To do what we do, we rely on an amazing group of partners, vendors and friends. Below are just some of them.
Locations/Venues:
Sotheby’s Rentals: I have worked closing with Scott for the past 5 years. He takes care of his clients to make sure they find the perfect house that suits them for their vacation needs. These luxury houses are a perfect way to experience Maine at a whole new level. https://www.luxurymainerentals.com/
Maine Lake Vacations: Raymond Retreat & Cedar Lane Lodge are luxury lake houses on tranquil Panther Pond in Raymond, Maine available for year-round vacation rental. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, fishing, boating, and relaxing with friends and family on large private properties over 2 acres each with secluded lake frontage of 250+ feet of pristine waterfront. Explore our site for more information about the house and the story of how Cedar Lane Lodge came to be. https://www.mainelakesvacation.com
Ballast: A Boutique Event Space located in the heart of the Old Port, Portland Maine. This is the perfect space for custom food experiences, private dinner parties, corporate events, rehearsal dinners and family gatherings. https://www.ballastevents.com
Autumn Lane: I can’t begin to tell you how perfect the Autumn Lane is for your large events. Not only does it have amazing views, it has the perfect accommodations for your friends and family to stay. The barn is literally out of a magazine and dreamy. This award-winning location books up fast, but it’s worth taking a look and check on availability. https://www.theautumnlane.com
Rockcraft Lodge: Looking for the perfect location for the family vacation or destination Maine Wedding? This Sotheby’s rental has the most amazing views in the newly renovated Lodge. https://rockcraftlodge.com
Experiences:
Becky Baird Events: Becky Baird, Owner and Principal Planner of Becky Baird Events has been in the events industry her entire career. Though primarily a wedding planner here in Maine, she has planned everything from intimate charity dinners to weddings to food and wine events to large-scale music festivals across the country. Becky fell in love with Maine while working at Camp Kieve on Lake Damariscotta during her college years and eventually moved to Portland in 2012. After a few years out west working in the large-scale festival world in Colorado, Becky is back in Maine helping bring her clients' event visions to life. Becky is an avid foodie and spends any free time she has trying all of Maine's wonderful restaurants and culinary experiences. https://www.beckybairdevents.com/
Yoga Experiences: Genell Huston. The owner of Lila is not only a yoga instructor, she is a light that can guide you to complete relaxation and self-awareness. She has been life-changing for so many people and now she offers private classes. Imagine a Yoga retreat on the water, or an awaking morning yoga at your rental property? https://livelila.com/private-yoga-sessions/
Provisions:
Harbor Fish: We have worked with Harbor Fish over the past 2 years and we could not be more impressed with their quality of fish and their customer service. https://harborfish.com/
Browne Trading Co.: This premier seafood and wine shop is our go-to for specialty ingredients such a sushi-grade fish, caviar, and Scallops the size of my hand! https://www.brownetrading.com/
Big Fish Cake Studio: Baker, Gabby Cote is a trained pastry chef, centered around celebration cakes and confections. Big Fish Cake Studio in Saco, Maine. be kind. create. eat cake. celebrate.
Local Farmers from the Farmers Market: When time and allowance allow, our Chefs and I love going to our local farmer’s markets to pick out the freshest local ingredients, cheese, and flowers. We are so fortunate to have this opportunity twice a week in season. Some of our favorite farmers include but not limited to:
https://www.snellfamilyfarm.com/
www.swallowtailfarmandcreamery.com
Whole Foods: Our chefs and I do most of our shopping at Whole Foods. The quality of food and meats are always up to standard and by now, we’ve memorized the store. https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/portland-me