October 3, 2009

Seems these days, everyone has a lot going on - and time is flying by!

As this issue is written, Gordy, our 15 foot hayman, is back to welcome you to Ogunquit and we are getting ready for the Great Pumpkin Contest - wonder who will have the lucky guess this year!

Scarecrows and cornstalks line the streets for OgunquitFest and HarvestFest - some of Southern Maine's best fall festivals. Our many off season packages (Check them out online)  arrive just in time. November will bring our holiday shopping deals and December arrives with Christmas Prelude and Christmas by the Sea. Then another year will pass with our annual celebration of New Year's Eve.

Time flies by  - but don't forget to come up and take a break. We are looking forward to your Ogunquit vacation this off season. Thank you for being our guest, for sharing your memories and for letting us be a part of your vacation. Please stay in touch - through Twitter, Facebook, Trip Advisor, email or a good old fashion phone call!

Happy Travels!

The Meadowmere Family

As the temperatures drop, so do the rates - with great packages for savings and fun!

Eat, Drink, Be Merry - Experience Ogunquit's Restaurants

• The Weekender - Offers a wine & cheese welcome, breakfast each morning and your choice of dinner with open menu. For a cozy retreat with everything at your fingertips, Jonathan's next door is delicious. For exploring the town, the Old Village Inn puts you in the heart of the village. For romance, MC Perkins Cove sets dining against panoramic ocean views. Now through June 2010.
   
• The Midweeker - Your choice of a quiet escape for one or two nights at our hotel with dinner and extended checkout of 1pm. Enjoy the peaceful off season and relax with Roman Spa, movies and Ogunquit's beauty. Now through June 2010.

Make Me A Chef - A Stonewall Kitchen Culinary Experience

• Grab a girlfriend and take off for two nights in Ogunquit with Stonewall Kitchen's Cooking School, culinary store discount and spa treatments. Meet a famous chef or two and see some of the creative talent at Maine's own Stonewall Kitchen - plus they'll cook you up a fabulous meal in a state of the art cooking kitchen! Join us year round, as culinary classes allow. Check out YouTube video for a sneak peak.

Mind, Body, Spirit - A Wellness Getaway For You

• Slow down and experience three days/two nights of relaxation. With yoga, wellness consultation and spa treatment, plus extended checkout, make plans to reconnect with you. Let go and take time to recharge in Ogunquit. Now through June 2010.

New Year's Eve - An Ogunquit Celebration by the Sea

• A winter escape is extra special when it begins a new year! Enjoy a wine welcome, breakfast each morning, New Year's Eve dinner and New Year's Celebration. Available on all accommodations with your choice of Jonathan's Early Seating, Jonathan's Late Seating or Old Village Inn Seating. Grab a party hat and noise maker - and hit the dance floor at Jonathan's for 2010! Reservations Available Now - Please call early for this popular package.

Wine & Dine Weekends - Winter Escapes for Tastings

• Coming in March 2010, the Meadowmere Resort & Jonathan's will offer special weekends for a culinary experience and wine tastings. Featuring welcome reception, breakfast each morning and intimate wine tasting dinner, we welcome you to join us for this limited package offering.
  
  Should you wish to be contacted as soon as this offering is made available, please email us at info@meadowmere.com, Subject: Wine Weekend.

Thank you for another wonderful summer and hope you can join us for an off season escape - Remember, in the heart of Ogunquit, we're open year round!

Fall in Maine Means Festivals!

HarvestFest and OgunquitFest are top picks for fall destinations

• HarvestFest features a real Native Indian Pow Wow, classic car show, homemade kettle corn, craft show, hayrides and the famous Sidewalk Sale at Short Sands Beach. Events kick off  Friday night with the second annual Lobsterfest under the tent at the ballpark at York Beach. Saturday try your luck at the Corn Toss Challenge and enjoy the Pumpkins Stroll. Sunday is all about the Classic Cars and Pow Wow - Grab some kettle corn and enjoy! Held October 15-17. Resort, dining and spa stays all available. See the events.
   
• OgunquitFest caps off a month long Scarecrow Contest (Go Gordy!) with outrageous fun. Start with a scary good time at the Haunted House and Ghostly Tours on Friday. Get your spirits up early on Saturday for the car show, pumpkin decorating and Heels for Health High Heel Race. At night, try your luck for Casino Night. And on Sunday, get ready - the Bridge to Beach Bed Race returns where costumes and bedlam hit the road! See the events. 

A Real Maine Treat - Zach's Corn Maze

• Zach's Farm has been growing delicious corn and veggies for many moons. Each year, their famous cornfield transforms into Zach's Corn Maze. From Stonewall Kitchen to The Shark, many incredible designs have been carved into the cornstalks. A fun family treat, visit Zach's off Route 91 in York and see if you can make it through this year's maze! See the maze.

Columbus Day Celebration by the Sea

• Columbus sailed the ocean blue - so naturally seaside is the best place to be this holiday weekend. Fireworks kick off the holiday Friday night and Jonathan's Concerts feature Enter the Haggis on October 9th and Suede on October 11th.  Tom  Dean joins us in the West Meadow Pub Saturday October 10th and the Ogunquit Playhouse is All Shook Up with Sally Struthers and company singing the tunes of Elvis. Set sail for Ogunquit on Columbus Day!

Speaking of Celebrations . . . Are you or a someone you know planning a wedding in Maine? November 14 Ogunquit is having an event and wedding show. Give us a call at 207-646-9661 x 657 if you would like more information on weddings in Ogunquit.

Fall 2009

October 3: Graham Parker in Concert
October 8: Suzanne Westenhoefer Live Comedy
October 9: Enter the Haggis in Concert
October 9: Fireworks Kick Off the Holiday
October 9-13: Columbus Day Weekend
October 10-13: Sidewalk Sale
October 12: Clay Hill Farm's EcoFest - Green Wedding 2010 Kicks Off
October 11: Suede in Concert
October 15: Bob Marley Live Comedy - Ayuh!
October 16-18: HarvestFest
October 23: Maia Sharp & The Guggenheim Grotto in Concert
October 23-25: OgunquitFest - Bridge to Beach Bed Race Returns!
October 30: Johnny A in Concert  - Yes, that Johnny is Live!
October 31- November 1: Halloween Celebration & Parade
November 1-30: November is for Shopping
November 6-8: Veteran's Day Weekend
November 14: Celebrations by the Sea Event & Wedding Show
November 26-30: Thanksgiving Dinner
November 26-27: Midnight Madness - It's Crazy Outlet Sales
December 5-7: Christmas Prelude Kennbunkport
December 12-14: Christmas by the Sea, Ogunquit
December 30 -January 1: New Year's Eve by the Sea - Come Back Again for 2010! 

Cool nights, crisp days all mean it's time for good homemade pies. There's nothing like the smell of fresh apples and scent of baking in the air. This time, we've turned to our friends at Stonewall Kitchen for sweet and tart autumn classic.

To check more of Stonewall Kitchen's great recipe ideas - including some delicious soup and sides - visit them online. Next time you head to Ogunquit be sure to stop in and say hi at Stonewall Kitchen's Company Store - or give their award winning Cooking School a try on our Make Me A Chef Getaway.

INGREDIENTS:

• 7 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 13oz jar Stonewall Kitchen Orange Cranberry Marmalade

Topping:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 cup brown sugar 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 
• 1 cup cold butter

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place all ingredients, except topping, in a bowl and mix together.
2. Transfer mixture to a 13x 9 baking pan
3. Prepare topping by placing all dry ingredients in a bowl, including shredded cheese, and then add butter, cutting it in with a pastry blender or two knives.
4. When well blended and crumbly, sprinkle topping on the apples and bake in a 350-degree overn for 45 minutes.
5. Serve warm topped with ice cream or whipped cream.

SERVES: 8

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