Pete the owner is so sweet and kind! They have such gorgeous antiques, signs, birdhouses, buoys,…read moremoccasins, posters, sheepskin, Native American leather, earrings, bags, authentic beaded belts, bunny and raccoon pelts. We bought a beautiful wooden Maine about birdhouse, bouys and leather beaded Native American belts and beaded Jewlery. I love everything they have to offer here for an affordable price!!! Definitely stop by if you'd like any vintage postcards, magnets from Acadia or soft sheepskin or cool buoys! You can't go wrong with stopping by and finding lovely Maine trinkets! This is my new favorite store in Acadia!

Oh Blacksheep Trading Company...you wonderfully odd little store…read more While visiting Bar Harbor, Maine we had dinner at Stewman's Lobster Pound and loved their old nautical decor they had throughout the restaurant. We really liked the lobster pot buoys and asked the manager if we could buy a few. He was really nice about it, but said "we would have nothing left if we sold our old buoys to everyone that asked, let me tell you about this store on the way out of town." The Blacksheep Trading Company.... They have a bit of everything it seems....tin signs, posters, pelts, and of course wood lobster traps and buoys. It was so cool talking with one of the owners Betsy who gave us a lot of history on the lobster buoys. So many great stories. They are located about 15 minutes outside of Bar Harbor and well worth a visit to browse their great selection.

Firstly, the jewelry is amazing. The quality and displays are stunning. The owner curates his…read moreinventory to include high-end jewelers at an equally high-end price point. So, I applaud the fact that the creators receive the compensation and presentation that they deserve. My problem was that the service I received was not at all what I would have expected. I was prepared to invest significant money in a one-of-a-kind signature piece and asked to see several hand chosen items and have pictures taken of them and sent to me so that I could make an informed decision. The owner said he would send me the pictures soon. Granted, he was very busy and overwhelmed by preparing for an event. However, he should have asked one of his assistants to follow up and get the pictures to me in a more timely manner instead of micro-managing every single interaction in the shop. When I reached out in a few hours to find out when I would receive the pictures, he was very testy over the phone. He was very stressed by his own schedule and workload but that is no excuse for rudeness. When I did to back to make a purchase, he was again, dismissive, irritable and gave me no attention when I forked over $3000.00 for a necklace. But he was ingratiating with other customers who came in as couples or families. So, I felt completely slighted by his treatment. He didn't even bother to give me a card or statement about the artist that I would have needed for my insurance. In short, it is a fabulous shop filled with high end, one-of-a-kind pieces but the owner seems to reserve his hospitality and attention for customers that he views as of high status. I am a professional woman of means but was treated like a bum off the street. I am very disappointed by what should have been a lovely experience.

Excellent jewelry store to discover unique pieces of art. John the owner and curator is…read moreknowledgeable and a delight to converse with and will help you find that special piece of jewelry.

My wife is a book lover so no matter where we go in our travels/adventures I am on the lookout for…read morebookstores. This was a wonderful indie bookstore I recommend checking out. Firstly you will likely be greeted by the most adorable little greeter dog Stella (she loved scratches and attention). Even worth visiting just to meet her! Book wise and overall vibes wise though must be given credit as well. Overall small space but well decorated and well utilized despite the smaller size. Being an older building some spots the floors creek but just adds to the character of the store. They had a great variety on shelves of many genres and a table with many of the popular and trendy books of now. Books were well priced from what I saw. They do also have some goods that are non book related including less chemical based healthier versions of soap, body wash, laundry wash, etc. My wife snagged a book she has been wanting to read for quite awhile. So make sure you stop by to support local and buy some books or just to browse and meet the adorable dog Stella!

Such a cute book shop, with an amazing selection of books and other cool things. The owner def has…read morea great sense of style. I didn't purchase anything this time but worth a stop if you are in the area.

Great selection of holiday items, and it was made better with the 50% off post-holiday sale!…read more Impressed with The Hanukkah selection, we have friends that celebrate Hanukkah and find it challenging to find appropriate items for them. They had a lot of unique items, I really liked the baking section with lots of baking pans and decorating sugars.

I've been a fan of all of the TJX stores for a while now and when on vacation it is tough for me to…read morepass one up. This one did not disappoint. I've never seen a better clearance section than I did here. A $200 Calvin Klein bag for $25?? Yes, thank you. OPI nail polish for $1.99? Sure, I'll take that too. You better believe i will stop in again if I find myself in the area.

This is a top notch shop located in downtown Rockland worth visiting. As you could guess from the…read morename, you will find the store equivalent of a makers market all in one. You'll find a huge variety of gifts or items to remind you of your trip in Maine! Didn't buy anything during this visit but would 100% return and consider buying things. A lot of the areas had business cards of the creators. I saw some items I have not seen which was great. They had some state of Maine shaped candles which were huge. Had beautiful artwork including some intricately designed seashells which stood out so much! Store is set up very well and the owner was friendly and had a dog who was loving chewing up cardboard! A definite store worth checking out and great way to support a variety of local creators!

I enjoyed my visit to this spot - the Nature Center itself was still closed for the season but…read morethere were very nice restrooms and we walked around in the garden and parked here to do Homan's Path which was beautiful. There are loads of trails that start here so it's a great spot to take a rest, get your bearings, and head out for the day.

Super small. Interesting topographic map of the park so we could actually see how much we had…read morescaled while hiking earlier in the week. What really makes this center interesting are the programs they were running outside for the Junior Rangers. My kids really got engaged in figuring out what is essential to bring on hikes.

Acadia National Park has been on my list of "must visit" parks for years. I've been talking to…read morevarious friends about a trip there for a while. While searching for a last-minute 4-day weekend birthday trip - the timing seemed to work out to visit Bar Harbor and Acadia. I was here from 30 April - 03 May and loved it. Not everything was open, but enough was open that I was able to explore and see most of what I wanted in Acadia (Cadillac mountain opened ON 30 April so, we were able to drive to the top, park and walk around without a permit/pass before season starts in a few weeks. We hiked Beehive, Jordan Pond, Ocean Path, Homan's Trail and a few other short park and walk items. By far, my favorite was Beehive as it's just scary/steep enough to give you a thrill, gorgeous views. I also loved Homan's trail - easy and short, but beautiful rock work. The ranger also told me that one of the women who originally donated a ton of the land for Acadia and wanted to do so anonymously was last name Homan, so this is honor of her. And what a beautiful trail it is! The visitor's center is small but as always, friendly and helpful rangers who helped me prioritize my must-sees and map out the best use of time/driving to get to everything I wanted to do in two short days. Schooner Point lookout is also an easy/quick stop off before entering one of the park entrances - and a beautiful view of the ocean. Bar Harbor is charming and fun and welcoming and at that time in late April/early May - no waits for anything as season is just beginning. Can't wait to come back!

Acadia National Park is probably the premier natural site in the northeast. Its a beautiful park…read morewith forests, mountains, coasts, and other natural scenery. This was my third time visiting. We arrived late in the day and went to Anemone Cave. OK, this was a bit of a fail. The coastal scenery was nice, but the area around the cave was very slippery and I never made into the cave after seeing how hard it would be to get in there and then back out. Someone familiar with the site told me there weren't any anemones there anyway. So that was a bit of a fail. But the next day we went up Cadillac Mountain, drove around the main part of the park, stopped at the beach and Thunder Hole before having a late lunch at Jordan Pond. It was all very nice and we enjoyed it. The next day, we went to the western side of Mt. Desert Island and saw the part of the park over there. Very nice and much less crowded! Overall, it's a beautiful place and I would definitely recommend it if you are in Maine and have the time (and if you dont, you should try to make time for it).

ORIGIN: In the course of preserving a landmark home that…read moresits on top of a hill overlooking the Penobscot Bay, Justin Cooper, a co-owner/musician, has recently transformed the enclosed front porch into a music and special event venue. The site named after the towering elm trees that populate the town. CONCEPT: The event space brings life back into the former 18,000 square foot circa 1895 residential building, and provides a community music venue in which neighbors can gather and hear a variety of musicians from across the country. EXPERIENCE: I experienced a performance of the Young Fables, a musical and real life female/male duo formed by Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford. The duo was on tour in the region, and hail from Tennessee. They had been solicited by The Elms at Castine owner to perform two consecutive summer nights. Justin Cooper introduced the duo, and set an expectation that everyone would hear the entire performance. The makeshift performance space is narrow, holding 12 large round tables, each accompanying four guests. To further reduce distractions, a fifteen minute intermission was scheduled between the 8:30-10:30 PM performance. The intermission allowed time for community connections, which is a significant component of events at The Elms at Castine. Given the residential building most recently served as an inn, there is a bar near the performance area, and guests are able to bring their purchases to their assigned tables. In speaking to homeowners in the community, it is clear that they appreciate the addition of an evening entertainment venue. I was impressed by the talent of the duo, Laurel's voice, and Wes's guitar playing, an opinion shared by the audience. Although an audiophile, such as my husband or professional musician could notice some acoustic issues due to the makeshift performance environment, it was not apparent to me. TIPS: Upcoming performances are listed on the website, and tickets can sell out quickly. By clicking "buy on map" customers can view and select seats that are available. There is an Americans with Disabilities Act compliant ramp to help those who need it, but to avoid interior steps into the main performance space those with disabilities will need to reserve a special, limited "VIP" seating area that overlooks the enclosed porch. Unfortunately this area currently demands an additional charge, 50% more than the $40 general admission.

It is a very interesting and beautiful house. Bright & airy. Meticulously restored. Elegant yet…read morewarm and friendly. Incredible woodwork throughout the house. Lots of thoughtful amenities throughout. It's a treat to stay at this house.