick, Lulus Barn is a short drive from Portland and the Midcoast Maine region.

What a fabulous place to celebrate. Six of us enjoyed…read moredinner to honor a wonderful persons birthday! ( best friend to me, mother to 2, mother in law to 1 and my husband came along too)! We shared the focaccia, smashed potatoes and broccoli. Even later in the week, We couldn't stop talking about how delish everything was. Main courses for our table included steak, & two different pasta dishes. Mist of us tried the apple cider mimosa, and some had wines. It's the sort of food where when you have finished the meal, you wish you could do it all over again. My advice, eat very S L O W L Y. For dessert we shared an orgasmic piece of flourless chocolate cake.

This place has so much going for it, a gem off the beaten path. But there are a few things that…read morehad me dropping a star. First the greats: beautiful setting and barn. Wonderful, friendly reception by the staff. Arrive a little early for your reservation, check in and grab a beer. Walk around the grounds, be sure to wear farm-ready shoes if you do this and watch your step as this is a real farm. Picnic tables are all around, grab a seat, review the menu and listen to the music. When it is time to for your reservation head back in and order at the register. You will need to pick your table in advance letting them know the table number at time of ordering. Your food will be delivered to your table. The food is very, very good. We had the pizzette as an appetizer and the wood fired crust was perfect. For dinner we chose the pasta and pork entrees. Large portions, great flavors, perfectly cooked and presented. They only serve Maine beers which is also wonderful. We shared a bottle of wine, it was reasonably priced. The frozen dessert was delicious. Dinner could not be better. Now the less goods. Cover charge. We had beers, appetizer, 2 entrees, a bottle of wine and dessert. What is the first charge I see on the bill? 2x$15 cover charge. Who ever heard of such a thing for a restaurant? Not good. If live music is a must for the venue, Increase your food prices, have a food and drink minimum or charge the cover to those who are only drinking and listening to music. After what we just dropped on dinner seeing a cover charge was not cool. Table hunting. We had a 6:15 reservation on a Saturday night. It was touch and go as to whether or not we could get a table for two in the dining room. If you can't get a table you may have to sit at a larger table and share space with others or be in bar area or outside. Would be nice to know you have a table without the stress. I am not adverse to this type of seating but it feels more brewery-like than restaurant-like. Overall this is a great place. Really good for small group or family. Not your special anniversary, quiet table kind of place. But this is a must do place when thinking about places to bring visitors or just a casual night out for two. Parking can be tricky so leave the big truck at home and bring the small car. For those thinking this is a replacement for The Lost Kitchen. It is not. Both TLK and TPF are wonderful but they are not interchangeable experiences. But, it is waaay easier to get a reservation at TPF and the food is terrific so put it on your summer dining list.

We went to u pick both blueberries and raspberries. Both were very plentiful…read more Fairwinds farm does not charge extra for their pint, quart, or flat boxes which is a plus. They make it easy to check out, Venmo, cash and cards are accepted. Will always pick at this farm.

We are so fortunate to have many wonderful local farmers in our area and my wife and I shop at a…read morenumber of them but we find Fairwinds Farm to be our overall favorite. The combination of quality produce, super friendly staff, fantastic berry picking and a great farm share program is hard to beat. They have a variety of locations where they sell their products during the summer which makes them convenient to most people in the region. You definitely need to check them out.

Deliciousness at its finest..!! You can NOT get any fresher…read morethan strait off the tree. My family and I LOVE this Apple Farm (even tho it is a tad expensive) The difference is all in the TASTE.. Try the Honey Crisp Apples.. they are AMAZING..!! BUT BE SURE TO SAVE SOME FOR MEE..!!!

Apple cider donuts here are so good! Such good apples as well, bit expensive but overall a great…read moreexperience.

I enjoyed picking there today. I learned to pick berries at farms like this as a child many years…read moreago. The berries were sweet and delightful. It's too bad that some people apparently had a hard time there. Jumping over rows is rude and harms the crop they work very hard to produce. It's very hard to find workers for jobs like this now and sometimes you get a bad "berry". It happens. If people would pick properly no one would feel the need to yell. I enjoyed my time there and picked what I wanted fairly quickly. The woman weighing was pleasant and I enjoyed speaking with her while paying for my treasures. YUM!

The Popps are wonderful people and David and Olive helped me and my family years ago. It's…read moreunfortunate that it's difficult to find good help on a farm setting especially these days but if there is an issue, instead of leaving unhappy, please take it up with the owner. He is a fair man and that way he can become aware of the problem. My boyfriend and I worked on the Popp farm and the Popps paid us very very well to those who might need a good job working outdoors. David is a fair man to work for. And if there's good berries, don't let the ignorance of others ruin your time. I stood up to them. It's ignorance. And as long as they think they can get away with it they will continue. We need to support our local farmers. It's hard work. And that is a family's dream there on the bank of the river. I hope if anyone with a good attitude who needs work will apply. David needs reliable, honest people. We need to all do our part to help break down that kind of behavior because when when your kids go to school, they are facing the children of those same people. Susan G.

Lovely farm! We were driving around the area, and after seeing their fresh produce, we had to pull…read moreover to check it out. There's so much going on here! It's beyond a vegetable and fruit stand. They have dozens of local Maine products, from sauces and jams to pies and cheeses. They also had a U-Pick option. We bought wild blueberries, cukes, a blueberry pie, and apple cider donuts (only $0.75 each!). We were just in love with their selection. The gentleman working at the front was also very nice. Next time I'm in the area, I'll stop at School House Farm again.

The farm stand is very mid. It's super loud and parking is annoying, all the car fumes and rubber…read moredust is getting on everything. The signs are misleading and doesn't really seem like anything is organic. The lady working at the counter was a total sour cat. In an area where Beth's and spear farms are so close this is like going to Walmart.