Fall is here - Restful, cool nights and brilliant foliage have begun. Festivals and decorations abound. Come enjoy Farmer's Markets, PumpkinFiddle, HarvestFest, OgunquitFest, Zach's Corn Maze, and more.

Take the family to pick Maine Apples and then warm up by our lobby fireplace with our home made cider. Enjoy these staff picks for local farms:

McDougal Orchards, Springvale, Rt 11A Phone: 207-324-5054
U-pick or ready-picked fruit. 14+ varieties on mostly dwarf trees. Pumpkins and sweet cider in season. Hayrides on weekends. Farm animals too!

Spiller Farm, Wells, Rt 9A Phone: 207-985-2575
U-pick apples and pumpkins. Hayrides, corn stalks, gourds and fall veggies. Come and enjoy the farm!

Welcome to Fall in Maine!

The Meadowmere Resort

Take An Ogunquit Vacation This Off Season with Our Getaways!

Eat Drink Be Merry Dining Getaway - Our most popular package! Available weekend or weekday. Ask for special dates when MC Perkins Cove is included as our third restaurant choice.

Fall/Winter Weekday Dining Package includes Resort accommodations for 1 or 2 nights, 1 dinner for 2 at guests' choice of Jonathan's or Old Village Inn (open menu), and a late check-out of 1pm. Includes Contintental breakfast from Labor Day - Columbus Day.

Fall/Winter Weekend Food Package includes Resort accommodations for 2 nights, Wine & Cheese reception upon check-in, breakfast each day, 1 dinner for 2 at guests' choice of Jonathan's or Old Village Inn (open menu), and a late check-out of 1pm. Available weekends for Friday and Saturday nights.

Thanksgiving Ogunquit Shopping Getaway!

Gobble down the turkey and head to Maine to kickoff holiday shopping. Your Thanksgiving getaway includes your choice of accommodations (Nov. 21-25), a Kittery Outlet Savings Passbook, and Freeport Outlet coupons. Let the holiday deals begin!

New Year's Holiday Getaway - Time marches on - and our annual New Year's Eve getaway is the perfect way to have some fun! Come join us to ring in 2008 on our popular packages - party included!

New Year's Package includes 2 night accommodations (Dec 30 & 31), Wine & Cheese Welcome, Breakfast Monday, New Year's Day Brunch, late check-out of 1pm, guests' choice of dinner seating and the return of Jonathan's Famous Upstairs/Downstairs New Year's Eve Party.

Click here to learn more! It's New Year's 2008 by the Sea!

Winter Upgrades - Thank You For All Your E-Comment Cards!

Wow! We are happy to say that we overwhelmingly scored 9's & 10's from you on our new E-comment Cards. Sent to every departing guest with an email on file, we read every card and every comment. Look for upgrades this winter, including irons & ironing boards, linen upgrades and more.

Thank you for the great suggestion to add a Bike Rack! Just across from our entrance, you'll find a new Bike Rack ready for your fall rides and next summer's vacation - Enjoy!

Finally, thank you for the great feedback on our new eco-friendly shampoos, conditioners, soaps and more. We are happy to provide great amenities - and help the Rainforests too!

Ocean Mere Ogunquit Wedding Packages Debuts - Ceremonies Set on Beautiful Marginal Way

Planning a wedding in Maine? Looking for a beautiful Ocean setting in Ogunquit? Announcing our Ocean Mere Ogunquit Wedding Package – a unique offering of a scenic coastal ceremony site, fabulous catering and luxury accommodations in partnership with the Beachmere Inn and Jonathan’s Restaurant. 

Each Package includes Oceanside ceremony site, elegant reception, champagne toast, guest accommodations and complimentary Wedding night gift.

Wedding events for this package are scheduling now for July & August 2008. Limited to 1 wedding per weekend. 100 Guest Minimum. 30 Room Minimum. Contact Group Sales at 1-800-633-8718 for an Ocean Mere Wedding Packet.

 A Zach Farm's Famous Corn Maze - A staff pick for fun!

Zach's Farm & Corn Maze, York, Rt 91 Phone: 603-205-1456
Famous for the most delicious corn in Southern Maine and 25 acres of the Great Corn Maze. Take a 20 minute hayride and enjoy the amazing maze - plus pumpkins, flowers and more!

Hay Rides, Sidewalk Sales and Scarecrows - oh my! Southern Maine enjoys great fall festivals. Join us in October for three of the best:

Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale & Farmer's Market, York, October 5-8, 2007 10am-4pm
Come enjoy the sidewalk sale at Short Sands - the last of this year's merchandise moves outside and on sale for three days. It's the early jump on holiday shopping! 

23rd Annual Harvestfest, York, October 12-18, 2007
10am-4pm, other venues nightly.
Bigger than ever! This Colonial themed festival includes a variety of activities - live bands, an ox roast, bean hole beans and crafters from all over the country. Book early to enjoy SeniorFest, KidsFest, Antique Car Show a POW-WOW, hayrides and much more. For a full schedule and more information, call 207-363-4422.

4th Annual OgunquitFest, Ogunquit, October 19-21, 2007, 10am-4pm, other venues nightly.
Almost sold out! Hurry to enjoy the town wide scarecrow contest, pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, ghost stories, marketplace and much more. Come enjoy the famous spooky ghost tours Friday! For more information, call 207-646-2939.

Quick Dates - Best bets for a great getaway!

• September 28-30: Foliage Kick Off with PumpkinFiddle - Book today!
• October 5-8: Columbus Day Farmer's Markets & Sales
• October 12-18: HarvestFest - Come midweek - all the activities, none of the crowds!
• October 19-21: OgunquitFest - Ghostly tours, hayrides, pumpkin decorating and more - Book Early!
• October 26-28: Halloween Fun - Last chance to play flashlight tag in Zach's Maze & Enjoy Halloween Classics in our TV Room!
• November 9-11: Veteran's Day Holiday Getaway
• November 21-25: Thanksgiving Holiday - and Kittery Outlet Sales!
• November 30- December 2: Christmas Prelude, Kennebunkport - Hurry for the Open Houses & Tree Lightings!
• December 7-9: Christmas by the Sea, Book now - Caroling returns to the Pub & Christmas Classics in our TV Room!
• December 21-29: Holiday Vacation - It may be cold outside, but our indoor pool is 82 and our outdoor Jacuzzi is 103- just right!
• December 30 - January 1: New Year's Eve Celebration Package - Dinner, dancing and champagne by the sea!

Jonathan's Restaurant is a guest staple. Like the Meadowmere, this family owned and operated business has been in Ogunquit for generations. Adjacent to the resort, Jonathan's offers steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood, and Maine's famous lobster. Be sure to check out the menu - featuring Maine made products - and the entertainment schedule online at Jonathan's Restaurant. Til then enjoy this delicious recipe!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 Leg of Lamb or 3 Lamb Shanks
• 1 Carrot, diced small
• 3 Celery Stalks, diced small
• 1 Medium White Onion, diced small
• 7 Cloves of Garlic, sliced
• 2 Cups of White Wine
• ½ Cup of Demi Glaze
• 1 Sachet de espice
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• ½ Cup Olive Oil

METHOD & PREPARATION:

1. Heat Olive Oil in a pot with large surface area & tight fitting lid (Dutch Oven works best)
2. Season Lamb to taste, add to pot
3. Sear all sides until Dark Brown
4. Remove Lamb & set aside
5. Add Carrot, Celery, Onion & Garlic
6. Cook vegetables on medium high heat until tender (Approximately 2 minutes)
7. Add white wine & simmer for 5 minutes, then add Demi Glaze
8. Return Lamb to pot, cover & cook in a 350 degree oven for 2 hours or until meat is fork tender
9. Remove Cover & continue to cook for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens, then remove Lamb & take the meat off the bones
10. Pour vegetables & sauce through a strainer
11. Combine sauce & meat

Serve with desired accompaniments - perfect on a chilly Fall night!

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