Undiscovered Maine

Itinerary

Note – we put some scheduled times in here just to give you some ideas. You can pick and choose what you want to do. Be sure to look at when they are open and if there are any COVID restrictions. In fact, it would probably be a good idea to call any that you plan to visit just to be on the safe side.

For people looking for unique, local experiences, there is nothing better than visiting a beautiful Maine farm. This itinerary will take you to visit goat farms, wineries, a blueberry farm and more! Did you know that there are three wineries in this area, all with unique locally-sourced ingredients?

Day 1

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the Itty-Bitty Diner

 1166 US-1, Hancock, ME 04640

Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 7:00 am – 2:00 pm. (Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday).

10 minute drive to Shalom Orchard Organic Farm and Winery

---

 Start your farm trail at the Shalom Orchard Organic Farm and Winery

158 Eastbrook Road, Franklin, 04634

207-565-2312, info@shalomorchard.com.

  “Shalom Orchard Organic Farm and Winery is the only Certified Organic Winery on the East Coast. We grow a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.”

Hours: 10 am – 5 pm, but call ahead!

10 minute drive to Barefoot Farms

---

Visit Barefoot Farms

 133 Coffin Road, Hancock, ME 04640

 (207) 479-7011

This says it all: “Barefoot Farms is such a great experience! George and Nicole love all of their animals and are great people! The steaks are amazing! I definitely recommend stopping in with the family and getting some delicious food and check out their amazing farm.” “We are a local licensed dairy offering farm fresh A2 milk.

Hours: 8am-8pm,  7 days a week

Our quarantine restrictions at this time requires no masks as we are outside in open air, keeping social distancing, and only one customer in the farm store at a time.” 

20 minute drive to Mandala Farm

---

Venture to Mandala Farm

 46 Youngs Farm Rd, Gouldsboro, ME 04607

207-963-2984

“At Mandala Farm, we believe that farms should be a centerpiece of the larger community, a place where people can still feel connected to the land and to their food. We also have a commitment to the land, to make it more healthy and fertile than when we came to it. We use our horses as much as possible, farm organically, and use sustainable woodlot management practices to achieve this goal.”

---

Lunch Options

DownEast Mexican Takeout – 22 Old Route 1 Gouldsboro, ME 04607

Winter Harbor Lobster Shack – 21 Rand Ln, Winter Harbor, ME 04693

Pickled Wrinkle Restaurant – 9 E Schoodic Dr, Birch Harbor, ME 04613

---

Bartlett Winery

 161 Chicken Mill Pond Rd, Gouldsboro, ME 04607

207-546-2408

  “A detour off the fabled road to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor takes you to another world–one more reminiscent of Napa Valley than Maine. Our distinctive granite sculpture marks the turn-off to Bartlett Maine Estate Winery–home to the best, most sophisticated fruit wines in the country for more than twenty years. In addition to viewing our facility and enjoying a sample you’re also able to choose your favorite Bartlett wines and other wine related gift items in our retail sales room.” Note- due to the Covid restrictions, please call before you go for updated tasting room information. 

20 minute drive to Catherine Hill Winery 

---

Take a drive up the road to the Catherine Hill Winery

 661 Blackswoods Road, Cherryfield, ME 04622 

207.546.3426 info@catherinehillwinery.com

“Catherine Hill produces 500 cases of hand crafted wines each year in historic Cherryfield Maine. Enjoy wine sampling in our intimate on site winery tasting room on selected hours/days in season.” 

Note- due to the Covid restrictions, please call before you go for updated tasting room information.

---

Dinner Options

Vasquez – 38 Main St, Milbridge, ME 04658, (207) 546-2219

Good’n Plenty Buffet – 436 Kennedy Highway, Milbridge, ME 04658, (207) 546-3700

If you plan to stay the night, check out the Red Barn motel in Milbridge: 3 Main Street, 207-546-7721, info@redbarnmotel.com. Or, you can check out some places on Air BnB.

Packing List

Aroostook/DownEast/Western:

 

The weather in Maine can be unpredictable. Therefore, here are some ideas to be prepared. Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers, Maine is very casual, so you probably will not find any restaurants that require formal attire.

 

Spring/Summer/Fall: clothes, comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes for walking, sun hat, sunscreen, sweater or jacket, insect repellent, toiletries, and phone/camera

Winter: clothes (layers), ski pants highly recommended, winter boots, jacket, hats, scarves, gloves, warm socks, toiletries, and phone/camera. Please pack a helmet if you are participating in snowmobiling, skiing, or snowboarding.

Fun Facts

Did you know…

Shalom Orchard Organic Farm & Winery: “The farmhouse dates back to about 1840 and the farm has been farmed for as long as anyone can remember. An Episcopal minister gave the name, originally Shalom Farm, back in the 1960’s. There is an old photograph of a painting on the barn of a rainbow and doves, the peace message of the era. When we found the farm, the old-timers in the community told us of the old name and we re-named it Shalom Orchard, to reflect the 1000+ apple orchard now established. We adopted the logo, “Peace with Nature”, as this is our commitment through our organic farming practices.”

Hatch Knoll Farm- Garden Side Dairy: “Garden Side Dairy is a small family run goat dairy in Down East Maine on beautiful Hatch Knoll Farm. We specialize in mouth watering varieties of Chevre, bloomy cheeses, herbs, blueberries and specialty pasture raised meats!”