Princesses, Lemony Cheesecakes, And The Bar Harbor Garden Tour

When life hands you rain and lemons, make lemony cheesecakes.

Ok, that might not be the old adage but our afternoon snacks are sure to bring a smile to anyone that has one, even on a dull and dreary coastal day.

We had two princesses stop by this afternoon in addition to our regular guests. These little girls know that what a small heart-shaped lemon cheesecake can't fix, a princess dress and tiara can. They stopped by with Kirsten, who used to work at the Inn at Bay Ledge. It's nice to know friends can still stop by for a visit.

And speaking of visitors, the Inn is going to be part of the Bar Harbor Garden Club Tour for the first time ever. Coming up July 19, you can see all the prettiest gardens in Bar Harbor in one day. We're honored to be part of the 75th anniversary of this event!

More information about the tour can be found on the Bar Harbor Garden Club website.

So lots to celebrate on this foggy coastal day. Hope your day is filled with flowers, princesses, or cakes as well!

If You Can Stand The Walk Down, Head To The Ovens

It's low tide and a couple staying the night has just headed down the eighty something steps to the private beach to check out The Ovens, which are a series of caves along the beach.

Hard to believe that most of the time, this is the ocean floor, isn't it?

It is certainly worth a little huffing and puffing down the wooden staircase to see these cool features up close.

Today at the Inn At Bay Ledge, here is what else is going on:

Temperature: 66 degrees F
Weather: Sunny and cool, low tide at the moment
In the teacup: Bluberry tea
Snack: Orange cranberry cookies
People currently staying in: All three cabins, Summer Cottage, Rooms 4, 8, 9, and 10

Afternoon plans/goals: Reading about cool DIY projects in This Old House magazine while sitting on the porch, getting the guide books for the rooms ready, watering the plants on the porch in case it doesn't rain tomorrow

So it's back to porch sitting until the sun sets!

Photo by John Swinconeck

We Are Open!

The Inn at Bay Ledge is officially reopened for the season. At first it felt like August (90 degrees Farenheit in May?!?) but now it's feeling like April with cool showers and lots of fog over Frenchman's Bay.

Sitting with a hot cup of tea is in order and with the view from the enclosed porch overlooking the water, it's hard not to feel instantly relaxed. Thank goodness tea time is 3-6 pm!

So here's your official first dispach from Inn at Bay Ledge In Bar Harbor, Maine:

• Temperature: 47 degrees F (it apparently also feels like 47 degrees F, but how do weather people even know that?)
• Weather: Foggy and drizzling
• In the teacup: Chocolate mint oolong
• Snack: Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies
• People currently staying in: Rooms 1, 2, and 7 with more people coming tonight!
• Afternoon plans/goals: Updating this blog, folding laundry, drinking tea, limiting myself to 2 cookies

Thinking about a trip to Maine? We're great even in the rain. Check out the rooms, etc. on our site: www.innatbayledge.com.

Have a great weekend!