Maine: An Artist’s Perspective

Close your eyes, smell the salty air, and let the spirit of the ocean move you.

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HIGHLIGHTS + HIDDEN GEMS OF MAINE: AN ARTIST'S PERSPECTIVE

This trip to Maine is a 8-day journey along Maine's breathtaking mid-coastal region. Our adventure begins by retreating off-the-grid with a stay at a charming and local farm. Enjoy exclusive and private lectures and workshops with a renowned ceramist. Enjoy daily yoga sessions, a private cooking class and an array of special activities. Experience a tour of a local oyster farm and savor in a delicious clambake. Meander the local shops of the town and tour the beloved Mohegan Island. As you move to the coastal and creative pace of Maine, experience off-the-beaten-path gems that will awaken your creative spirit, longing to return year after year!

 
 

A VISUAL OVERVIEW

Your Journey Map

Maine: An Artist’s Perspective

Portland. Waldoboro. Damariscotta. Boothbay Harbor.

Maine: An Artist’s Perspective

 TRIP INCLUDES:

Accommodations

  • 4 nights in local/boutique accommodations in Walterboro per the itinerary

  • 3 nights in a 4*local/boutique accommodation in Boothbay Harbor per the itinerary

Transportation

  • Pick up from Portland airport on arrival day

  • Transfer to Portland airport on departure day

  • Private ground transportation between each destination

Activities

  • Entrance fees & excursions per the itinerary

  • Exclusive private experiences/touring per the highlighted itinerary

Meals

  • 7 daily full breakfasts

  • 5 lunches + 5 dinners

  • Welcome and Farewell Dinners (beer or wine included)

Additional

  • Featured Ceramic artist with 2 private lectures and workshops

  • Ceramic tools & equipment

  • Bottled water in the transportation vehicles

  • Local private driver and guides throughout the program

  • All gratuities to local guides, drivers, and staff

  • Worldwide Willett professional travel advisor assisting you from booking to departure

  • Adherence to our Covid-19 Safety and Risk Framework

  • Small group experience, maximum 10 people

TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Round-trip airfare to Portland, Maine

  • Excess baggage fees

  • COVID-19 vaccination fees

  • Required Travel Insurance

  • Alcohol, unless specified

  • Additional meals, activities, and excursions not listed

  • Laundry, telephone calls, and other items of a personal nature

A DAILY OVERVIEW

 

Your Itinerary

**Meals provided are indicated as Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) and Dinner (D)

DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO PORTLAND + WALDOBORO

A 4*local/boutique accommodation

  • Welcomed by your guide and driver upon arrival to the Portland airport. Transfer to your secluded boutique and locally-run property in Waldoboro, where you will be spending the following four nights (approximately 1.5 hour drive). Upon arrival, get settled in to your exclusive retreat. Gather this evening for a private Welcome Dinner.

  • Meals: D

DAY 2: WALDOBORO + DAMARISCOTTA

A 4*local/boutique accommodation

  • Optional early-morning outdoor yoga is available for those who would like to participate. Afterwards, have a delicious and hearty Maine breakfast--all locally grown and freshly prepared. Following, travel south to the town of Damariscotta (approximately 30-minute drive). Here, enjoy an exclusively private lecture and workshop with famed Savannah ceramist, Jennifer Huskey. Following, awaken your appetite over lunch to the local tastes of Maine. This afternoon, return to Waldoboro for some rest and reflection or perhaps a walk in the woods, kayaking, or playing a board game or two. This evening, you will gather for dinner together with an outdoor movie screening to follow.

  • Meals: B, D

DAY 3: WALDOBORO

A 4*local/boutique accommodation

  • Optional early-morning outdoor yoga is available for those who would like to participate. Following breakfast, meet your host and guide for a private tour of the property, visiting the local farm. The afternoon is yours for your leisure. Gather this late afternoon in the kitchen for a private cooking class with an esteemed local chef. Savor your culinary creation together outside, followed by a bonfire. Optional add-on activity: Private spa/massage therapy session in the natural elements.

  • Meals: B, D

DAY 4: WALDOBORO + DAMARISCOTTA

A 4*local/boutique accommodation

  • Optional early-morning outdoor yoga is available for those who would like to participate. Afterwards, have a delicious Maine breakfast--all locally grown and freshly prepared. Following, travel south to the town of Damariscotta (approximately 30-minute drive). Here, enjoy an exclusively private lecture and workshop with famed Savannah ceramist, Jennifer Huskey. Afterwards, stroll the streets and discover the unique charming boutiques of the town. Perhaps purchase a memento or two. Then, come explore the exquisite beauty of the tranquil Damariscotta River. Discover the River where 80% of Maine oysters come from during the daily Maine Oyster Farms Tour! Sit back and relax with a drink in hand on the Happy Hour Cruise at 5, or learn from experts about how to pair the sumptuous Damariscotta River oysters with wine, sake and beer during one of the Tasting Cruises. Continue back to Waldoboro for an evening at leisure.

  • Meals: B, L, D

DAY 5: BOOTHBAY HARBOR

A 4*local/boutique accommodation in Boothbay Harbor

  • Optional early-morning outdoor yoga is available for those who would like to participate. Following your breakfast, drive south to the coastal town of Boothbay Harbor, where you will spend your next three nights (approximately 45-minute drive). Upon arrival at your quaint seaside inn overlooking the harbor, settle into the esteemed accommodation. Have lunch independently and then enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Suggested activities include: tennis, hiking, a bike ride through town, oceanside swimming, or a spa treatment. Gather later this afternoon for a cocktail sunset sail. Return afterwards for dinner at your own leisure.

  • Meals: B, Cocktail Reception

DAY 6: BOOTHBAY HARBOR

A 4*local/boutique accommodation in Boothbay Harbor

  • Have a leisurely breakfast. Meet in the hotel lobby and board your boat for a private boat launch to downtown Boothbay Harbor. Head to the renowned local artist's gallery, Gleason's Fine Art for a private showing and tour. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at your leisure. Meet for your Downeast Clambake with a scenic tour of Boothbay Harbor aboard the Bennie Alice, en route to Cabbage Island in Linekin Bay. There is a succulent feast of Maine lobsters and clams with all the traditional fixin’s that await you. Enjoy your feast on Cabbage Island, which has been the home of traditional clambakes since 1956. Your hosts, the Moore family, cordially welcome you to experience this “Downeast” tradition! Return via boat transfer for s'mores by the bonfire and an evening to your leisure.

  • Meals: B, D

DAY 7: BOOTHBAY HARBOR

A 4*local/boutique accommodation in Boothbay Harbor

  • Today, travel 12 miles out to sea to Mohegan Island. This small island, just ¾ mile wide and 1½ miles long, is a haven for those seeking beauty, quiet, and relaxation. Awaken your creative senses. Surrounded with art galleries, natural beauty, and a historical lighthouse, Mohegan Island attracts visitors from all over the world. Feel free to take a challenging hike that leads to beautiful vistas. Return later this afternoon and settle before gathering for your Farewell Dinner.

  • Meals: B, D

DAY 8: DEPART BOOTHBAY HARBOR

  • Depart Boothbay Harbor. En route to the airport, stop in Freeport (approximately 1-hour drive) to visit the legendary LL Bean store. Enjoy an early independent lunch and transfer to the Portland airport (approximately 30-minute drive) for your flight home. As you return home, recollect the creative and memorable moments made during your time in coastal Maine.

  • Meals: B

Pricing is dependent on total of party and season traveling.

Please contact your Worldwide Willett advisor for customized pricing with your preferred dates.

 A PRICING OVERVIEW

Your Trip Price

*On group trips, you’ll be paired with a roommate of your same gender unless you request your own room.

Your journey starts and concludes in Portland, Maine.

Your Maine quotation has been prepared for 8 days & 7 nights.

 

Pricing is dependent on total of party and season traveling.

Option to add your own private room for an additional cost.

Please contact your Worldwide Willett advisor for customized pricing with your preferred dates.

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Your Terms & Conditions will be enclosed in your Registration Packet upon sign-up. You may also obtain a copy by submitting a request to info@worldwidewillett.com.

Passport

If traveling internationally, you must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months after the return from your trip.

Deposit (Pre-planned trips)

A $1,500 non-refundable deposit is required for each traveler to secure the booking. 50% of your balance is due 30 days following your confirmation (varies by destination). Your final balance is due 90 days prior to the trip start date (dependent on the trip). 

Rates + Fares

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Payment

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations, less the trip deposit, are refundable up to 90 days prior to the trip start date unless otherwise specified. In addition to the above, you will be liable for any non-refundable deposits paid to suppliers on your behalf. There is no refund for a partially completed tour or for unused services of any kind.

Flexible Booking Policy Specific to COVID-19

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Travel Insurance

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