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We were busy
this year implementing a new landscape plan with Cathy Court of
Landscape Gardens & Design.
We decided to locate our B&B in East Boothbay because the Boothbay Region is one of the best destination areas in the State of Maine. There are so many activities and events offered here and the beauty of the peninsula is outstanding through all four seasons. Over the years the length of stay of our guests has been increasing to take full advantage of what the area has to offer. These include: Puffin & Whale Watches, sailing on a windjammer, excursion boats for harbor and lighthouse tours, kayak, lobster bakes, museums, art galleries, antique stores, great shopping, seafood restaurants, golf, tennis, music, hiking, historic sites, sport fishing, or your visit can be a peaceful time to relax and refresh your soul.
Traveling south on Route 1 brings you to the antique stores in Wiscasset, the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, the L.L. Bean Store in Freeport, and Portland Head Light, historic sites and shops in the Old Port area of Portland. Don’t forget to spend a day on Monhegan Island where you can hike trails high above the ocean or stroll through the village and visit the art studios. Marti & Larry will be happy to help you plan a memorable day in Boothbay or a day trip around mid-coast Maine. Penguin Plunge Sail on the Tribute The
Boothbay Region Offers One of the
great benefits of visiting this area is the opportunity to be outdoors
and enjoy the natural beauty of Maine. One of the jewels of our
peninsula is the Boothbay Region Land Trust. There are 15 BRLT
properties, which offer degrees of hiking from moderately easy to good
exercise Another jewel in Boothbay is the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, which is Maine’s first major botanical garden. Started in 1991 by a small group of people, the gardens are located on 128 acres and are a perfect way to enjoy the quiet beauty of the Maine woods and the rocky shore. There are two miles of walks, trails and drives to the gardens. Enjoy the Fern, Wetlands, Shoreland, and Rhododendron Gardens. The CMBG is growing and in 2006 an Education and Visitor Center and five acres of themed gardens will open. Some of the events planned for 2005 include: June- “Art in the Garden’ Gala, July 15 – “Hidden Treasures” House & Garden Tour, August 13 – “Annual Island Tour,” and December 10 – “Winter Wonderland Holiday House Tour.” For more information on events and workshops sponsored by The Opera House at Boothbay
Harbor In 2003 a group of residents
became the new owners of the legendary Opera House. It is now operated as a
not-for-profit organization and the owners have created a place for
performances and activity for the creative life of the Boothbay region.
Events are being scheduled for 2005 including an Oscars Party on February 27 and a concert by Blues rocker Rory Block on March 12. The Lincoln Arts Festival has scheduled the following concerts: A Tribute to Al Corey, Big Band Concert on July 15, Muriel Havenstein on July 20, and the Glen Miller Band on July 23. For updated
information on events at the Opera House visit
Festivals, Festivals,
Festivals!
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| Fishermen’s Festival | April 29, 30 & May 1 |
| Lobster Boat Races | June 18 |
| Boothbay in Bloom | June 25 & 26 |
| Windjammer Days Festival | June 21 & 22 |
| Jazz Festival Week | July 15 - 22 |
| Antique Auto Days | July 16 & 17 |
| Yacht Club
Regatta & Leukemia Cup |
July 16 & 17 |
| Boothbay Boat Builders Festival | July 30 |
| Shipyard Cup | September 9, 10 & 11 |
| Fall Foliage Fair | October 8 & 9 |
| Early Bird Sale/P.J. Party | November 19 |
| Harbor Lights Festival | December 4 |
Our four-guest room B&B is a perfect size to bring friends or relatives and book the entire inn.
Above: Windjammers sailing on
Linekin Bay
(Taken during the 2004
Windjammer Days Festival)
Above: Windjammers arriving in
Boothbay Harbor
(Taken during the 2004
Windjammer Days Festival)
For more information about these festivals visit our
Events Page
call us at 1-800-596-7420
or e-mail us at info@linekinbaybb.com.
Special Thanks to Our Returning Guests
We would like to thank all of you who have made return stays to our B&B. We enjoy getting to know our guests and seeing familiar faces come through the door is a great pleasure. We would also like to express our appreciation to all of you who have recommended our inn to others. To show our appreciation we are offering the following special.
The “Quiet Season Getaway Package” which runs in March and April includes a two night stay at our B&B, a welcome tray with cheese, crackers, and a bottle of sparkling cider and a $25.00 gift certificate towards dinner at the Thistle Inn. A two-night stay is $200 (plus 7% room and lodging tax) for your choice of any of our four beautiful guest rooms. Just remember to request the “Quiet Season Getaway Package” when you call to book.
The crowds are gone and you can enjoy a peaceful walk at Ocean Point on a crystal clear day. Explore one of our Land Trust trails. Play tennis or racquetball at the YMCA or relax in front of a fireplace at our inn with a good book. Several spas stay open year round and we would be happy to make arrangements for you to enjoy a massage, facial, manicure & pedicure, reflexology, whirlpool footbath or foot massage.
Are
you looking for a birthday, anniversary or Christmas present for a
friend, relative, or special person in your life? A gift certificate for
a stay at Linekin Bay Bed & Breakfast is a great way to make someone
feel special. We can make arrangements so that their entire stay is paid
for or you can elect to pay a set amount towards the stay.
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We
are adding three new gardens, improving our existing gardens, and last
spring we had a patio of bluestone built with a pergola for shade above
it. A “Patio Garden” of perennials was planted surrounding the patio.
Our guests found the patio a perfect place to relax while enjoying the
views of Linekin Bay and the gorgeous sunsets. A path of bluestone leads
from the patio to the “Shore Garden,” where there will be another area
for guests to sit, relax and enjoy the sunshine. The “Shore Garden” will
be planted this spring. Vines growing on the pergola columns and patio
furniture are in the works for the coming season. 
A
great reason to stay at Linekin Bay B&B is that it can be your home away
from home as an hour’s drive from our inn can bring you to fun places to
visit for the day. A short ride up the coast brings you through the
lovely town of Damariscotta and then to the rocky coast of Pemaquid. The
lighthouse here is located on land, rather than an island, and you can
climb the steps to the top and see for miles. Traveling north on Route 1
brings you to the town of Thomaston, which boasts beautiful ship
captain’s homes and the interesting Maine State Prison Store. The next
stop on Route 1 is Rockland, the home of the Farnsworth Art Museum.
Visit Camden where you can see master schooners in the harbor and enjoy
elegant gift shops and restaurants. Drive or hike to the top of Mt.
Batty and enjoy magnificent views of Camden Harbor.
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Many of our guests have enjoyed hiking Linekin Preserve, which is across
the street from our inn. We will be happy to help you chose a land trust
property to explore.
The
first performance was by singer Jackson Browne, who raised $30,000 to help
with the renovations to restore the building to its former beauty. The Opera
House was built in 1894 and was originally the home for the Masons and Knights
of Pythias. It has lasted through many different uses and the current owners
did not want to see it torn down, which has been the fate of many opera houses
in Maine. 