Martin's Love of Marginal Way - Thank you

Awhile back, our hotel's blog shared a story about Martin, a man who always enjoyed Marginal Way. The blog link is: http://www.ogunquitbeachmaine.com/meadowmere/2009/09/marginal-way-more-than-just-a-view-in-ogunquit.html

Just now our good friend and frequent guest Mary shared with us the sad news that Martin has lost his battle today. We are deeply saddened by the loss. Martin's story was touching in that so many of us that love Ogunquit completely understand why he went onto the rocks every year. His story was wonderful. And to share his story so that others may know of how special Ogunquit is and how beautiful Marginal Way is - well that was some of the greatest luck. Mary randomly won our newsletter giveaway and told us about Martin. Perhaps it was meant to happen to bring his love of Marginal Way to others.

It was our pleasure to be a very small part of such a lovely life. Our thoughts are with his family and many friends.

May the tide come in on Marginal Way for Martin always.

Online Reservations are BACK!

Thank you everyone for being so patient! Welcome to our hotel's new online reservations!

With our online system you will now be able to make reservations for any package of your choice. You will be able to see more online, choose your location by building, by in room amentity. You can make your Ogunquit vacation yours.

Please visit us online at meadowmere.com and check out our specials at the packages page

Top 12 New England Wedding Photographers

The Meadowmere is part of Madeleine's Event Central - a by-invitation-only group of professional wedding vendors. Madeleine's carefully chooses who to recommend, based on years of experience and excellent results. They want to share the best with their brides.

That's why our hotel was thrilled to see Madeleine's Event Central's 2010
Top 12 New England Wedding Photographers.

This impressive group of fine professionals have been invited to appear in the upcoming Open House Tour, Madeleine's by Moonlight. It is a wedding event designed around you, the bride, having a chance to have real conversations with the resources you what to know about - cakes, invitations, and of course, photographers.

We wanted to take a moment to send you the link to each of their sites. Often, brides and grooms like to visit their websites prior to meeting them in person. It's a great way to see the style a photographer may specialize in.

So drum roll please...we encourage you to entrust one of these outstanding photographers for your big day:

Patrick McNamara Photography

Focus Photography

MAC Photography

Fine Day Photography

Leah Kelly Photography

Tara Photography

Riley Photographic

Felix Rust Photography

NH Images

Photography by Jane Lydick Staid

Drinker Images

Carl D. Walsh Wedding Photojournalist

Winter Savings for your Ogunquit Getaway!

January & February Print & Clip Specials for the Meadowmere are hot deals - even if it's cold outside! We're celebrating Mardi Gras and looking forward to summer (there's still time to get that deal - 1 week and counting!) 

Check out the specials by clicking here

It's time for Carnival Coin at the Meadowmere. Be sure to book your vacation to Ogunquit for the next summer season early - It's a tax free vacation when you save $50! And during February- you can get a night for free and make any spa treatment a delicious treat!

Get some R&R with a quick vacation. Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you want to book early for the popular Winter School Break. Visit our Maine hotel's package and special page to plan your winter escape!  

 

Kate Parker Weddings - A Great Resource

Planning a wedding is exciting . . . and overwhelming. Suddenly there are so many options and so many businesses that offer all sorts of ways to personalize your special day. Or stress you out. It depends how you look at it.

Kate Parker and her team have been making sure that brides are excited and not overwhelmed for years. We at the Meadowmere have had the pleasure of working with Kate several times and we think the best way to know if a wedding planner is working is how much the bride smiles the day before, day of and day after. Kate and team are responsible for a lot of smiles.

So when we were asked to join my Kate Parker wedding and provide a resource for couples in need of wedding accommodations in Southern Maine, our Ogunquit hotel said yes! One of the best parts to the site is real advice from real vendors that Kate and her team know personally. They are helping you, the bride-to-be, with a great personal resource. And our Ogunquit hotel was thrilled to be a part of this forum.

As anyone who has used any online wedding checklist will tell you, the list of things to do when planning a wedding can be a bit much (who really needs a twice a day email about latest colors and how much you should remember to smile? who wants to see a check list of 396 things you have to do?). This site is designed to be your resource. Set reminders on what you want.

Check out the Meadowmere and many other wedding resources for Southern Maine and the seacoast area. We'll look for you to be smiling the day before, the day of and the day after!

Outdoor Hot Tub in the Winter at the Meadowmere

Sometimes our guests share the best things with us! These cool shots are from our friend Ray - who's very talented and just visited is in Ogunquit for the holidays. His photos are amazing! In fact, he hosts the Worldwide Photo Walk, which is a pretty neat, in July.

So hang onto to this post - cause when the weather outside is frightful (which they say it will be in Ogunquit), the outdoor hot tub and indoor pool are good places to be!

Enjoy!

Jumpin' (in the Roman Spa!) Joy - It's January in Ogunquit!

January Print & Clip Specials for our Ogunquit are here at our hotel!

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Witner savings mean more at the Meadowmere. Be sure to book your vacation to Ogunquit for the next summer season early - There's $50 in savings at the Meadowmere! And during January - you can get a third night free!

Winter blues can be cured with a quick vacation. Martin Luther King weekend is just around the corner and you want to book early for the popular Valentine's Day Package - this year bigger and better with special Jazz concert. Visit our Maine hotel's package and special page to plan your winter escape!  

 

3..2..1 HAPPY NEW YEAR from Ogunquit Maine!

What are you doing for New Years? Make a New Year’s resolution to have some fun in Ogunquit in 2010! Here are a few of our favorite ways to celebrate New Year's in Maine - They are worth the trip!

Bintliffs -Bintliffs will be open for you to enjoy as they ring in the New Year.  The will be serving their full menu as well as their famous wine list.  And don’t forget to ask about their specialty cocktails! Just up the street from us in Ogunquit, it's a fun crowd and a delicious meal.

Arrows - Join Arrows for their Black and White New Year Eve festivities. Party includes a 6 course menu and luxurious atmosphere. When you want New Year's to arrive in style, this is the spot. Award winning cuisine - Mark and Clark were just featured on the Today Show for their holiday recipes. Get out that dress and suit for the New Year and enjoy!

The Front Porch - Want something a tad more classic and relaxed? Why not pop over to The Front Porch for a few drinks and maybe a few songs around the Piano. After all, sometimes you just want to sing those classic New Year's songs and why not in Ogunquit? Just a minute from the Meadowmere, you'll certainly ring the bells and be full of good cheer!

The Beach House Grill - Join the Beach House Grill for ringing the New Year!  They are offering a twin lobster special and live entertainment from Pat Cottrell.  Make sure to call the Beach House Grill for your reservations. Pat's visited our West Meadow Pub and will make this a spot for relax low key fun. If your new year's plans means a few close friends, this is a good pick.

MC Perkins Cove - Enjoy fine dining by the sea with the hipsters in toe at MC Perkins Cove.  They will be offering a lovely New Year special from 5-8pm.  Then don’t forget to stick around for the MC’s After Party.  Enjoy live music and dancing, and also a Champagne Toast! When Arrows is a little to formal for your New Year's, but you still want to have a special romantic atmosphere hip to you. Yeah, baby!

Clay Hill Farm - Celebrate the New Year with a classic New England farm feel.  Clay Hill Farm will be offering a classic New Years Eve party.  Choices for early and late seating, early seating includes three course dinner and David Hollis at the piano.  Late seating includes four course dinner, a champagne toast and dancing.  Live music from The Ray Demarco Trio.  Call the Clay Hill Farm for reservations - this a local and long time favorite. Beautiful classic romantic setting.

Jonathans - If tradition is of value to you, then do not hesitate to book reservation at Jonathans this New Years.  Enjoy dining, drink, dancing and fine memories to come.  At the stroke of midnight don’t forget to grab a glass of the bubbly and ring in the New Year with Jonathans famous Upstiars/Downstairs Champagne Toast!  Visit Jonathansresturant.com to book your tickets - the late seating goes fast! If you're traveling, join us the day before on our New Year's Package and make a getaway of the holiday.

And if the party is too much for you, why not keep it at home.  Swing by Greenleaves for some all time favorite Chinese food and watch the ball drop on the tube. Or reserve a seat at this long time local favorite for Chinese food - just be sure to get your spot - Everyone celebrates New Year's!

We hope to see you out and about in Ogunquit this New Years Eve. Remember to have fun and please be safe wherever you go. Here's to great year in 2010, good health and happiness all around from your friends at the Meadowmere!

Twelve Days of Christmas in Maine

We’ve put together a list of great holiday fun in Maine for the whole family! Now that the snow has fallen, it’s time for a little Christmas – Happy Holidays!

Partridge in a Pear Tree Evening

Tour the downtown Window Walk in Portland and see if you can find twelve partridges in a pear tree windows. While visiting, enter your name at participating partner locations for a chance to win.

Two Turtle Doves Day

Santa Day in Portland on the Casco Bay Lines - where you can share a harbor tour boat ride with the jolly man himself! Beginning with the children's procession led by Santa from the pier to Post Office Park, the little ones will have photos and visits with Santa. Ho- ho- ho!

Three French Hens Day

Eat, drink and be merry as you enjoy the finest in shopping, dining, art and entertainment in downtown Ogunquit. While visiting, be sure to check out the tree at Veteran’s Park and pick up Gift of Ogunquit Gift Certificates – the best stocking stuffer ever!

Four Calling Birds Evening

Visit our celebration in the West Meadow Pub over Christmas by the Sea weekend. Bring a new, unwrapped toy or book for our Toys for Tots box and sing a tune as we kick off the weekend with live caroling, followed by the bonfire on the beach.

Five Golden Ring's Day

Or maybe tourmaline? Maine’s state jewel is a treasure and you can find it from shop to shop over the holidays just waiting in the perfect setting to make her smile. Find special handmade jewelry at Swamp John and Panache in Ogunquit or stroll the streets of Portland and Kennebunk for that sparkling surprise.

Six Geese a Laying Day

Eat, drink and spread good cheer as you enjoy the finest in shopping, dining, art and entertainment in downtown Portland. While visiting, peek into the Portland Art Museum for a little culture and a quick gift or two in the gift shop – there’s always an artsy one to buy for!

Seven Swans a Swimming Evening

Take a dip - if you dare! That’s right, there are a few Mainiacs willing to take the polar plunge for charity. From Portland to Kennebunkport to Ogunquit, join the polar, er, lobsters as they jump into the chilly Atlantic for a cause. Or maybe just have a cup of hot chocolate and a camera ready.

Eight Maids a Milking Day

Have you seen Lenny? How about Yummy’s? Ever stare in wonder as they make delicious treats at Harbor Candy? Maine has wonderful candy shops – from a life size chocolate Moose name Lenny in Saco to Yummy’s every-thing-under-the-sun. But you don’t have to go far. Harbor Candy in Ogunquit has been making homemade chocolate for over 50 years.

Nine Ladies Dancing Day

The holidays are filled with Christmas cheer. But don’t forgot to ring in the New Year! From cruises in Portland to live concerts to Jonathan’s Famous Upstairs/Downstairs party, Maine makes New Year’s special.  Put on the dancing shoes and kick up your heels  - there’s space on the dance floor for you.

Ten Lords a Leaping Evening

The Maine State Ballet annual performance of The Nutcracker is pure holiday joy. Gum drops and toy soldiers, lords a leaping – this is a classic treat for all.

Eleven Pipers Piping Day

The Portland Symphony Orchestra performs their Magic of Christmas show. Just her those sleigh bells ring-a-ling, ting-ting-ting-a-ling- too! Giddy up to Maine and enjoy the show!

Twelve Drummers Drumming Day

The Portland Pirates may not necessarily drum a drum - but they put on a mean show on ice! Relieve a little holiday stress cheering alongside Maine’s hockey fans and skate away a holiday champion for bringing the family sports fan a little holiday fun!

December Savings for your Ogunquit Holiday Getaway!

December Print & Clip Specials for our Ogunquit are here at our hotel!

Check out the specials by clicking here

It's time for Santa Savings at the Meadowmere. Be sure to book your vacation to Ogunquit for the next summer season early - There's $50 in savings at the Meadowmere! And during December- you can get $25 in Holiday Dollars!

Combine your holiday shopping at the Freeport and Kittery Outlets with a quick vacation. Christmas by the Sea is just around the corner and you want to book early for the popular New Year's Eve package. Visit our Maine hotel's package and special page to plan your winter escape!