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Maine Innkeeping Academy Workshops…
On Tuesday we will be ironing out our 2011 workshop schedule. This will include the 2-day Get INNspired all-inclusive seminar for aspiring innkeepers, 3 hour workshops on Social Media, Online Marketing, The Art of Breakfast, and more, for those already in the industry or those looking to get into it but can’t attend the 2
What You Need To Know About Inn Financing
One of my clients recently said “You are fabulous at what you do. Thank you for giving us such great information. No one had explained this to us before so clearly”. One aspect of my job that I really enjoy is educating buyers and sellers. One of the most important things I can do is educate them on
NEW LISTING! 1802 House Inn Bed and Breakfast in Kennebunkport, Maine
Just listed! 1802 House Inn Bed and Breakfast in Kennebunkport, Maine. A fabulous, spacious 6 guest room inn backing to Arundel Golf Club just a half a mile from Dock Square. Owners Quarters are a step above, high quality finishes, granite, Mexican tile, jetted tubs, tiled showers, 3/4 of an acre, 6 fireplaces and more.
Looking for a restaurant on the Maine coast?
I previewed three restaurants in Boothbay Harbor the other day – fabulous views, strong businesses, great locations. The agent has asked me to see if I have any interested buyers, contact me for details!
New Price! Riverside Inn and Restaurant, East Machias $449,000
Riverside Inn and Restaurant is very reasonably priced with a strong local business, offering 4 guest rooms with private baths, charming full service country inn style restaurant and private owners quarters, along the charming Machias River. See the listing details on my website.
My Mobile Office…
You can see from this photo I have (or rather I AM) a completely mobile office (yes, I know, I need a MAC and I think I will also get the Mi-Fi) but my point is this – I am devoted to being what I need to be, where I need to do it, to
Social Media Klout and the Hospitality Industry…
Just posted on TechSavvyInnkeeper.com – Online Scores in the Hospitality Industry…interesting to consider…
Introducing The Tech Savvy Innkeeper…
The Tech Savvy Innkeeper has just been launched! Web technology for the aspiring and current innkeeper or anyone in the hospitality industry. Visit the website and follow me on Facebook! Have ideas or questions? I’m happy to listen. Communication is a two way street.
My Art of Breakfast cookbook is available for pre-order on Amazon!
Some of you might have followed my cookbook writing journey over the past 5 months, but for those of you who have not, an editor from Down East Magazine came to a workshop called “the Art of Breakfast” I was holding for the Maine Innkeeping Academy last spring at the Danforth Inn. It was really
The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty’s new marketing campaign!
For a couple years now, I’ve been marketing the Maine lifestyle. Individually, many of us have. But now, The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty is focusing its marketing campaign in the same fashion as we see in this fabulous ad! I’m thrilled to be a part of this. And just in time for Thanksgiving. I’m
An Assortment of Maine Web Cams…just for fun…
For those of you who don’t YET live in Maine, allow me to bring a bit of coastal and inland Maine to you: http://www.hazecam.net/acadia.htmlhttp://mdi.villagesoup.com/webcams/http://mooseheadlake.us/http://www.sebeclake.net/http://www.pemaquidpoint.org/wc.cfmhttp://www.katahdincam.com/http://www.bayofmaineboats.com/webcam.htmhttp://www.penobscotbaypress.com/webcam/iawebcam.htmlhttp://www.mainecoastbookshop.com/webcam2.htmlhttp://boothbayharborwebcams.com/http://www.pophambeach.com/http://www.portlandyachtclub.com/Weather/weather.htmhttp://www.cushingisland.org/http://www.portlandheadlight.com/webcam.htmlhttp://www.oldorchardbeachwebcam.com/seacoastcam.htmlhttp://24.97.55.102:70/appletvid.html (Perkins Cove)http://maine-webcams.com/ Enjoy!
Where first impressions are everything, is my website making the cut?
What better way to find the answer than to go directly to my subscribers. You can all help me by taking this 5 second visual test of what makes an impact on your memory with just 5 seconds. Interesting results. Each time I perform this test, I make changes. In the end, it helps us
Just for fun – can you match the month with the Maine sunrise or sunset photo?
Myth: Maine is not grey and dismal all winter… Top to bottom 1-12 represent a photo taken each month of a sunrise or a sunset… Can you figure when each of these photos was taken?
Some of my listings have the most beautiful period and architectural details…
I will be the first to admit I do see some spectacular real estate in my job. Historic inns and bed and breakfasts, restored to the glory of yesteryear always fascinate me. And I love stairways. And opulent canopy beds. And architectural details. They just seem to take you back in time…
NEW PRICE! Timbercliffe Cottage Bed and Breakfast in Camden, Maine
Now offered at $1,275,000 – this is a gorgeous 6 guest room B&B in Camden on High Street just a few steps out of town with a water view high above the Penobscot Bay. The inn has been fully renovated and modernized with historic styled furnishings and paint colors, hand painted stair risers, custom window
