What a difference a year makes!

 On this day last year, we began to realize the beginning of our project - building a beautiful, seasonal cottage!  Our hopes were high that we would be able to begin the rental by early 2021.  However, circumstances slowed everything down considerably!

On the positive side, things are beginning to speed up a bit, but there is still so much to do. Both of the bedrooms have been drywalled, mudded and painted. Yesterday, the stairs to the loft went up, the great room has been wired and insulating is now in progress.

Drywall for the rest of the loft and the Great room should be delivered sometime next week.

In the meantime, spring is upon us and we have lots of winter cleanup to do outdoors.  The daffodils are blooming, the crocus has since gone by, the grass is greening up quickly, and my amaryllis is blooming beautifully!

We hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine and getting out into the fresh air!

Stay tuned for more! 🌞🌞

Getaways!

Well, there's a lot going on inside the cottage right now and with all the tools, getting staging ready for ceilings, lumber, insulation and drywall going up, there wasn't much to photograph!  So, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite road trips.

One of the nice things about "Downeast, Maine" is the fact that we are a bit away from the crowds of the major portion of Acadia National Park.  One can head north, west or east and find so many wonderful places to hike, kayak, bike or just sit and enjoy the beautiful views. 

Perfect Places In Maine For People Who Hate Crowds

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden in Seal Harbor

The Precipice Trail, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park

This is a really strenuous hike up the mountain, so be prepared!

Lubec

This easternmost municipality in the US is the closest place to Africa in the contiguous US. You'll also find the beautiful West Quoddy Head Lighthouse here, which sits next to the Quoddy Narrows separating the US from Canada.

 

 The ride to Greenville is wooded and beautiful.  Stunning Moosehead Lake is THE place for adventurers, free-spirits, families, and artisans looking for solitude in an unspoiled woodland.

There's just so much beauty to enjoy in Maine, whether inland or along the coast.  And, after a long, fun day, coming back to the privacy and tranquility of Acadia Woodland Cottage, sitting on the deck with feet up and listening to the crickets chirping is the icing on the cake!  

We hope everyone is enjoying spring weather and sunshine! 😊😎