Mardi Gras Specials – Shopping, Wine, Spa

Spoiled Rotten-641-8477

Your favorite store in town is open for the Mardi Gras / Valentines Weekend

On the Main Unique Gifts and Jewelry- 646-9280

Select Jewelry, Seasonal décor, candles, clothing, Peggy Karr, Mariposa, handbags and much more. Must present Coupon. (Coupons can be found in the Mardi Gras Celebration booklet located on the Podium at the front desk) 

Perkins and Perkins Wine and Cheese Shop- 646-0288

Saturday: Free Wine Tasting 3-6pm. Bring your sweetheart to sample some great value Wines from around the world before that special evening. Special discounts the day of tasting.

Revelations Gift Shop- 646-4141

Great year-end sales! Lots of special things to browse through and bargains too!

Sweats of Ogunquit- 646-6464

For the holiday weekend we will be having a “Winter Blast Sale” at all of our locations (Beach St., and in Perkins Cove) We will be featuring Mardi Gras & Valentine’s special items for everyone to enjoy at Winter Blast off prices!!

Your Body Works Massage & Day Spa-646-1322

Indulge in a chocolate delight. Book a One Hour Chocolate Swedish Massage with a Chocolate Glow, a Chocolate Mousse Wrap, or Chocolate Reflexology (Sweet Feet) for $150 with a coupon. (Coupons can be found in the Mardi Gras Celebration booklet located on the Podium at the front desk)

The Barrel Stave-646-8298

Open every day during School Vacation. In store specials! 25-50% off many items. Check out our Bauble LuLu Beads. Starting at $5.99 fits Pandora and others. Most jewelry 50% off. Located next to The Front Porch.

Beth Ellis Cove Gallery- 860-657-4253

For couples who have built memories on the shoreline of Maine’s beaches, this signed, limited edition reproduction of Autumn at the Show is available as a Valentine’s Day special. Get $50 off with a coupon. (Coupons can be found in the Mardi Gras Celebration booklet located on the Podium at the front desk)

Genesis Day Spa-646-3900

For Her: Champagne and Rose Envelopment, Champagne and Rose Manicure-$150 (save $40)

For Him: 60 minute Massage, Shave Skin Treatment, $135 (save $30)

1 Hour Couples Massage, Champagne Basket to go-Includes Champagne, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, and Valentine Cookies-$200. Valid for services received February 11-14th only. MUST be booked at least 24 hrs in advance.

Ogunquit’s Mardi Gras

Ogunquit Celebrates Mardi Gras Feb 12-13

 The weekend events include a Hat Parade, Concerts, Contests and Ice Sculptures.

 On Friday, Feb 12 at 8:30 pm the Mardi Gras King and Queen Crowning Competition is held at Maine Street. The Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce awards the titles of Mardi Gras King and Queen. Contestants will answer trivia questions about Ogunquit. The winners will be asked to lead the Mardi Gras parade on Saturday. This contest will not discriminate on the basis of gender—participants choice of attire will determine entrance into King or Queen categories!

Throughout the weekend ice sculptures will be shown at nine different locations. And Ice skating will be available at the Community Ice Skating Rink on Cottage Street next to the Dunaway Center. Free hot cocoa and coffee in the lobby of the Dunaway Center. The rink is open until 10 p.m. nightly.

On Saturday Feb. 13^th a Hat Party is held at Maine Street. If you have a crazy hat for the parade, great! But if you don’t, you can make one at the Mardi Gras Hat Party, for a small amterials fee.

At 2-2:30 p.m. The Hat Parade will be held between Maine Street and the Old Village Inn on the sidewalks of downtown Ogunquit. Prizes will be awarded! And also for the best miniature floats prizes will be awarded., but since this parade will be on the sidewalk, floats must use a hand-pulled wagon or a sled as a base.

At 2:30 p.m. there will be a parade Awards Ceremony at Old Village Inn.

At 3 p.m. The Island Tones Steel Drum Band will hold a concert at the Front Porch.

For more information please go to www.visitogunquit.org.

Trip to the Wildlife Reserve

Ok, its darm cold today.  The wind is whipping, the temp is probably 300 below zero and this crew is still ready to go treking!  Gotta love the spunk!

Happy New Year

Cheers from your Ogunquit Family!

23rd Annual Christmas by the Sea

Ogunquit’s Christmas by the Sea

This year marks Ogunquit’s 23^rd Annual Christmas by the Sea weekend. Weather permitting, it is scheduled for Friday, December 11 through Sunday, December 13. Check back with the Ogunquit calendar of events for any change in dates or events due to the weather.

Friday evening features all the traditional events: carolers, the Handbell choir concert, town tree lighting and the beach bonfire. At the tree lighting, the winner of the town-wide decorating contest will be announced.

Saturday is chock full of activities, sure to please children and adults alike. Of course Santa sails into Perkins Cove to be whisked away by fire truck to the Fire Station for a 9:30 appointment with waiting children. Day long events include the annual hayrides, an Arts and Crafts show, and a basement bazaar. Throughout the day, there will be Holiday storytelling, a chowder and chocolatefest (area restaurants compete), kids’ ornament making, a Christmas parade, a candlelight walk to the Living Manger and the Barbershop Quartet concert  at the Ogunquit Baptist Church.

Hayrides continue on Sunday and be sure to save a few dollars for the annual 50% off sale at our favorite shop in town, Spoiled Rotten. Yep, everything in the store is 50% off -what a way to shop for Christmas!! It’s held on Monday, December 14^th, the day after the weekend… There is plenty of availability here at the Falls to stay over for the special sale event- Reserve soon….

Angelina’s Wine Dinner a Blast!

Another Great Wine Dinner

This past Saturday, The Falls held the second wine /dinner at Angelina’s. We thought the first one was great, but this one proved to be even better. 40 Vacation Club owners signed up within three days of the announcement and despite 6.3 inches of rain, everyone showed up.

By the second glass of wine, no-one cared that it was raining cats and dogs!

Five courses of wonderful food (and lots of it) accompanied by appropriate wines with each course, and the smiles were wide spread, the conversation volume was up and owners had made lots of new friends. Good thing Angelina’s is just next door- no-one had to drive far to get home…..

Many of the owners who were there had attended the first wine/dinner, so be sure to watch for the next scheduled dinner- you won’t want to miss it!!!!

LL Bean for the Holidays

LL Bean Holiday special events

Don’t miss the Northern Lights celebration this year, running from 11/20/09 to 1/1/10.  Starting with the Christmas Tree lighting on November 20, join the annual celebration featuring a host of activities to make your holidays memorable. Enjoy special traditions, including kids’ activities, old-fashioned carriage rides and more fun events. L L Bean is located in Freeport, Maine, a short hour or so drive from The Falls. So, spend some holiday time at LL Bean to rediscover the traditions of the season..

At the Tree lighting Ceremony, on Friday, November 20 at 7 p.m., with the flick of a switch the whole L L Bean campus will glow with holiday cheer. See one of the largest trees in the state alight with thousands of multi-colored energy efficient LED lights. The Don Cambell Band will add great music to the festivities-Don’t miss it!

Old- fashioned Carriage Rides are available on Saturday and Sundays from 1-7 p.m. from November 21-December 27.

L L Bean is offering complimentary Valet Parking  on weekends between November 27 through December 13, and daily from December 18 through January 2.

Each weekend there are multiple events scheduled from book signings to Weekend Workshops to learn about snowshoeing, cross country skiing, fly tying and more.

Freeport’s Moonlight Madness Shopping Celebration is on Friday, November 27 at 12 a.m. There will be refreshments, activities and special discounts all around town.

Freeport’s Annual Sparkle Weekend is December 4-6. The whole town gets in the spirit! There’s an annual parade, a talking Christmas tree, Carolers , cocoa and, of course, a visit with Santa!

The list goes on-don’t miss out this season!!!!

Exploring Maine’s Coastal Forest

This is one of our guest enjoying some heavy lifting while out on the trail during our famous deep woods excursion.  Hiking through the woods, fields, and beaches of Maine is the best way to experience our unique topography.  This hike takes participants through old world home sites, granite ridgelines, and unique rock and water formations.  Participants get to see the sights while getting their exercise!  So, make sure you come prepared with the proper outdoor clothing to keep you comfortable on our new excursions.      

 

The Falls Italian Wine Dinner

It’s time for the second Italian Wine Dinner with the Falls! Last year it sold out in 6 days, and we’ve booked 1/3 of the availability on the first day this year….November 14 is the magical date for a delightful evening of wining and dining courtesy of The Falls, Angelina’s Ristorante and Pine State Distributors.

          The package includes an overnight stay at the Falls on Saturday night- Check-in 2pm or later. The dinner at Angelina’s is at 5:30pm and is five special courses:

1^st Course: Foccacia Bread topped with Roasted Eggplant, tomatos,             olives, and Parmesan cheese

2^nd Course: Goat Cheese Fritters tossed with a mixed Mesculin                               Salad

3^rd Course: Vegetable Rissoto

4^th Course: Filet Mignon Tips is a garlic cream sauce with sundried                       tomatoes, shallots and Portobello Mushrooms, tossed with Fettuccini

5^th Course: Ricotta Cheese Cake with Balsamic Strawberries

Wine accompaniment for each course is included.

Gratuity not included.

          On Sunday, a $20 Breakfast Certificate is included to a local restaurant.

          This is a package for two, including the one night stay at the Falls in a whirlpool room, dinner and wine accompaniment at Angelina’s and a Breakfast Certificate for $20. Call 866-873-2766 for reservations. The prices are from $240 per couple.

Last year this was the talk of the town- Hurry to guarantee you seat!

York Haborfest

Welcome to the 25^th Annual Harvestfest in York, Maine!!! The plans for this year include some new and exciting activities along with the grand old traditions. The celebrations begin with the Annual Sidewalk Sales at Short Sands Beach on Columbus weekend, October 10, 11, and 12 where the shops move their merchandise to the sidewalks for their end of  the season sales’

Friday, October 16 kicks off  Harvestfest and includes the Old Fashioned Marketplace with crafts and wares from all across the country, and a food festival on the Village Green in historic York Village. Friday is the second annual Lobsterfest under the tent and the ballpark at York Beach.

On Saturday,  October 17^th. Activities in the Village will include Kidsfest, the juries craft show, an ox roast, live entertainment and the Esplanade, showcasing non-profit organizations of York. The celebrations and festivities continue at the York Beach ballpark. This will include crafters, live entertainment, and the new Corn Toss Challenge. Festivities at Short Sands continue into the evening with the Annual Pumpkin Stroll and FIREWORKS!!

Sunday October 18^th events include the Classic Car Show, crafts at the ballpark, fantastic food and a Native American POW-WOW under the big tent at the Short Sands ball field. And finally the afternoon will feature the Reap the Harvest raffle prize drawing  with thousands of dollars in prizes…

 For more information, call the Greater York Chamber of Commerce at 207-363-4422.