SAIL MAINE

and afternoon treats. 135 Spring St., Portland. 207-774-1059; innatparkspring.com

Country Inn The Waterford Inne

Slip away to this meticulously maintained 19th-century farmhouse on 25 rural acres amid the fields and forests of the western Maine foothills. Of course there’s a farm pond, as well as a big red barn, a screened porch, and a gathering room with hand-hewn beams, pine floors, and a fireplace. The comfy themed guest rooms are configured to suit everyone from weekending lovebirds to vacationing families. Do make reservations for the optional four-course dinner. 258 Chadbourne Road, Waterford. 207-583-4037; waterfordinne.com

Destination Stay Colony Hotel

Designed by renowned Maine architect John Calvin Stevens and opened in 1914, this sprawling, dog-friendly Kennebunkport landmark exudes a delightfully old-fashioned ambiance. Although the Colony lies a mere 4 miles from Dock Square, the dreamy ocean views and onsite facilities—two restaurants, a beach, a heated saltwater pool, an 18-hole putting green—make it hard to leave. 140 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport. 207-967-3331; colonymaine.com

Family Lodging Sebasco Harbor Resort

This 550-acre oceanfront resort on the Phippsburg Peninsula has long been a favorite of families, who come for the blend of contemporary amenities with old-timey flavor, eye-candy scenery, twice-weekly children’s programs, and weekly special events ranging from bingo to lobster bakes. The icing on the cake is the array of recreational facilities—oceanfront saltwater pool, tennis courts, nine-hole championship golf course, three-hole regulation course—plus boat tours, sailing trips, kayaking and mountain biking excursions, candlepin bowling, and a spa. 29 Kenyon Road, Sebasco Estates, Phippsburg. 207389-1161; sebasco.com

Historic Inn

Captain Lord Mansion

Built as a residence in 1814 by Captain Nathaniel Lord, this Kennebunkport inn retains the elegance and grandeur of seafaring’s heyday while making room for thoughtful updates: gas fireplaces, marble and tile bathrooms with heated floors, a wine cellar, and an in-house spa. 6 Pleasant St., Kennebunkport. 207-9673141; captainlord.com

Inn For Foodies

Hartstone Inn

Chef Michael Salmon, a Culinary Institute of America graduate who’s cooked at the famed James Beard House, and his wife, Mary Jo, are the hands-on owners of this carefully maintained mansard-roofed Victorian on the edge of Camden’s downtown. Salmon not only prepares elegant dinners—choose from à la carte dishes or the chef’s tasting menu, all drawn from local, seasonal fare—but also offers private or group cooking classes. 41 Elm St. (Rte. 1), Camden. 207-236-4259; hartstoneinn.com

ISLAND INN

THE ISLAND INN

It’s hard to imagine a dreamier place in which to forget the world exists than the Island Inn. Commanding a bluff overlooking Monhegan Harbor and Manana Island, the three-story, cupola-topped inn is filled with simply decorated rooms (with private or shared baths) outfitted with painted wooden floors, antique oak furnishings, and crisp white linens. Suites are also available in the charming Pierce Cottage next door. Public rooms range from a cozy library to a covered sitting porch, and the inn’s restaurant serves all meals. 1 Ocean Ave., Monhegan. 207-596-0371; islandinnmonhegan.com

LEARNING ESCAPE

HAYSTACK MOUNTAIN SCHOOL OF CRAFTS

Artisans of all skill levels, from neophytes to professionals, can take part in Haystack’s one- and two-week summer workshops. The Deer Isle campus, set on a forested hillside, offers accommodations with private or shared baths, studios, a bookstore, and a cafeteria. Internationally known artists teach classes in ceramics, fiber, glass, metal, paper, blacksmithing, wood, and more, and participants can work in the studios around the clock (a handy perk for that 2 a.m. burst of inspiration). 89 Haystack School Dr., Deer Isle. 207-3482306; haystack-mtn.org

LUXURY GETAWAY

THE SCHOONER LADONA

After joining the Maine windjammer fleet last season, the masterfully restored 82-foot racing schooner Ladona quickly earned a rep for its upscale amenities: hot and cold running water in every cabin, beds topped with premium linens, rain showers, chef-prepared meals, and complimentary wine served with dinner. Cruises run from three days up to a week, with charter service also available. Budding oenophiles are advised to save up for the six-day wine cruise, with each night featuring expert tastings of eight wines focused on different countries. Windjammer Wharf, Captain Richard Spear Drive, Rockland. 207-594-4723; schoonerladona.com

Dining

ALFRESCO DINING

THE WELL AT JORDAN’S FARM

Culinary Institute of America graduate Jason Williams is the whiz behind the Well, a mobile kitchen on the 122-acre third-generation Jordan family farm, now part of the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust. Williams makes nearly

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