Friday, July 15 at 6PM
Lobster Bake Rehearsal Dinner
Spruce Point Inn Oceanfront Deck
Attire: Casual (whatever you wear keep in mind that eating lobster from the shell gets messy! also, it can get very chilly in Maine at night so it is a good idea to bring layers)
 

Saturday, July 16 at 5PM
THE MAINE EVENT
Ceremony & Reception
Spruce Point Inn Oceanfront Deck and Pemaquid Hall
Attire: Cocktail (the ceremony is on a deck so heels shouldn’t be too annoying for anyone; the reception is indoors)

Note: if you looking for a babysitter and are staying at Spruce Point Inn, please contact the hotel in June for a list of sitters. If you are staying elsewhere, please contact Lillian and Josh for suggestions.

Sunday, July 17 from 9:30am to 11:30am
Brunch
Spruce Point Inn Oceanfront Deck
Attire: Anything goes, provided it is not cocktail attire from the night before

options

  boothbay harbor is a small town and a popular summer destination so please book accommodations as early as possible. please also note that spruce point inn and rocktide are currently closed for the season so it may take their reservation departments a few days to get back to you.

A). spruce point inn offers lots of amenities (salt water swimming pool, kayaks, bikes, hiking trails, a smores pit, spa, game room, a boat launch or van that will take you and yours into boothbay harbor, tennis, golf access, etc.) and is puppy friendly so this is where gusgus will be staying.

you'll see on their website that there are number of different room options (including guest moorings if you want to stay on a boat!) for a variety of prices (starting at $337 a night). please note that there is a three night minimum on rooms (6 nights for cottages). 

to book, please contact Cindy Poe, reservations manager, at cpoe@sprucepointinn.com or by calling reservations at 800.553.0289. just be sure to tell her you are with “Goldenthal / Ho-Walker.” please do not use the online reservation system, as it requires a minimum stay of 4 nights (unless of course you'd like to stay that long!)

upon booking you will be charged for two nights towards your stay (the room rate before taxes and the resort fee). in the event that you need to cancel your reservation, please be advised that there is a small charge. 

B). we also have a room block at the rocktide inn. rocktide inn is about a 5 minute drive to spruce point inn and walkable to downtown boothbay harbor by crossing the nearby footbridge. we will be providing transportation to and from the ceremony and reception from here. with the wedding discount, the rooms range from $126 to $211 plus tax for friday and saturday nights. if you come up earlier or stay later, the rates go up by 10%.  rates include breakfast and wifi.

reservations can be reached at rocktide@rocktideinn.com or 800-762-8433, again just tell them you are with "Goldenthal / Ho-Walker."

C). there are a number of cute b&bs in the area. check out:
atlantic ark inn
bayberry house
bayside inn
blue heron seaside inn
greenleaf inn
harborage inn
harbor house inn
harbor towne inn
the thistle inn
topside inn
welch house inn
if you decide to stay at one of these and would like assistance with transportation to the ceremony and home from the reception,
please let us know so we can help

D). it is also possible to rent a house near spruce point inn so if that is something you are interested in, please let us know!

By Air

The closest airport is Portland International Jetport (PWM), which is about an hour and 15 mins drive (with no traffic, which of course, there is likely to be as its peak season) to Spruce Point.  

By Road

• Boothbay Harbor is about 1 hour 15 minutes from Portland, 3 from Boston and 7 from NYC.
• From the Portland area, get on I-295 North / US-1 North.
• About 2 miles after passing through the village of Wiscasset (home to Red's Eats, known for being one of the best lobster rolls in the state, so stop and see what that big line is all about!), take ME-27 south to Boothbay Harbor
• Continue about 12 miles until you reach the set of traffic lights at the intersection of Route 27 and Route 96.
• Continue straight through the intersection and at the top of the hill, bear right at the bank onto Oak Street.
• Go ONE block on Oak Street and then turn left onto Union Street.
• Continue on Union Street until it ends at Atlantic Avenue, turn right.
• The entrance to Spruce Point (stone gates) is approximately 1.5 miles and the Inn is another one-half mile along the shore.

By Train

Amtrak’s Downeaster provides train service between Boston North Station and Portland, which is about a 2 ½ hour ride: www.amtrakdowneaster.com.

By Boat

Transient and local boaters may use Spruce Point Inn moorings, launch and dock facilities without charge when staying at the Inn or enjoying lunch or dinner. The launch is an OldPort 26’ that is also available for trips to the town dock in Boothbay Harbor.

• Approaching from downeast, set a course for the “HL” buoy at The Hypocrites marking the approach to Fisherman Passage.
• After passing R”6” steer NNW toward  Burnt Island Light.  Spruce Point Inn lies E of Burnt Island.
• Approaching from the South, set a course for G”1” buoy at The Cuckolds marking the entrance to Boothbay Harbor.
• Proceed North toward Burnt Island Light. Spruce Point Inn lies East of Burnt Island.

Local Activities & Recommendations

where to eat:
at spruce point inn, dining options include 88 (upscale), bogie’s (casual pub), and the deck. reservations are required at 88 and suggested for bogie’s.

in boothbay harbor, try:
boathouse bistro

what to do:
explore local lighthouses! tour burnt island lighthouse (the one you can see from spruce point inn) by either requesting the bright line launch at spruce point inn or checking out balmy day cruises. or drive to the nearby pemaquid point light.
explore downtown boothbay harbor.
spot some whales. check out boothbay whale watch.
hike the area. start at the trailhead at spruce point inn or for more options visit boothbay region land trust.
visit the coastal maine botanical gardens.
relax at the spa at spruce point inn.
play golf at the boothbay harbor country club.
go sailing! book a private sail through spruce point inn or eastwind schooner.
get out on the water. kayaks and paddleboards are available on the spruce point inn dock.
go biking. bikes and helmets are available at spruce point inn near the saltwater swimming pool.
check out some craft beer at boothbay brewery.
catch your own dinner. borrow fishing equipment from the dock at spruce point inn and if you catch something, the chef will prepare it for you for dinner at 88 or bogies!
keep kids of all ages entertained. tennis, croquet, horseshoe, shuffleboard, life size checkerboard and a playground are available on the spruce point inn grounds.
kids (ages 5-12) can also attend day camp or a night out at spruce point inn.

farther afield:

portland
foodie heaven with a side of live music and art

• we've stayed at the portland harbor hotel and have nothing but good things to say about it
• portland art museum
• yummy restaurants (bao bao, central provisions, corner room, el rayo taqueria, emylitza, eventide oyster, five fifty-five, fore street, hugo's, isa bistor, j's oysters, lolita, grill room, slab, street & co, tiqa, and so many more!)
• good live music/bar scene (andy's old port pub, grace, maps, novare res, portland lobster company, rhum)
• breweries (allagash brewing, bunker brewing co, maine craft distilling, maine mead, oxbow, rising tide brewing, shipyard brewery,
• ferries to local islands (casco bay lines)
• http://www.bonappetit.com/restaurants-travel/navigator/article/portland-maine-where-to-eat-drink

freeport
land of the legendary llbean

brunswick/orr's island/harpswell
home of the goldenthals

• fat boys drive in (best haddock sandwiches and a real old school drive in!)
• bowdoin college art museum
• tao (james beard nominated chef)
• la cantina (you'll feel like you are in austin)
• gelato fiasco (self explanatory but they have an impressive sorbet selection for those lactose-intolerant folks like lillian)
• lands end gift shop (great view and cute gifts)
• orrs bailey yacht club (go sit on a rocking chair the porch of the club and if anyone asks who you are, say you are with the goldenthals)
• h2o outfitters (for kayak rentals and classes)
• morse's cribstone grill (across the bridge from the goldenthal's house--order the fried clams!)
• dolphin marina (off the beaten path but go during daylight for incredible view and yummy food)

bath
ship building central, visit the maine maritime museum

georgetown/five islands
five islands lobster co lays claim to the best onion rings around

wiscasset
must stop for lobster rolls at reds (you'll pass it on the way to boothbay!)

monhegan
beautiful island only accessible by boat, artist community

rockland
cool small town on the water. visit the farnsworth art museum

camden
super cute port town

bar harbor
was a top new england summer destination in the 19th century (for rockefellers, fords and vanderbilts) with good hiking options (acadia) but a good bit farther north/longer drive

oquinquit
south of portland, unlike the other towns listed above. where lillian's grandma grew up spending her summers and where josh's aunts now spend theirs

please don't hesitate to reach out with questions or for more travel advice!