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The carriage house is in the York Harbor area near dozens of restaurants, boutiques, sandy swimming beaches, outlet shopping, boat cruises, outlet shopping, hiking, and much more

We invite you to stay in our 1790 colonial inn on sixteen country acres. Tidal river meets meadow - birds sing and eagles soar. Woods offer hiking or cross-country skiing from a large, comfortable quiet retreat. Antique and country furnishings throughout. All the space needed to mingle or be alone.

Travel and vacation Belgrade Maine fishing lodge for smallmouth, largemouth bass, trout, perch, enjoy fine dining, lakeside cottages, swimming, boats and peaceful resort. Catch And Release lake fishing, river fishing, guide service. Cabin rental, lakeside resort, american plan resort with meals, boat rental, boat launch, boat dock, Maine fishing vacation relaxing getaway. Travel Maine to a Maine fishing lodge for a weekend getaway. Enjoy lakeside accommodations at a peaceful secluded relaxing resort with bass trout fishing.

Our Vessel
We are proud to welcome you aboard the WANDERBIRD. This vessel is the culmination of our over forty years combined experience as professional mariners. We invite you to join us aboard this extraordinary vessel. We have drawn from our experience of carrying passengers on a traditional rigged sailing ship to create a custom design for your safety and comfort. WANDERBIRD is a combination of several elements: a traditional ketch auxillary sailing rig, interiors with classic yacht design, a gourmet galley, the strength and integrity of a working fishing vessel and capabilities for off-shore adventure.



the galley

Amenities:
· Intimate Setting - 12 Passengers Aboard Our 90 Foot Vessel
· Varnished Woodwork in Galley, Library, Dining Area & Deck Salon
· Large Spacious Decks
· Spacious, Bright & Open Galley
· 6 Cosy and comfortable double cabins
· Private Head & Shower in Each Cabin
· Observation Deck & Teak Steamer Chairs
· Two Small Boats for Shore Side Adventures


the coach house
One of the favorite shipboard places for relaxation is the deck house. The deck house is completely protected from the weather, with lots of windows, beautiful varnished wood panels, a reading library, comfortable couches and even a traditional shipmate stove. At night, the salon is filled with lantern light, song and stories. Musical instruments are always welcome!

The below-deck salon is laid out in the typical style of a 19th century pilot schooner, with a warm comfortable wood interior. It was designed for educational films and natural history demonstrations, and can double as an informal classroom.

Shore-Side Adventures:
We carry two boats that take us on shore side adventures:
· Our stout 20' skiff with 75hp outboard engine
· Our favorite little row boat; a wooden classic

Our choice blend of old and new:
The WANDERBIRD is a traditional styled vessel with modern navigation & safety equipment. Our engine is used to take us on our planned course, and sails are supplementary. Modern equipment is used for whalesong recording and other safety/research purposes. But our loving restoration of the WANDERBIRD has retained the feeling of the old Dutch fishing vessel by using traditional materials wherever possible.

Her steel and wood construction combine the 20th-century's highest safety standards with the authenticity of classic 19th-century North Sea fishing vessel plus:

Navigation & Electronics:
2 VHF radios, 2 Radar Sets, Sailor Radio Equiptment 2 GPS, wind instruments, Satellite Communications, depth sounder, SSB Radio Telephone, compass, auto-pilot, weather fax, Furuno NavTex Receiver, computer, cellular phone.

Owner operated, Wanderbird meets or exceeds all safety requirements for her class of transportation, and Lloyd's specifications for vessels carrying passengers, Offshore First Aid Kit, Full Fire Detection & Fire Fighting Equipment, High Water Alarms, Coast Guard Approved Life Jackets, Coast Guard Approved Survival Suits, 2 Life Boats, 2 Bouyant Apparatus - 10 Person Capacity, 4 Inflatable Life Rafts - 46 Person Capacity, E.P.I.R.B., Oversize Life Rings, Rocket Propelled Line Launchers, Full Flare Kit, 6 water-tight compartments.

THE SURROUNDING AREA OFFERS FINE DINING, GOLF, SUMMER THEATRE, COUNTRY FAIRS, ANTIQUE SHOPS AND SIGHT SEEING. WHITE WATER RAFTING FACILITIES ARE NEARBY AS WELL AS INVIGORATING HIKING TRAILS. THE FALL SEASON OFFERS SPECTACULAR FOLIAGE AND DEER HUNTING. THIS AREA IS ALSO A RENOWNED WINTER PLAYGROUND WITH SKIING AT FAMOUS SUGARLOAF USA, SNOWMOBILING, ICE FISHING AND SNOWSHOEING AVAILABLE.

LedgeLawn Cottage, on New Meadows Bay, is located about six miles from the open Atlantic. This beautiful tidal Salt water inlet, has 10 ft. tides, is 30-50 feet deep and about 1/2 mile wide. Canoeing and Sea Kayaking doesn't get any better than this. The Cottage is centrally located, between Brunswick and Bath, or Freeport and Boothbay. It is easily accessible from Routes 95 and 1.

Acadia National Park, one of the National Park System's crown jewels, where sea meets mountains. Surrounding Mt. Desert Island's towns, one of which is Bar Harbor on the eastern side. Drive up Cadilac Mt. for sunrise, sunset, or just to admire the veiw.
You are just a short walk to shops and water from your front door, while at Quimby House. Some of Bar Harbor's finest restaurants are within our neighborhood.

With 139 years under her keel and going strong, this Historic Maine Windjammer is a shining symbol of America's proud sailing heritage. Take your place in the Taber's family and let us show you the thrill, the warm comradeship, and the dramatic beauty of our nation's finest cruising grounds.

Wilson Pond is a 7 mile long LAKE with crystal clear waters, in places over 300 feet, offering great opportunities for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. It is surrounded by mountains, offering solitude for our guests as well as the loons and wildlife that can be found on the Pond and nearby. Wilson Pond is located only 3 1/2 miles from downtown Greenville, the center of all attractions in our area. If you are looking to find "Lasting Mental Relaxation," or if you are interested in all of the activities in our area, Wilson Pond Camps offers it all. Be it, Hiking, Moose & Wildlife Safaris, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swimming in front of your cottage, Nature Photography & Fall Foliage, Hunting, Fishing, Horse Back Riding, Golf, Berry Picking , Sight Seeing, Winter Sports, or Just Plain Relaxing, the area offers it all! Other area attractions include, Gulf Hagas- The "Grand Canyon" of Maine, B-52 crash site on Elephant Mountain, Steamship Katahdin Cruiseship, Whitewater Rafting, Seaplane Tours. Come and see why we have over 90% repeats and become one of our "forever friends!"

In the Moosehead Lake Region, there are innumerable activities for those who enjoy nature and the outdoors. Wilsons on Moosehead Lake is located in the heart of the region-the perfect location to do everything...or nothing at all. Enjoy snowmobiling, ice-fishing, skiing, four-wheeling, hiking, bird watching, moose safaris, fishing, hunting, bike riding, swimming, boating, sight seeing...all from your very own cottage. If you're coming to get away from it all, relax and read a book by the fireplace and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.