Southwest Harbor Artist Retreat
As a professional playwright for more than three decades, I have really enjoyed being able to stay at various artist retreats and residencies around the country. It is a great joy to me that I can now offer a retreat space on beautiful Mount Desert Island in Maine. Mount Desert is the home of Acadia National Park, a park with spectacular rocky headlands and beautiful lakes and ponds, 158 miles of hiking trails, and 45 miles of carriage roads. The retreat space is located two blocks from "downtown" Southwest Harbor. It's an easy walk to the harbor, and about two miles from Seawall campground in the National Park. In season there is a free island-wide bus (the Islander) and a bike rental shop a block away. Southwest Harbor is located on what is affectionately known as "the Quietside" of Mount Desert Island. (Bar Harbor being the "not quiet side.") Here are some links about it:
Trails on the Quietside
Quietside Chamber of Commerce w/calendar
Lesbian History Trail of Mount Desert Island
The retreat space is attached to my home, but it has its own entrance and bathroom. The retreat space is made up of three rooms: sitting room, large bedroom, and a bathroom. There is a small deck in the back. Surrounded by woods. Privacy. Lots of light. Wonderful library two blocks away.
Trails on the Quietside
Quietside Chamber of Commerce w/calendar
Lesbian History Trail of Mount Desert Island
The retreat space is attached to my home, but it has its own entrance and bathroom. The retreat space is made up of three rooms: sitting room, large bedroom, and a bathroom. There is a small deck in the back. Surrounded by woods. Privacy. Lots of light. Wonderful library two blocks away.
What it has:
Queen-size bed (mattress/box springs) Twin size airbed (if you want an extra bed) Wifi Coffeemaker, microwave, toaster-oven, electric kettle, mini-fridge Utensils, dishes, can opener, corkscrew, storage containers, cutlery, cutting board Bathtub with handheld sprayer Hairdryer, yoga mat. Bookcase, writing desk, table with two chairs, sofa Towels and linens Infra-red electric fireplace Separate entrance Off-street parking |
What it doesn't have:
No tv No kitchen sink, stove or oven No shower No smoking No pets No small children No candles |