In the afternoon, we explored the Marginal Way footpath atop high cliffs, which meanders through bayberry and bittersweet bushes, gnarled shrubs of fragrant sea roses, shaded alcoves, and expansive views of the Atlantic. When you see the powdery stretch of white sand curving into a backdrop of rugged cliffs, you’ll under- stand why Ogunquit has been drawing admirers for so many years. After that beautiful walk, we wandered down to Perkins Cove, where you can stand on the white painted drawbridge and watch the fascinating life of this little port. Lobstermen constantly shuttle in and out with their pots and catches, and sailing ships and fishing parties make their way through the crowded harbor, leaving for or coming in from a day of relaxation or adventure.
of hot water in the summer. They offer great programs including a paddle board package with proceeds donated to support clean beaches and water, and World Ocean Day which is a weekend dedicated to promoting ecofriendly practices in Southern Maine. The Meadowmere Resort has been awarded the Trip Advisor Platinum Green Leader award for their efforts. Other ecofriendly practices include:
• Offering guests the option not to have sheets and towels changed every day in an effort to reduce energy use and detergent waste.
• Participating in the Project Planet Hotel Environmental Program.
• Reducing guest room waste stream by utilizing recycling and water conservation programs, including bins, low water shower heads and low water toilets.
• Using biodegradable liquid soap, shampoo and hair conditioner as guest room bath amenities.
• Using packaging that is recyclable for guest room bath amenities.
• Eliminating the use of Styrofoam food containers in the kitchen.
• Using non-toxic cleaning materials in the kitchen and housekeeping. What was even more exciting was learning about all of their
events they offer throughout the year. Two of my favorites: Make Me a Chef and the Craft Beer Package. At the Make Me a Chef event, you can enjoy an interactive dinner experience with Chef Norm at Bintliff’s. Watch the techniques of a live restaurant kitchen and bar from one of the teachers at Stonewall Kitchen Culinary School. With Maine’s amazing local beer scene, the Craft Beer Package is the perfect weekend of experiencing paired craft beer tastings with artisanal pizza and wood fired entrees.
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After all this exercise, we were starving and ready for an amazing meal at Jonathan’s which was a classy and intimate spot offering casual-fine dining with a contemporary lounge atmo- sphere, exquisite gardens, and a 600-Gallon Fish Tank! The chef uses local products whenever possible, many of them farm-raised at Jonathan’s Farm in South Berwick, Maine. You can’t leave Maine without trying the Maine lobster bisque, which was super creamy and delicious. We also enjoyed the Wild Mushroom Pappardelle with shitake, enoki and oyster mushrooms and fresh sage, truffle oil and manchego cheese – to die for! And they had my favorite dessert – an award winning chocolate mousse.
All in all, the Meadowmere Resort has something for everyone with a great location to explore all that the charming and quaint town of Ogunquit has to offer.
For more information, visit
www.meadowmere.com.
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