Animoto: A 3 Minute Tour of Newagen Seaside Inn

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Fresh Snowfall at Newagen Seaside Inn

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December Weather on the Maine Coast - Incredible Surf at Newagen

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A New Face in Boothbay Harbor - Chamber Launches New Website

 

There's a new face in town and we're rolling out the welcome wagon. The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has launched a new website which is designed with todays consumer in mind. The number of consumers BOOKING travel online has exceeded 60% according to a recent study, however the percentage of consumers RESEARCHING online is much higher. That's why its crucial for organizations to have a website that connects with todays consumer. Digital Peabody, a website design firm, says that 6 keys to a successful website are: intuitive navigation, fast loading pages, attractive colors, smart page layout,  browser compatibility and SEO friendly. To read the article in it's entirety visit "How to Make a Good Website - The Key Ingredients". 

For more information on Boothbay Harbor or your Maine vacation, consider Newagen Seaside Inn, a Historic Hotel of America. Newagen is located on 19 pristine oceanfront acres just minutes from Boothbay Harbor. 

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5 Reasons Why You and Elmo Would Like the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

This week marked the 40th Anniversary of Sesame Street, and there's no better time to connect with one of Sesame Street's most beloved and entertaining characters than right now. You may be thinking that Elmo has nothing to do with the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, but I would beg to differ. Take a look at Elmo with his sense of wonder, his curiosity, his desire to learn and of course his love of gardening. These would be satisfied at one of the region's most amazing attractions.  Take the time to read 5 Reasons Why You and Elmo Would Like the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. 

Children under 5 are free. Children 5 - 17 are $5.00. As you can see the prices are very family friendly.

Touch. Taste. Smell. Sound. Sight. The Lerner Garden of the Five Senses is a delightful experience surely to stimulate all your senses. 

Art at the Gardens.  As you drive in, walk through the visitors center or explore the gardens, you'll find a diverse display of fine art. 

Frozen Turkey Hunt. Not Big Bird's idea of fun but locals love this annual event where food and prizes are given away.

The Children's Garden. Scheduled to open in 2010, this garden will inspire children through a vast array of imaginative and creative displays. 

Considering visiting Boothbay Harbor? Check out Newagen Seaside Inn, a family friendly, Historic Hotel of America located on 19 pristine oceanfront acres just minutes from Boothbay Harbor.

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David Ryan - Amazing Photographer & Coastal Maine Fan

For over 35 years David Ryan has worked as a commercial/advertising photographer for businesses and corporations throughout New England and New York.  His diverse clientele range from Steinway Piano, to Lego Toys, to Mass Mutual.  He has photographed everything from nuclear reactors to optics, which are the size of a grain of salt.  Whether photographing paper mills, intimate country inns or high technology labs, David has earned a reputation for his ability to control light and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

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Windjammer Days Update - USS Samuel B Roberts visiting Boothbay Harbor

Senator Susan Collins, who is a member of the Armed Services Committee, has announced that the Navy has committed to send the USS Samuel B Roberts to pay a visit to Boothbay Harbor for the annual festival Windjammer Days. Senator Collins has been instrumental in making the request and securing this vessel.

Senator Collins issued this statement, "I am delighted that the Navy has committed to sending the USS Samuel B. Roberts, which was built just a few miles away at Bath Iron Works. This visit is a wonderful opportunity for all us to honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Navy and the talented and dedicated workforce at Bath Iron Works." 

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The Fishemans Festival in Boothbay Harbor (Maine's Most Unique Event)

Where else can you watch a cod fish relay and then go to a fish fry? OR where else can you watch young kids race on lobster crates and and eventually fall in 40 degree water? Each April local fisherman and the community gather in Boothbay Harbor for an annual event to celebrate the rich heritage of fishing and boating this region has celebrated for hundreds of years. The Fishermans Festival takes place April 24 - April 26 in Boothbay Harbor. 

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An Unforgettable Maine Festival: Windjammer Days, Boothbay Harbor, Maine - June 23 & 24, 2009

On June 23 & 24, the Boothbay Harbor Region will embrace a parade of unforgettable maritime ships as they sail into the harbor for 2 days. 2009 marks the 47th year that the festival has taken place in Boothbay Harbor. 

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Broadway in Boothbay: Unforgettable Theatre Productions at the Playhouse

The ocean and its activities are the big draw in Boothbay Harbor, but there is much the region has to offer that is overlooked. Situated beautifully on Route 27, the Boothbay Playhouse looks more like a quaint New England style home than a theatre company. So it's no suprise that visitors may drive right past one of the region's biggest treasures. 

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One Day Lobster Sales Top 7000 in Boothbay Harbor

Locals and Maine Lobster-lovers from Bangor to Lewiston lined up as early as 7:30 am for $5.00 Lobsters on Saturday November 8 at the Boothbay High School parking lot for the promotion dubbed, "Lobster Maine-ia". The lobsters were offered either live or cooked and by 9:00 a.m. an estimated 2000 lobsters had already been sold. The Boothbay Register reported that the event was planned to focus attention on the dramatic drop in lobster sales. According to the Register, $10,000 was cleared to be used to promote lobster sales statewide. Of course, those who purchased lobsters enjoyed an all time low price per piece and that makes them taste even better too. For more information such as recipes, statistics and fun facts on Maine Lobster, visit the Lobster Promotion Council online. To order Maine Lobsters direct to your doorstep we recommend Robinson's Wharf at 207-633-3830.

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Where have all the authentic Maine Inns gone?

The Crisis

With the changing landscape of tourism in Maine some historic properties are making a dramatic shift into the resort community, private club or upscale markets and abandoning the essence of what people traveling to Maine are looking for. Or perhaps with the increasingly competitive hospitality market these hoteliers are on the cutting edge of a new evolution of resort and guest experience in Maine.

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Top 10 Things to do in Boothbay Harbor

1. Windjammer Days
For 46 years, gorgeous, fully rigged, tall masted ships have sailed into Boothbay Harbor for this historic two-day celebration on the Maine coast. This is an event that you do not want to miss.

On your "to do" list be sure to take Balmy Days fireworks cruise or their 1 hour cruise. For the more adventurous, visit Tidal Transit for their Guided Kayak Tour which will take you up close and personal with these majestic ships. For some good old fashioned family fun, don't miss the nostalgic small town parade and the blueberry pancake breakfast waterfront in the harbor.

Bob Brooke travel writer for 2 Camels had this to say about Windjammer Days, "Surviving the vagaries of fog, the economy and changing ownership of vessels, the Windjammer Days festival is a firmly anchored, highly successful and popular local tradition in Boothbay. Originally a one-day event featuring a few windjammers, it has grown to a two-day extravaganza, which includes parades, concerts, sporting events and an auction as well as the fleet of majestic windjammers complemented with impressive military vessels. But really what everyone comes for is to see the magnificent Windjammers. With over a dozen two and three-masted schooners under full sail, it's a breathtaking site."

To read the full article on 2 Camels click here. To read the other 9 things to do in Boothbay Harbor, please click below.

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Newagen Seaside Inn located in Boothbay Harbor, Joins National Trust Historic Hotels of America

Newagen Seaside Inn on Southport Island has been invited to join National Trust Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Newagen Seaside Inn is one of more than 200 hotels and resorts throughout the country and only three in Maine that is recognized for preserving and maintaining its historic integrity, architecture and ambiance.

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What do you like best about your vacation in Boothbay Harbor? An Interview with the Hendrians

The Hendrian Family has been coming to Newagen Seaside Inn for over 40 years and they are part of what makes the Inn so special.  When they talk about Newagen and their memories, each Hendrian has a twinkle in their eye. They are a wealth of knowledge regarding the Inn and each summer they come and educate our new staff on some very interesting stories and historical gleanings. We recently conducted a short interview with Matthew where he shared some of his favorite memories and things to do in the region.

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Most Romantic Oceanfront Inn in Boothbay Harbor, Maine

According to a recent Trip Advisor review, Newagen Seaside Inn is the perfect location to rekindle the romance. Newagen is located just minutes from Boothbay Harbor, Maine on the ocean with sunrise and sunset views of the Atlantic Ocean. To read the recent review on Trip Advisor click the link below.

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The Spirit of Maine, 7 Magnificent Lighthouses near Boothbay Harbor

The Boothbay Region Chamber Guide recently published the 2008 Guide and featured on page 5 was an article on Maine Lighthouses entitled, "Lighthouses: Sentinels and Spirits". Are you planning your next trip to Maine or perhaps considering your next place to visit? Check out this article from the 2008 Boothbay Harbor Guide Book, it may just convince you that the adventure and exploration of these historic beacons is just what you are looking for.

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2008 Boothbay Harbor Chamber Guide Just In!

The 2008 Boothbay Harbor Chamber Guide has just come in, hot off the press! The cover features a beautiful harbor scene by Robert Mitchell with quintessential Boothbay Harbor images of Burnt Island Lighthouse, the Cuckolds Lighthouse, lobster boats, islands, sailboats, lobster pots, blue water, blue sky and even a duck! Newagen Seaside Inn has a new ad with beautiful photography and a great quote from Arthur Frommer's Travel Guide. To read an excerpt from the Boothbay Harbor Chamber Guide click below.

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Bed and Breakfast Finder Features Newagen

More and more couples looking for a unique location for their wedding reception are abandoning the traditional ballroom or hall in search of a unique and intimate Inn or bed and breakfast. It can be overwhelming when considering how many choices there are for destination weddings throughout Maine and the United States. Bed and Breakfast finder narrowed that search down to 4 recommended locations which included Newagen Seaside Inn:

"Today, there is no such thing as a “traditional” wedding. From Alaska to Maine and Florida to Arizona, bed and breakfasts are being host to weddings everyday.

Contrary to popular belief, bed and breakfast weddings are not only for small groups. The Newagen Seaside Inn (Newagen, ME), with its unique and spectacular location on the seaward tip of Southport Island, can accommodate weddings for up to 225 guests. If you desire a formal sit down dinner or a casual lobster bake, this waterfront inn can accommodate any style and preference."

Click here to read the entire blog from B & B Finder's Bed and Breakfast Blog.

If you are looking for a unique destination for your Maine wedding reception contact us at 800-654-5242, Newagen Seaside Inn is located just minutes from Boothbay Harbor on beautiful Southport Island.

(Photo courtesy of Melissa Bonvini)

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Finding Newagen Seaside Inn - A Story of New Beginnings in Boothbay Harbor

Scott and Corinne Larson sat down with an atlas one day at their home in Atlanta, Georgia, and picked out states where they'd rather live. "Atlanta was getting a little hot and crowded, and the traffic was horrible," explains Scott. Since he and his wife were expecting their first child, they were searching for a better quality of life. They made separate lists, and discovered they had a dozen preferred states in common. One was Maine, where Corinne had attended Bowdoin College. Believing that they would enjoy running an inn or B&B and had the know-how to be successful, they began investigating opportunities in their chosen states.

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10 Reasons to Get Married in Boothbay Harbor

Why get married in Boothbay Harbor? Well, The Knot featured Kate and Nik who had their wedding at Newagen Seaside Inn, just minutes from Boothbay Harbor. Kate said, "Once they discovered the Newagen Seaside Inn in Southport -- with it's views of the rocky coastline, islands and lobster boats -- they knew they had found their site."  Still not convinced. Well, check out the 10 Reasons to Get Married in Boothbay Harbor. 

Photo Courtesy of Sharyn Peavey

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Hello World!

Welcome to the official blog on Boothbay Harbor Vacations and Weddings. I can say that it is official, because as of January 2, 2008 no other blogs on Boothbay Harbor Vacations or Weddings exist. In this blog you will find posts on travel tips, wedding planning, vacation planning, events in Boothbay Harbor and beyond. The array of information posted on this site will be through the eyes of an Innkeeper, Wedding Coordinator, Caterer, Parent, Inn Owner and Chef. The primary blogger will be myself, Jason Schlosser, Innkeeper at Newagen Seaside Inn. However we will have guest blogs from the above mentioned from time to time. Stay tuned!

Photo Courtesy of Sharyn Peavey

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