In This Issue:
Celebrate Spring 2008 with an Ogunquit Getaway!
Our Spring newsletter comes to you after a long snowy winter and with much anticipation for warmer weather to arrive. As the seasons change, our winter renovations are complete and our beautiful gardens come to life. Shops along Ogunquit's Main Street throw their doors open for the season and the best of Southern Maine's restaurants feature special Spring menus.
This issue, we are very excited to bring you a recipe from the kitchen of world renown Lydia Shire and her restaurant Blue Sky. Located in York Beach and just minutes from the Meadowmere, we will be happy to help with reservations during your stay.
Read on for the many packages and happenings coming soon 
or click here for a list of current Ogunquit packages.
Check out our resort's online events or read the new section with hotel reviews from our many guests. When you find a vacation right for you, book online today and come take a trip to Maine to celebrate Spring!
See you by the Sea!
The Meadowmere Staff & Cavaretta Family
Across the Meadow Spring 2008
Check Out These Resort Upgrades to Launch Ogunquit's 2008 Season
East Meadow Extreme Makeover - WOW!
Including new carpet, mattresses, bathrooms, and more! This building is one of our best spots – quiet, with its own private garden area, yet still in the center of the Resort. Perfect for getaways to reconnect with friends and family and a frequently requested area for our Ogunquit weddings. Currently searching for an event venue? Check out our groups sales for more information.
If you haven't stayed in the East lately, it's time to plan a trip to Maine. Hurry - once the word is out, this will be the place to stay in Ogunquit!
Meadowmere Luxury & Honeymoon Suites - Indulge and Relax in Ogunquit! 
When it's all about the special experience, the Luxury and Honeymoon Suites with private Jacuzzi and private fireplace are guest favorites. Located on a private suites-only floor or end room locations, we recently upgraded all linens to include ivory matelasse coverlets, faux down duvets, increased thread counts and deluxe pillows.
Planning a Honeymoon to Maine? Celebrating an anniversary or birthday? Taking that special trip without the kids? Head to Ogunquit for rest and relaxation at our resort. Check out our Ogunquit Honeymoon Package or the favorite Ogunquit Dining Getaway.
Ogunquit's Premier Fitness Center Just Got Hotter!
Voted Best of the Best since 2003 - The Meadowmere Health Club certainly has some dedicated fans. But the best keep on improving! Whether you are marathon training and just looking to get ready for summer, the latest cardio equipment and new bright look will help keep you on track during your Ogunquit vacation. All new treadmills, elliptical machines and reclining bikes with personal cable televisions and Ipods hook ups mean you can watch or listen to whatever keeps you moving.
Our Ogunquit hotel's fitness center is included with every stay and includes steam, sauna, and strength training in addition to state of the art cardio machines. 
Want to truly relax? Try our Ogunquit Spa & Wellness Package with Yoga, Massage and personal wellness consultation.
We Know You Need a Little Jump Start in the Morning - You Told Us!
Thank you to all of our guests who stayed and completed an E-Comment Card. We listened! After going through thousands of emails, all of our hotel rooms now come with complimentary coffee makers. Don't worry! Our delicious Maine made Seacoast Coffee will still be available in the lobby and West Meadow Pub. However, now that first cup of joe can be made in room during your Ogunquit vacation. Still, remember to swing by the lobby to enjoy fresh brewed Seacoast coffee and check out our activities and restaurant guides.
Environmental Leader Update - Check out the new Eco-Activities Binder
Want to find out where local hiking trails, nature reserves and conversation education can be found in Southern Maine? Stop by our hotel lobby when in Ogunquit and read about the many efforts of local groups - such as Great Works Land Trust and the Marginal Way Fund. As Ogunquit's First Environmental Leader Hotel, the Meadowmere is happy to share the many opportunities to give back and the many ways in which our resort helps preserve Ogunquit's resources.
Ogunquit by the Sea Spring 2008
Kids Got Spring Fever? Pack Up the Car & Head to Ogunquit for April Vacation, April 18-May 2!
Starting April 18 through May 4, enjoy our indoor pool, Roman Spa, game room and more. School vacation starts with Ogunquit's famous Patriot's Day Festival and the fun continues with daily TV room movie showings, local surfing and horseback riding lessons, Laudholm Farm Earth Day Celebration, LL Bean's Spring Children's Fun Festival, International Food Festival and live music at local Ogunquit restaurants.
Ogunquit's Patriot's Day Festival, April 18-20 - One if by Land, So Have Some Fun by the Sea!
The festivities kick off Friday with a fife and drum concert, Paul Revere ride and Midnight Madness sale. On Saturday, stop by the Big Top Tent for arts and crafts and Ogunquit's Taste of the Town (Only one restaurant can win!). Compete in the town wide Tory Treasure Hunt, then try your luck at the Casino Night Benefit.
Don't rush out on Sunday - Instead, enjoy the Firemen's Cookout and Patriot's Day Movie Marathon.
Dreaming of Summer Vacation? Summer Reservations Have Begun!
July 4th Fireworks, the smell of the BBQ grill, and countless hours on the beach blanket. If you're ready to build sandcastles and break out the sunscreen, we ready to take your reservation. Check out July 4th happenings, the Made in Maine Festival and our Learn to Surf Package. Hurry and enjoy summer vacation in Ogunquit!
Check Out Our Unique Ogunquit Getaways for Spring!
NEW! Ogunquit Engagement Package - Looking for the perfect romantic setting to pop the question? Our engagement package includes Fireplace Suite accommodations, Bette Jean's Custom Romance Bouquet and Celebrations Champagne Gift. Let us know the setting you are looking for and we will help with recommendations and details!
BACK BY DEMAND! Rocky Road & Roses Getaway, May 30-June 1 - Ice Cream specials and in room gift celebrate the weekend after Memorial Day. Enjoy our Eat, Drink, Be Merry package with Rocky Road ice cream and Rose Gift extras. Call today to start June off with an escape to Ogunquit!
KICK OFF THE SUMMER SEASON! Memorial Day Getaways & Package, May 23-26 - Celebrate the unofficial kick off of the summer season in Maine. Enjoy our Memorial Day Dining Package with 4 days/3nights, dinner and extended check-out. Or choose a Resort Stay and take advantage of Kittery Outlets Memorial Sales, Parades and more!
Quick Trips to Ogunquit Spring 2008
Spring 2008
- Patriot's Day Festival, April 18-20
- April School Vacation (Mass/Maine), April 18- April 26
- April School Vacation (NH), April 26 - May 2
Derby Day Deals, May 2- 4 - Mother's Day Spa & Dining Getaways, May 9-11
- Victoria Day Celebration, May 16-18
- Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-26
- AIDS Quilt Memorial Display, May 24-26
- Rocky Road & Roses Weekend, May 30-June 1
- AAA Kittery Outlets Appreciation Day, May 31
- World Ocean Weekend, June 6-8
- Father's Day Golf & Dining Getaways, June 13-15
- Paint the Port, Kennbunkport, June 22
- July 4th Ogunquit Celebrations, July 1 - 6
- Ogunquit Rotary 2 Cent Sale, July 17
- York Days Christmas in July, July 25 - August 1
- Made in Maine Festival, August 8-10
Taste of Maine . . . At Home This Spring
Our Recipe Series Continues with . . . Blue Sky's Delicious Charcoaled Skirt Steak with Crush of Green Garlic
In the heart of the York Beach, on the Short Sands, a historic renaissance has begun. Blue Sky on York Beach fills the dining room with a warm and welcoming design and a spectacular menu executed by internationally recognized chef, Lydia Shire. Old Maine favorites from both sea and land are updated with her style and signature and Dinner is served nightly from 5:30 p.m. Here is a tasty Maine twist for your plate this season!
1 10 ounce skirt steak, per person (Prime if possible)
For the roasted garlic:
2 heads of garlic, separated unpeeled
3 T extra virgin olive oil
- Gently press the whole head of garlic to separate cloves.
- Line a heavy sauté pan with aluminum foil allowing enough foil to wrap garlic.
- Lay the separated cloves in the foil & drizzle with 3 T extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper.
- Seal the cloves with the foil to form a tented pouch.
- Place on a sauté pan or sheet pan & set in slow oven 300-325 degrees F.
- Roast for 1-1 ½ hours until the cloves are tender. Remove, cool & peel garlic.
For the wasabi aioli:
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 ½ T Dijon mustard
2 egg yolks
½ lemon-juiced
1 ½ C Canola oil
½ C extra virgin olive oil
3 T wasabi powder with enough water added to make a paste
- Whisk yolks, lemon juice & Dijon until ribbony.
- Slowly drizzle in canola oil whisking as you drizzle.
- Add extra virgin oil, wasabi paste, smashed garlic clove, salt & pepper.
- Strain garlic from aioli after one hour.
Green Garlic Sauce:
½ T cumin seeds-lightly toasted
½ T coriander seeds-lightly toasted
3 cloves garlic
1 C cilantro springs
1 C Italian parsley sprigs
2 ounces white wine vinegar
1 C Canola oil
Salt & pepper to taste
(In early spring, we substitute some of the parsley & cilantro with green garlic that is quickly blanched in salted water & refreshed in an ice bath. The garlic may also be adjusted depending on the strength of the green garlic.)
- Combine ingredients in a blender & mix until smooth. Season with salt & pepper.
To prepare:
- Generously season both sides of the skirt steak with salt & pepper.
- Heat a 10 or 12 "sauté pan (I like cast iron) over medium high heat.
- While pan is heating up, place 4-5 cloves (per person) of roasted garlic in a pan & gently warm.
- Add a small drizzle of canola oil or clarified butter to the heated sauté pan & carefully place steak in pan-searing side with the fat first. You can also sear skit steak over an open charcoal grill, but for home use, a heavy sauté pan works well. The steak needs to develop a nice dark crust before it is turned over. Depending on the thickness of the steak, a true
Medium rear is best achieved when both sides have been seared well and the steak is then removed from the pan and allowed to rest for 3- 5 minutes.
Serve steak with a generous spoon of the green garlic sauce, a drizzle of the wasabi aioli and garnish if you wish with *roasted chives or snipped parsley…
*roasted chives are made by drizzling a few drops of olive on chives with a bit of salt. The chives are laid out flat on a sheet pan and lightly roasted until they become crisp.
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