We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Boothbay Bed and Breakfast website for the Hodgdon Island Inn. This site, like the previous one, was designed in WordPress by InsideOut Solutions, also our website host. The new website offers many pages in addition to the upgraded blog and features a design that we are sure you will find attractive and easy to navigate.
Events Calendar
June 15th, 2010 by Richard & Pamela Riley
Below we’ve listed some of the top area events however there are many, many more, from festivals to fairs, music events, car shows, and more. Please visit www.visitmaine.com; www.mainetourism.com; www.gotravelmaine.com or www.boothbayharbor.com for a full list of all events in the region.
June 6: 37th Old Port Festival, Portland
June 18-19: Boothbay Harbor Garden Antiques Festival
June 19: 4th Annual Maine Blues Festival, Naples, Maine
Late June: Annual Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days
June 25th: Strawberry Festival, Brunswick
June 25-August 20: Gazebo Concerts, every Tuesday and Friday, Library Park, Bath
June 26: Wiscasset Strawberry Festival
June 26-August 7: Bowdoin International Music Festival
July 1-5: Bath Heritage Days
July 3: Owl’s Head Antique Car and Aeroplane Show
July 10: Rockland North Atlantic Blues Festival
July 16-17: Belfast Celtic Celebration
July 17-18: Boothbay Harbor Jazz Weekend
July 17-18: Boothbay Antique Auto Days
July 29-August 1: Rockland Maine Lobster Festival
August 1: East Boothbay Boat Builders Festival & Art Show
August 21: 30th Annual Highland Games, Thomas Point Beach
August 28-29: Camden Windjammer Weekend
Welcome to the Hodgdon Island Inn at Boothbay Maine
June 15th, 2010 by Richard & Pamela Riley
Hodgdon Island Inn’s spectacular Boothbay location provides the picture perfect Maine getaway: deepwater frontage; picturesque water views; a quaint general store complete with lobster shack; a historic one-of-a-kind swing bridge; and front row seats for beautiful pink sunsets. It is everything you imagined the unspoiled coast of Maine would be and then some!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie Pie
June 15th, 2010 by Richard & Pamela Riley
Ingredients:
½ c butter, softened
½ c firmly packed brown sugar
¾ c granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
¾ c all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
11/2 c oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 c semisweet chocolate chips (I prefer Ghiradelli and I cut it to ¾ c)
Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
In large bowl, beat butter and sugars with electric mixer until creamy. Add vanilla and egg; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in oats and chocolate chips; mix well.
Press dough into bottom of any 10-inch pan (oven proof non-stick skillet, tart pan, etc.)
Bake 20 minutes or until top is lightly browned. (Do NOT over bake as cookie will continue to bake after it is
removed from oven).
Cool about 10 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve plain or with ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Best Egg Casserole Ever
June 15th, 2010 by Richard & Pamela Riley
Serves 8
Ingredients:
12 eggs
1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
1 tsp seasoned salt, or to taste
6 TBS butter or margarine
¼ c (or less) chopped onion
2 cups shredded hash brown potatoes (I use the frozen pre-shredded store bought ones to save time)
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions:
Beat eggs, yogurt, and salt together.
Melt butter in large pan, slightly sauté onion and stir in potatoes.
Pour the egg mixture into potato mixture and lightly stir to blend ingredients.
Pour into a greased 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 25 minutes or until a knife inserted into center comes out clean.
Breakfast Oats Parfaits
June 15th, 2010 by Richard & Pamela Riley
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
2 (8 ounce) cartons nonfat or vanilla yogurt
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, un-drained
2 TBS sliced almonds
2 cups sliced fresh or frozen strawberries
Whipped cream, optional
Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine oats, yogurt, pineapple, and almonds.
Mix well, cover and refrigerate overnight.
To serve, layer oat mixture and strawberries in 4 parfait glasses. (I use an ice cream scoop to layer the oat mixture).
Garnish with additional strawberries and add a little whip cream if desired.
Scrubbed & Tubbed, Boild & Glazed Oranges
June 15th, 2010 by Richard & Pamela Riley
Serves 8
Ingredients:
4 oranges, thin skinned, seedless variety
1 cup sugar cup orange juice
2 TBS butter
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400
Wash oranges.
Place whole orange in saucepan and cover with cold water.
Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer for 30 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove oranges from the water and set them on a plate to cool.
In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and orange juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for about 5 minutes, until a syrup forms.
Halve the oranges, and trim the bottoms so they will sit evenly in an oven-proof dish.
Dot with butter.
Pour the syrup over the oranges and bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
Serve warm or room temperature.
Visit Maine Special
May 26th, 2010 by Richard & Pamela Riley
Reserve a minimum two night stay this summer by July 1, 2010 and receive a 10% discount. Offer is based on double occupancy and availability. 7% Maine state lodging tax is extra. Please mention this special at the time of booking.
I Love You Special
May 26th, 2010 by Richard & Pamela Riley
Come celebrate your wedding night, wedding anniversary or just re-kindle the romance at the Hodgdon Island Inn. Nestle into one of the most comfortable beds you will ever sleep in. Awake your first morning and linger in bed over coffee or tea and the Inn’s never ending bread basket filled with delicious homemade breads, muffins and scones. *This package includes:
- One of our finest King rooms with romantic whirlpool tub or cozy electric fireplace
- Complimentary fresh flowers and a homemade decadent chocolate dessert for two
- Pre-breakfast tray with freshly brewed coffee and delicious homemade baked goods delivered to your room
*Package pricing ranges from $200 – $250 and is based on double occupancy; applies to King rooms only and is subject to availability. 7% Maine state lodging tax is extra. Additional nights may be added at standard rates. Other discounts or specials may not be combined with this package.
Mothers/Daughters/Sisters/Friends Getaway
May 26th, 2010 by Richard & Pamela Riley
Sometimes there’s nothing like getting together with those special people in our lives “away from it all”. Enjoy Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, mid coast Maine and the casual, quiet elegance of the Hodgdon Island Inn while you renew friendships and create new memories.
With our spacious and delightful common areas, porches and heated in-ground pool, your group will always have a place to relax and enjoy each other’s company while savoring a delicious and soothing cup of specially brewed tea served in beautiful china cups. You can even arrange to sit together at breakfast and enjoy a leisurely discussion of how to spend your day. (And we’re more than happy to help with arranging your groups’ outings and activities).
*If you want to be the one to take the lead and plan your “Mothers/Daughters/Sisters/Friends Getaway” on behalf of your group, we’ll give YOU a 15% discount on your accommodations.
* Discount available for group reservations of 3 rooms or more. Two-night minimum applies. Discount is applied to the accommodation of the party making the group reservation only. Standard room rates apply. Subject to availability. 7% Maine state lodging tax is extra.
