Free Camping During Project Week

The 31st annual Ship Shape Weekend at Campocean offers a week of free camping in exchange for helping with various projects, from building a greenhouse to expanding trails. Daily activities include meals, chores, and communal gatherings. Participants are encouraged to bring tools and clothing for variable weather. Extended stays are rewarded with warm meals and continued project work. For more information and reservations, contact Astrig and Steve at [email protected] or text (207) 930-5919.

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Tips for Booking Your Perfect Campsite

We took over the campground more than 30 years ago. Reservations often came in envelopes through the mail with a SASE. We wrote each reservation onto a huge grid of cardboard. Then we mailed back confirmations. How I wish we had saved one of those monthly grids just for the curiosity factor! But those huge…

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A Cozy February: Winter Life on the Coast

On St. Valentine’s Day, Astrig and Steve enjoy a cozy day despite winter’s unpredictability on the coast. They balance work, creative pursuits, and outdoor activities, with Steve focused on music and Astrig on studio time. Their community engagements include planning with friends and supporting local initiatives, embracing gratitude for their lifestyle.

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Maine Camping Adventures: Art Studios in Nature

The second building that Steven built for me was the art studio (the first was my cabin in the woods…a wedding gift). The studio gives me a place to make all the messes I want during the winter. In the summer it fills with our artist friends who share the joy of creativity with guests.…

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Makers Unite!!

Fiber College of Maine Presents: Labor Day Weekend Open Studios! Artist and Makers will be at Searsport Shores Ocean Campground to teach and sell their creations. Three communal spaces will be open for various crafts. FMI: contact Astrig at [email protected]

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Mud Season

The peas, radishes, carrots and beets are planted. The kale and Spring onions are ready for harvest…there’s no holding back now!

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This is wonderful.

The best piece of advice I heard in 2022, while working in the studio, was from the 10% Happier Podcast: Stop and recognize happy moments when you’re in the middle of them. Literally stop and say out loud, “This is a happy time.” It’s a way to ground yourself in the joyful parts of your…

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There’s Still a Little Summer to be Had!

As we slide into the end of August and Labor Day draws near, we’re hanging onto the last of the true summer days vigorously. The weather is still warm and the nights are getting a little cooler, creating the perfect time for one last getaway. We have many fun events coming in September and we…

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