by AbbyGordon | Jan 5, 2017
The first weekend of December, just an hour up the road from Boothbay, Camden celebrates Christmas by the Sea. I made it up this year for Friday evening’s festivities, including carols at the library and a parade through the downtown. Shops were open late...
by AbbyGordon | Dec 21, 2016
I wish you a very happy holiday season and a special thanks to those who stayed at Back Bay Cottage in 2016, and those who are visiting in 2017! Please keep in mind that I also rent my apartment in Paris, in the historic and central Marais district. I am offering...
by AbbyGordon | Dec 14, 2016
A couple of days ago, I posted something on the Gardens Aglow at the Botanical Gardens. The Smiling Cow and Gimbel’s I wanted to also share some photos from the Festival of Lights in town. Admiral’s Quarters Inn Of course, one of the highlights of the...
by AbbyGordon | Dec 12, 2016
The Gardens Aglow display at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is even more spectacular than ever this year, with 360,000 bulbs, food trucks, s’mores and more! And there is also limited availability still to rent Back Bay Cottage while the festivities are...
by AbbyGordon | Dec 8, 2016
Do you recognize this scene? This is an old photograph, from circa 1930, of Granary Way. The building in the center of the photo is the green “Chowder House” building. Just behind it, there is where Back Bay Cottage sits now. Thanks to the Boothbay...
