Campground Life
And the World Sparkled like Diamonds
Christmas 2013, an ice storm to remember
Read MoreBalmy November 1st
It’s 63 degrees and the waves are crashing…two nights ago it was 24 degrees…crazy
Read MoreClosed for the Season
This morning we ate waffles smothered in cranberries and apples from the property and celebrated our first morning of being “officially closed.” By every account this has been the most enjoyable camping season both Steven and I can remember. Guests were more relaxed, the weather was mostly cooperative and our staff were a complete pleasure…
Read MoreFall Projects
In my mind I was going to create one of those catchy slide shows…you know, the ones that click through 100 amazing photos in 2.5 minutes accompanied by some up-beat music…that’s why it’s been so long since the last posting. But the weather has been spectacular and I’ve found a thousand reasons not to be…
Read MoreComputer Work
The Sun over Searsport
Wow…August was a cheerful blur, September was as bountiful as it was colorful and October slipped in while I was daydreaming at the beach. I apologize for how long it has been since the last posting…and promise more in the week to come…lots of pictures and catching up. In the meantime, this was the view…
Read MoreCurious about Reiki and Aromatherapy?
Next week our art in residence program takes a slightly different turn…we’re happy to have Bonnie Gray Levesque join us for Reiki sessions and aromatherapy crafts…the other day she wrote: The sun is still shining brightly in our pristine state of Maine and likely the days will still be hot and the evenings kissed with a…
Read MoreEllen Mason Artist in Residence
Fabric Artist Ellen Mason spent a week teaching guests of Searsport Shores Ocean Campground to upcycle and design bags, mittens, flowers and hats. A professional designer of knitwear and funky women’s clothing, Ellen set herself a goal of making one outfit for each day…we enjoyed watching her wardrobe grow! Thank you Blake Hendrickson for making…
Read MoreBeach Seining
It’s a warm, summer’s day on the Maine coast…what to do? We thought it would be a good idea to bring out the 60′ seining net and see what was swimming around the beach…
Read MoreIntroducing the Artist Retreat Cabins
Our first two Artist Retreat cabins were had their inaugural occupants this week…wonderful people who have launched these little cabins with the best possible mojo… The cabins are set under the pines near the gardens and the art studio. They sleep one or two people in a loft bed and rent for $80/night.
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