We make plant based elixirs for both humans and dogs Over the past 4 years we have been using…read moreWyman's exclusively and here's why; Growing up in Massachusetts, picking wild blueberries was one of my greatest childhood memories. I judge every blueberry pie, muffin and blueberry pancake against my memorized palate. Wyman's is the real deal and the closest if not the exact same Blueberry I remember picking as I grew up., I know as I am in charge of quality control. Thank you so much for avoiding the temptation of selling to a corporation...It will never be the same. I love your frozen Wyman's blueberries and we understand your frozen carry more dense nutrients than fresh... How lucky for us...and our dogs steering from diseases;-)) May our Almighty Lord continue blessing you, your family and your extraordinary company. Blessings, Jeannie O'Donnell Bear's Youthful Elixir

We had a tour of their warehouse and processing plant. It was very interesting. What a great bunch…read moreof people who work there. I would encourage anyone to take a tour if offered.

I love this place. First of all, they're so nice and helpful. But really the star of the show is…read morethe food. If you're into local food, STOP HERE! Organic produce, the nicest cheeses, local wine... a perfect place to stop for picnic supplies. But also groceries: when I'm coming through I load up. They make sauces and soups themselves and have them in the freezer. I'm impressed and inspired by their dedication to local food, most of what they sell is from right nearby or elsewhere in Maine. A great place for gifts too.

Everything was quite wonderful-seaweed, sauna,seaside views . The scrub and clay were divine. I…read morewill come back!

The Public House is the best restaurant in Machias, hands down. Good food, good service. Six of us…read moredined and had an excellent experience. My 'steak Oscar' at 30 bucks was outstanding! The fish and chips others had was met with compliments. And our diner who had the Ribeye thought it one of the best she has had (though the most expensive dish on the menu!). Drinks were good,though, like most establishments now, expensive...12+..... for dining in this area of Maine, only Helen's comes close.

So several years ago, this place brought a new restaurant and event venue to Downeast Maine…read more Sit-down restaurants for dinner are scarce in these parts so if you don't want to make dinner at your rental or eat at a picnic bench, it's nice to have another option. We heard some good things so we made a reservation for an early supper. Decor is modern farmhouse. We arrived on time for our reservation and were seated promptly with menus. We were one of two tables in the room, the other seated a couple of minutes before us on the opposite side of the space. For the next 10 minutes a waitress went back and forth to this other table bringing drinks and taking orders. Another staffer was clearing tables near us and resetting them. Puzzled, one us went to the hosting station and a minute or so later a waitress appeared at the table explaining that someone did not check us in and that's why she did not come to our table. An apology (for the restaurant and/or herself) would have been appropriate but was not forthcoming. The food here runs from good to ok, but occasionally bad due to execution. We arrived hungry and ordered several appetizers. The winner of this course was the lobster bisque which flavorful and full of lobster pieces. The hot crab dip was cheesy and tasty but was served with bland commercial and perhaps stale tortilla chips;some nice toasts points might have been a better option. Our third diner ordered the shrimp cocktail hoping for a taste of the local Gulf of Maine shrimp, but that was not the case. For entrees, the most pleasing was the fish and chips, a generous piece of flaky, nicely fried haddock served with fries and Cole slaw. The smash burger was a double patty with all the trimmings but it lack seasoning and the usual crispness that is associated with the smash of the cold patty against the hot metal of the grill. The smoked salmon BLT was a fail. The bacon was cut to bits, the avocado schmear barely covered half the bun, the lettuce was part of the heart that was curly and made the sandwich fall apart and there was no tomato on the sandwich. For dessert , we shared the blueberry crisp with vanilla ice cream. While the blueberries were tasty as was the ice cream, there was no crisp here on the top except for a bit of oats that appeared to be added before the ice cream without being baked on. Generally, I can overlook some fails like the ones reported but there is no excuse for dirty dishes and unsafe conditions. Drinking water comes in a carafe that you serve yourself by pouring into short blue tinted tumblers. I poured for our table and two of the glasses were not used by us as there were lip prints of lipstick on them. We took two glasses from an adjacent table that was just set and again, one of them was also marked with a lipstick lip mark. Lastly, I asked for a table with a view, if possible. We were seated in a corner with a view of the trees for one of us and a view of the water. I noticed a door with an exit sign near us. It's a door you would not be able to exit as it was a clear 15ft drop to the ground. A wooden 2x4 was affixed to the frame across the door handle so you could not use it. But in case of fire, there was no way to safely escape through this door to no where. I might return under the right circumstances for the bisque and the fish, but I would walk out if I encountered the same safety issues again.

We found meats from this farm while on vacation in Blue Hill, ME. We were shopping at the Blue Hill…read morefood co-op and found the ground chicken Italian sausage. It was the perfect addition to my lasagna! On the way home, I picked up a couple more packages cause I didn't wanna miss out. About a month after this, I decided to place an online order. And I am so happy I did. The chicken lovers sausage was spectacular. I just ordered another one! My fave is the chorizo chicken sausage. It tastes so good in my enchilada casserole! We highly recommend this farm! They are a great option for a gift as well. Check them out, you will not be disappointed!

Got some of their yogurt and chèvre from a local market that they supply. Both are very expensive…read more However, the Greek style yoghurt is the best ever. A small container of herbed chèvre was crazy expensive but very creamy and tasty. They sell all sorts of cow and goat dairy including unhomogenized milk. Their website identifies the local markets they supply as well as their market with the original 9th generation Tide Mill farm.

Small farms producing organic quality products are always expensive. Worth every penny as you know…read morethat what is going into your mouth is not only exceptionally delicious but highly nutritious as well. My favorites are their Greek style yogurt (and I hate commercial Greek style yogurt) and their goat cheese.

We loved this place. It's a large yellow building, easy to find on Main Street in Machias. This is…read morethe site of the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War. We were visiting from the Midwest and admittedly don't recall many details from history class, so we literally thought it was a historical site that had been turned into a bar and wondered if the staff would be dressed up as war re-enactors! It is not that at all and it turned out to be a highlight of our stay in Maine. The guide we had is a history teacher and she knew a lot about a lot-the actual events but also the real humans involved and their families. She knew all about how households of the time were run, typical family routines and roles, how foods were prepared, household tools and textiles, attitudes and social expectations, superstitions and legends. She inspired all three of us (two adults and a teenager) to learn more about Machias and the Revolutionary War in general. This museum makes it so much easier to connect to the real people who lived through and made this history. It is unlike any other historical tour I've been on. I would have stayed longer if I could have. There is something for everyone here, it's not just about the war and shots fired. You go room by room and spend a good 20-30 minutes or longer in each room depending on how many questions you ask about the items in that room. It is a very detailed and data intensive tour, so don't go if you're hungover, hungry or not in the mood to absorb, observe and be immersed. If you are a naval history buff or a Revolutionary War buff, call them and schedule a visit to see if you can help them identify some of the pieces they've received over the years from folks who maybe didn't know what they were donating. I don't recommend this for young kids or people who aren't comfortable in small spaces. The museum is a boarding house/tavern and has been kept pristine in its original 1770s state, so think very small rooms, low ceilings. The tour groups are kept small so there is enough room as you walk through. Call ahead to schedule and make sure there is a guide available on the day you want to go. I was so impressed with the passion and dedication behind this tour. We were there two weeks ago and are still talking about it and looking up books at the library.

Beautiful venue. Small tasting area. Maybe six or so comfortably. Each tasting is five pours of…read moreyour choosing. I tried all five of the dry and the four semi dry. (Yes that is nine I gave one away to my son!) Chose two bottles to purchase. The coastal red (semi-dry) and wild blueberry (dry). Estate is in the name but they do not have a vineyard. They do purchase their blueberries, apples, and pears. Very much enjoyed the conversation. Brilliant wine creations with the fruit.

Arrived to winery after a considerable drive, only 4 cars in parking lot, flowers and landscaping…read moreare beautiful. However, there were 10-12 people waiting on the porch to go inside, sounded like only 4 people at a time were allowed at a time, so we left after the other people said it would probably be a 1-2 hour wait. Would be smart idea to hire another person to help out. Since Covid, we're used to going to wineries and getting a printed description of the wines with tastings that we can take outside and taste on our own.

The Ruggles House is in the Regency style, and it has a free-standing staircase that is painted…read moreblack and white. It also has a fireplace with a fancy mantelpiece.