Getaways & retreats Archives - Fit Maine

Coastal sunrise, stellar vistas + the coolest Southwest Harbor hideaway (it has BUNK BEDS)!

Shannon Bryan — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:34:07 +0000

Oh, the beauty of Acadia in the winter! Or was it spring? I will call it ‘springter.’ We sure did have a grand last hurrah before the realities of COVID-19 brought the globe to a halt in March 2019. We had no idea what was around the bend and instead focused our mental energy on […]

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Camelot + Cutler Coast: Cliffside A-frame in Robbinston, hike the Bold Coast

Shannon Bryan — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:00:46 +0000

You don't have to start every morning wandering the expansive beach at low tide scouting for sand dollars and marveling at the cliffs under a golden sunrise sky. But you should.

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Away to Franklin: Off-the-grid cabin on Great Pond + lots of great hikes nearby

Shannon Bryan — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 01:33:58 +0000

Revel in rustic perfection at this cabin on a pond in Franklin, where you can spend the day floating on the pond or catching fish from the dock, toast marshmallows over a popping campfire, doze to the sound of loons, and wake up to the early sun rising pink and orange over the water.

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Getaway: KLT’s waterfront eco-cabins on Cobbossee Stream in West Gardiner

Shannon Bryan — Sun, 03 May 2020 21:53:15 +0000

Quiet time in a waterfront cabin, morning coffee on a small dock, leisurely paddles on calm stream waters, and sunset bonfires while listening to loons. Check out the Kennebec Land Trust's two eco-cabins on Cobbossee Stream in West Gardiner.

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Relax in the Roman spa & outdoor hot tub at Meadowmere Resort, Ogunquit

Shannon Bryan — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 10:25:45 +0000

Meadowmere Resort is a fine place for locals to go to relax in the indoor Roman spa and outdoor hot tub, sweat in the heat of the steam room or sauna, or to float around the indoor pool.

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Rediscover your strength + power at a strongHER one-day workshop or week-long retreat

Shannon Bryan — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:45:21 +0000

Looking to make a change in your life? Check out strongHER, a women’s empowerment program that builds strength and resiliency with a blend of martial arts training, meditation, and mindset coaching. Programs include a one-day workshops in Falmouth, Maine, and a week-long retreat in Costa Rica.

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A splendid winter ski-away at AMC’s Gorman Chairback Lodge and Cabins

Shannon Bryan — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:00:17 +0000

It’s easy to fancy yourself a bold winter explorer as you cross-country ski the backcountry trails of Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness. The solitude on the 8.3-mile trek to Gorman Chairback Lodge and Cabins in Greenville allows your attention to focus on the chattering of birds in the trees, the rhythmic swish of your skis, the peculiar […]

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Cross-country skiing + cozy cabins on Moosehead Lake at The Birches Resort in Rockwood

Shannon Bryan — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 12:11:51 +0000

The Birches Resort in Rockwood is a treat of a getaway, with rustic lakeside cabins, over 40 miles of cross-country skiing trails, and the perfect amount of wilderness solitude.

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Adventuring in Rangeley: Hiking, paddling, and waterfalls all over the place

Shannon Bryan — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 15:22:46 +0000

The wonders of Rangeley. There are way too many to count - and certainly too many to experience in a five-day camping trip - but I did my best last month to cram in as much hiking, paddling, and waterfall-hunting as I could.

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Hiking, paddling + picnic table art at Peaks-Kenny State Park

Shannon Bryan — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 20:49:27 +0000

Sebec Lake is a big draw for visitors to Peaks-Kenny State Park. There's a sandy beach and swimming area in the park and you can launch your kayak (or rent one) and spend the day paddling all the scenic nooks and crannies. There are also a few hiking trails located within the park, so you don't have to venture far to get on trail.

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