We discovered this amazing Alpaca Farm while visiting family in Maine, just a couple of weeks ago…read more I've loved alpacas for years, but had never had the opportunity to see them in person. I could never have imagined how this visit would literally change our lives. Long story short, we have become the owners of a beautiful female Alpaca, Carina. She will stay with her family at the farm and be well taken care for by the amazing, passionate staff. We have family not too far from the farm, who can go visit her. Now we have an excuse to visit Maine more often as well.

I discovered Northern Solstice Alpaca Farm when my company so kindly hired them to host a virtual…read morezoom tour and let me tell you -- it was the best conference call of my life. The session was so informative and the many alpacas were adorable. It was funny to see all my colleagues paying such close attention and asking many questions, which our hostess very warmly accommodated. During a recent vacation to Maine, I couldn't pass up the chance to see the alpacas in real life! They offer free tours and we joined a few others upon arrival. Everyone was wearing masks and following covid guidelines. Everyone we encountered was very kind and knowledgeable. It was such a joy to see the alpacas and the farm in-person -- highly recommend for all ages! My husband, who was not entirely thrilled to make a detour on our road trip to the farm, truly enjoyed it as well. Of course, we stopped by the gift shop where it is very hard to resist buying something of their soft fluffy wool.

Trust Google Maps, it feels like you are being led astray, but colorful flags mark the entrance to…read moreLulu's barn, and Rose opens the gates to her lovable Alpacas. Lovely way to thaw jaded hearts. Pssst--great date idea, guys

From the owner: At Lulus Barn on Westport Island, Maine, life slows down. Here, you can stretch, breathe, and…read moreconnect — with yourself, with nature, and with our friendly herd of alpacas. We offer weekly yoga classes for all levels, peaceful alpaca farm visits, and seasonal treats like gourmet cupcakes and chef-curated picnic lunches with the alpacas. Whether you’re here for mindful movement or a memorable day with friends and family, you’ll leave with a full heart and maybe a little alpaca fluff on your sweater. Conveniently located near Wiscasset, Boothbay Harbor, Bath, and Brunswick, Lulus Barn is a short drive from Portland and the Midcoast Maine region.

What a fabulous place to celebrate. Six of us enjoyed…read moredinner to honor a wonderful persons birthday! ( best friend to me, mother to 2, mother in law to 1 and my husband came along too)! We shared the focaccia, smashed potatoes and broccoli. Even later in the week, We couldn't stop talking about how delish everything was. Main courses for our table included steak, & two different pasta dishes. Mist of us tried the apple cider mimosa, and some had wines. It's the sort of food where when you have finished the meal, you wish you could do it all over again. My advice, eat very S L O W L Y. For dessert we shared an orgasmic piece of flourless chocolate cake.

This place has so much going for it, a gem off the beaten path. But there are a few things that…read morehad me dropping a star. First the greats: beautiful setting and barn. Wonderful, friendly reception by the staff. Arrive a little early for your reservation, check in and grab a beer. Walk around the grounds, be sure to wear farm-ready shoes if you do this and watch your step as this is a real farm. Picnic tables are all around, grab a seat, review the menu and listen to the music. When it is time to for your reservation head back in and order at the register. You will need to pick your table in advance letting them know the table number at time of ordering. Your food will be delivered to your table. The food is very, very good. We had the pizzette as an appetizer and the wood fired crust was perfect. For dinner we chose the pasta and pork entrees. Large portions, great flavors, perfectly cooked and presented. They only serve Maine beers which is also wonderful. We shared a bottle of wine, it was reasonably priced. The frozen dessert was delicious. Dinner could not be better. Now the less goods. Cover charge. We had beers, appetizer, 2 entrees, a bottle of wine and dessert. What is the first charge I see on the bill? 2x$15 cover charge. Who ever heard of such a thing for a restaurant? Not good. If live music is a must for the venue, Increase your food prices, have a food and drink minimum or charge the cover to those who are only drinking and listening to music. After what we just dropped on dinner seeing a cover charge was not cool. Table hunting. We had a 6:15 reservation on a Saturday night. It was touch and go as to whether or not we could get a table for two in the dining room. If you can't get a table you may have to sit at a larger table and share space with others or be in bar area or outside. Would be nice to know you have a table without the stress. I am not adverse to this type of seating but it feels more brewery-like than restaurant-like. Overall this is a great place. Really good for small group or family. Not your special anniversary, quiet table kind of place. But this is a must do place when thinking about places to bring visitors or just a casual night out for two. Parking can be tricky so leave the big truck at home and bring the small car. For those thinking this is a replacement for The Lost Kitchen. It is not. Both TLK and TPF are wonderful but they are not interchangeable experiences. But, it is waaay easier to get a reservation at TPF and the food is terrific so put it on your summer dining list.

We make plant based elixirs for both humans and dogs Over the past 4 years we have been using…read moreWyman's exclusively and here's why; Growing up in Massachusetts, picking wild blueberries was one of my greatest childhood memories. I judge every blueberry pie, muffin and blueberry pancake against my memorized palate. Wyman's is the real deal and the closest if not the exact same Blueberry I remember picking as I grew up., I know as I am in charge of quality control. Thank you so much for avoiding the temptation of selling to a corporation...It will never be the same. I love your frozen Wyman's blueberries and we understand your frozen carry more dense nutrients than fresh... How lucky for us...and our dogs steering from diseases;-)) May our Almighty Lord continue blessing you, your family and your extraordinary company. Blessings, Jeannie O'Donnell Bear's Youthful Elixir

We had a tour of their warehouse and processing plant. It was very interesting. What a great bunch…read moreof people who work there. I would encourage anyone to take a tour if offered.

Deliciousness at its finest..!! You can NOT get any fresher…read morethan strait off the tree. My family and I LOVE this Apple Farm (even tho it is a tad expensive) The difference is all in the TASTE.. Try the Honey Crisp Apples.. they are AMAZING..!! BUT BE SURE TO SAVE SOME FOR MEE..!!!

Apple cider donuts here are so good! Such good apples as well, bit expensive but overall a great…read moreexperience.

What a great place! We stopped here to see what it was all about. We had ice cream, we saw cows,…read moreand we paid to go into the area where there was lots of animals. We even fed goats and deer. We pet babies, we loved seeing the different birds. There were peacocks! It was fun, relaxing, cool in the shade. The food part is big enough to eat and relax. Ice cream was delicious. I would go back! People that worked there were really nice too.

You scream. I…read morescream. We all scream... for site made ice cream on a working Maine dairy farm ! This is a special place... a farm on a hill with their own farm shop featuring glass-bottled milk, sandwiches, and most importantly... Ice Cream ! Starting mid-April or so, they open up "The Barnyard" which is a nice little petting zoo for the kids... and occasionally a "Goat Yoga" spot for adults... which is just so uniquely crazy it almost makes me wish I did yoga. Not into yoga...? I get you. Lucky for us, they also have a hardware store / lumber yard, so you could feasibly come for Mocha Chip and stay for the 4x4 milled posts, and that's not an experience you'll soon get at a national big-box lumber store. Or a Baskin Robbins, for that matter. This place is an experience. The farm is gorgeous, the staff are friendly, the animals are fun, the lumber yard is definitely there, and the product... well that's where it's at... it's excellent. There are a few working dairy farms like this one dotted around the state, and I encourage you to check out each and every one. Smiling Hill Farm is that extra special sort of place, where it's only a few miles drive outside of Portland, but it feels worlds away and it's so, so worth the effort to get to. They also have ready-to-go quarts in the freezer, their various dairy offerings, and rotating, seasonal farm shop fare. Support your local farmers! Also... I've found the local barn cats to be super friendly and just a treat to hang with. YMMV

Oh my goodness what a wonderful time we had here! A local business mentioned the Alpaca tours as…read moresomething fun to do with our grandson while we were in town, and I'm so glad she did. I began knitting two years ago and love alpaca yarn, and the thought of being able to meet the alpaca that I am knitting from just seemed so cute. Mike was super friendly and very informative. There were 8 total people in our group (our 5 plus a family of 3) and he was engaging with everyone. Our 5 year old grandson started out a bit unsure but Mike was very encouraging and our grandson was able to really open up. What a great experience for kids. The shop is filled with yarn from the alpacas, and they make sure that you have the name of the alpaca as well in case you need more at a later date. I mentioned we would be back later in the year and would love to take the rug making class and they let us know we can schedule that through them for a date that works for us, so if you don't see an experience listed for your dates, call them or send them an email because they will work with you!

Stumbled across them when our whale watching plans fell through due to the weather. Anne and Mike…read moreare so kind! And the alpacas, I am now a fan! Their little "hum" is so precious. They are really beautiful creatures. Learned so much. Thank you for sharing them with us!