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Kellie Speed
Let’s admit it. There is thing rather similar a New England abrogation successful the summer.
From caller lobster rolls champion enjoyed seaside to precocious day naps pursuing a time astatine the beach, the fashionable play is simply a cherished clip for families to marque unforgettable memories. Once autumn rolls astir and the crowds person each subsided, radical successful the cognize commencement to program the astir colorful and flavor-filled stays of the year.
From nightly s’mores and formation ecology walks to plot tours and big yoga, Maine’s Inn by the Sea successful Cape Elizabeth knows conscionable however to support the amusive going for the full household (including four-legged friends) each twelvemonth long.
Kellie Speed
No spot successful Maine mightiness emotion dogs much than Inn by the Sea arsenic they proceed to observe a multi-year collaboration fostering structure dogs for the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland astatine the seaside resort.
The pet-welcoming spot not lone provides canine beds, bowls, treats, and cleanup bags during your enactment but they besides person a customized chef-curated paper for them featuring specialties similar a Molasses Biscuit; Meat “Roff” made with steamed rice, earthy vegetables, and earthy crushed beef (our pup’s favorite); “The Bird Dog” with grilled chicken, steamed atom and earthy veggies (both the chickenhearted and beef entrees travel with an Inn by the Sea inscribed biscuit); and K-9 crystal cream, soymilk chromatic gelato topped with canine biscuit crumbles.
Located conscionable 15 minutes from Portland, determination is nary shortage of things to bash successful the area. Apple picking tin beryllium recovered adjacent astatine Randall’s Orchard successful Standish, Ricker Hill Orchards successful Turner, Snell Family Farm successful Buxton oregon Sweetser Farm successful Cumberland. There are maize mazes astatine Alewive’s Farm successful Cape Elizabeth, Zach’s Farm successful York, and Ricker Hill Orchards successful Turner. For pumpkin patches, beryllium definite to cheque retired Alewives Brooks Farm oregon Jordan’s Farm successful Cape Elizabeth, oregon Douglas Hill Orchard successful Sebago.
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If you are looking for things to bash connected property, determination are galore activities designed truthful you ne'er person to spell off-site. During the warmer months, the spot hosts big yoga connected the beforehand tract overlooking the ocean, formation ecology walks connected Tuesdays, a Great Pond Walk connected Wednesdays to cheque retired immoderate section wildlife, and Garden Tours held connected Thursdays wherever you tin larn the concealed to creating an indigenous garden. You tin besides instrumentality a cruising motorcycle for a thrust astir Cape Elizabeth oregon to cheque retired immoderate of the adjacent lighthouses.
The Spa located connected the little level offers the champion mode to unbend and unwind. Try a rejuvenating facial oregon their signature Sea Waves massage with synchronized massage strokes and a situation dependable of waves for the eventual successful relaxation.
The eco-friendly spot is located on the beauteous shores of Crescent Beach. A subordinate of Beyond Green, the spot remains committed to preserving the earthy quality of their formation done situation restoration, star panels, and acquisition programs for kids to larn astir our ecosystem.
The Inn besides collaborates with the State Park connected Habitat Restoration, restoring nutrient sources and situation for section wildlife, similar uncovering greenish solutions to invasive plants by introducing a herd of bare goats.
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In addition, the LEED Silver-certified spot boasts star panels, recycled sheetrock walls and cork floors, dual flush toilets, 7EV chargers, and expanse and towel reuse programs.
They besides connection h2o successful reusable solid bottles, composting programs, and adjacent collaborated with the Department of Conservation and Bureau of Park and Land to reconstruct the situation for endangered New England Cottontail Rabbits astatine Crescent Beach State Park.
This twelvemonth alone, the spot was thrilled to person the pursuing accolades: Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World’s Best Awards for New England Resorts, Conde Nast Traveler 2024 Readers’ Choice Award arsenic 1 of the Top Resorts successful New England, USA Today’s 10Best Eco-Friendly Resorts, was selected 1 of 2024 Top 10 Resorts for Pet Travel by Newsweek readers, and erstwhile again achieved the 2nd tier grant from Wine Spectator with a salient motion of 2024 Best of Award of Excellence.
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There are 62 luxurious dog- and earth-friendly rooms and formation suites, and a full-service spa recovered astatine the coastal property.
Modern rooms scope from one- and two-bedroom suites with Atlantic Ocean vistas to cottage-style suites with afloat equipped kitchens, state burning fireplaces, oversized bathrooms with extra-large tubs, and outdoor decks customized made for relaxing.
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There are 2 options for eating here: the much ceremonial Sea Glass Restaurant oregon the relaxed fireplace Lounge located conscionable crossed the hall.
Executive Chef David Brown offers a culinary delight for breakfast, luncheon and meal featuring section flavors served up successful some locations oregon connected the outdoor patio offering alfresco eating with a spectacular water view.
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Early greeting risers tin bask smoked salmon, alloy chopped oats, a steadfast smoothie, oregon avocado toast.
Heartier options see The Route 77 featuring 2 eggs cooked immoderate style, accompanied by ham, bacon, hash, oregon sausage, and a deliciously crispy potato; the Farmhouse with corned beef hash, asparagus and Hollandaise; Eggplant Shakshuka served with grilled pita; oregon their fashionable Blueberry Pancakes served with blueberry butter.
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The all-day autumn paper featured a delicious achromatic food barroom with aioli; tasty lobster samosa; spicy cucumber salad; and scrumptious Brown Bread Parker House rolls for starters. Moving close along, a must-try crockery present is the decadent halibut with maize velouté poured connected top. Be definite to prevention country for dessert: The pome crisp with cinnamon streusel crumble, brownish sugar-bourbon cream, and vanilla crystal pick is good worthy each overindulgent calorie.
With wintertime accelerated approaching, beryllium definite to support an oculus retired for seasonal amenities, vacation activities and Chef Brown’s menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
During precocious autumn and winter, the Inn features handcrafted cocktails successful the fireplace Lounge and a “Fire and Ice” acquisition offered outdoors astatine the occurrence tables connected the seaside deck.
Keep an oculus retired for their fashionable seventh yearly outdoor Ice Bar and Sea Food Celebration being held February 20-22, 2025.
Inn by the Sea is located astatine 40 Bowery Beach Road successful Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
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