Whether you are planning a board meeting, incentive trip, small convention, or executive retreat, Bar Harbor is a first-class meeting destination. The name Bar Harbor conjures up images of a rockbound coast, towering spruce trees, windjammer schooners coasting offshore, fresh lobster, glamorous mansions and the breathtaking splendor of Acadia National Park. Conduct your meeting in an environment that could have been designed for decision-making. The world's greatest figures of art and literature have chosen Mount Desert Island to inspire their greatest achievements. It is an inspiring meeting place for your attendees and more beautiful than you can imagine. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are rich in history, culture and beauty and offer the ideal setting to spark creativity.
Bar Harbor offers extraordinary hospitality and outstanding service. We have excellent meeting facilities that are equipped to handle all your meeting needs. With more than 3,000 rooms in over 90 lodging facilities and more than 50 restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, we have a lot to offer you. Bar Harbor also has a wide variety of activities available on the land and on the sea, whether you have planned group activities or prefer individual outings. Some of the most popular activities are hiking, biking, whale-watching and kayaking. Attendees can also take a historic walking tour of Bar Harbor, visit one of our museums or take a narrated tour of Acadia National Park. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy.
Bar Harbor is serviced by two regional airports, the Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport and the Bangor International Airport. Getting around town is easy with so much to see and do within walking distance. During the summer the Island Explorer bus system offers free transportation around the island and into Acadia National Park.
The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce can assist you plan a successful and memorable meeting. We can coordinate lodging proposals for you and your attendees and assist you with bids and site inspections. Our services are at no charge to you. To begin the process, just complete our Request for Proposal form using the link below. We will respond promptly to your request. For questions or additional information please contact Heather Jones at 800-288-5103 x112.
Picture a storybook wedding on a velvety green lawn overlooking the surf, or an intimate ceremony in a village chapel, followed by a reception at a turn-of-the-century inn. Your wedding should be as unique as you are, with memories to last a lifetime.
You'll find the people and the businesses of Bar Harbor to be very accommodating. With more than 3,000 rooms at 90+ lodgings, and more than 50 restaurants, Bar Harbor offers a stunning selection of venues for your special day or memorable getaway.
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Give a keepsake of your Bar Harbor wedding to your wedding party and guests that: (1) reflects the location of your special event, (2) compliments your theme, and (3) will be treasured every year. Give one of our unique wedding ornaments, made-in-Maine/USA, and personalized with your wedding date and names. Choose from our Websiteís large selection of handcrafted designs, or let us customize one for you.
Guinness & Porcelli's is the perfect destination for your wedding rehearsal dinner or other private function. We can accommodate up to 100 people for cocktails and 60 people for a truly special sit-down dinner. We offer personalized menus, professional service and exceptional Italian cuisine. Guinness & Porcelli's is open 7 days a week, all year long, so give us a call at 288-0030 and let us help you make your event something to remember.
For groups large and small, from full-service catering to more casual buffets; The Bar Harbor Regency and The Bar Harbor Club is perfect for your Maine wedding ceremony and/or reception, Bar Mitzvah, Anniversary, Birthday or any other special occasion. Impeccable service and the finest cuisine is what you can expect at any event we host.
Our Food & Beverage team brings professionalism and experience with plenty of smiles and exquisite cuisine. Choose from an extensive catering menu and feel confident with any special requests. We can help make your special wedding day an extravagant affair.
When it comes to Bands or DJ's, florists, photographers, cake decorators and other wedding needs, we will gladly work with your contractors or offer assistance in choosing a proven professional with whom we have a strong standing relationship.
For more information or a tour of our conference facilities please contact our group sales department, at 877-237-3610 or email, info@barharborresorts.com.
Make your wedding rehearsal dinner as special as your wedding. Havana has a beautiful
private room next to our wine cellar that can accommodate up to 60 people for a rehearsal
dinner or other private function. The main dining room can accommodate a group of 35 for a total of 95 people. Visit www.havanamaine.com, click on "Celebrate" for a full listing of group menus and photos of past wedding rehearsals.
Lounge in a soft robe and sip tea while you bathe in the afterglow of one of the best spa treatments you have ever received. We offer couples massage; organic facials; deep tissue, hot stone, Swedish & sports massage, organic sugar scrubs; soothing, air conditioned atmosphere. Spa packages, Spa boutique, and gift certificates available. Open year round.
53 Main Street (Testa's Restaurant), Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Bar Harbor and Acadia's premier sightseer: 2 1/2 hours of the best sights, sounds & stories available with 3 - 15 minute stops in Acadia National Park. Tour includes Bar Harbor, Cadillac Mtn., Park Loop Rd., Sand Beach, Thunder Hole, Otter Cliffs, etc. 50 yrs. of informing & entertaining satisfied customers. Reservations recom. Tours daily 10 & 2. MC/Visa accepted. Open May - Oct. Write to PO Box 603, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 for brochure.
Tickets at 1 West St., Harbor Place Bldg. next to Town Pier., Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Allow us to take you on a historical tour of the days gone by & transport you back to the cottage days of Bar Harbor with whimsical tales of a lost era. Then through the highlights of Acadia National Park. Fun for the whole family. We offer 2 1/2 or one hour trolley tours with stops for walks and pictures. Tickets at 1 West St., Harbor Place Bldg. next to Town Pier. 2 1/2 hr.tours depart daily May-Oct 10am & 2pm; 1 hour tours July & Aug. 10am, 11:30am, 2pm & 3:30pm.
Luxury on a budget, in the heart of Bar Harbor near the Village Green. Eleven immaculate guest rooms, newly renovated with AC, TV, private baths and private parking. Sorry no pets and no smoking. Bicycle storage available. Cafe and bakery next door. Close to Acadia National Park and Ferry.
At Acadia Lobster Bakes we catch the lobster ourselves and prepare it to perfection for your party. We’ll serve up a delicious Maine Lobster and all the fixing’s for 25 to 250 guests. Nothing beats a traditional Maine Lobster Bake! Call us for your next family reunion, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, birthday celebration or company picnic. We’ll set up on your location or provide a comfortable spot for some serious lobster eating! We are lifelong residents of Mount Desert Island, and take great care in providing the finest Downeast lobster bake in our area. We treat every event like a family affair, and respect how important your family reunion, wedding reception, and company picnic are. For additional information and help with planning your special event please call Mark Hanscome at (207)-460-2314. Thank you for considering Acadia Lobster Bakes for your upcoming special occasion!
Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Conference Center is located on fourteen acres of lush, beautiful lawns, gardens and incredible views of Frenchman Bay in Bar Harbor, Maine. Our ocean view provides a spectacular background for your special Wedding day. We offer full reception facilities that will accommodate parties of up to 300, we have 150 guest rooms and honeymoon lodging. Our wedding coordinator and staff will meet your needs and create the wedding of your dreams.
Imagine the romance of the Great Room at the Bluenose Inn with its grand fireplace and wrap around windows overlooking Frenchman Bay. Picture your guests enjoying elegant cocktails and hors díoeuvres while seated in couches and overstuffed armchairs. Perhaps the grace of a traditional banquet setting in the Vista Room is more your style. Either way, you will love the rooms, amenities and personal service of Bar Harbor's only four diamond resort.
The Bar Harbor Inn offers elegant accommodations, personal service and spectacular, panoramic views of the waterfront. Choose an hors d'oeuvre reception or an elegant dinner in our Reading Room Restaurant. For smaller, intimate dinners or cocktail parties, choose our private function room which features an inviting outside deck. Let our professional wedding coordinators personally assist you in planning the perfect menu and attending to the many details of your special day. Take time to relax in our new luxury spa while you prepare for your day to remember.
The Bar Harbor Regency is capable of catering to groups of 10 to 500. From important business meetings, annual events, large touring groups, or other special occasions the Regency has four banquet areas, three oceanfront break-out rooms and two ocean view master suites, we provide more than 4000 sq. ft of meeting space. Additional outdoor tent space can be provided on our beautiful grounds upon request.
Our Food & Beverage team is capable of preparing and serving meals to suit all tastes, from a continental breakfast buffet to a full-service 7 course dinner and everything in between. Choose from an extensive catering menu or create your own custom menus with fully stocked bars to match.
Our staff will gladly work with your vendors and other contractors. Should you be in need of additional assistance, we can offer help in choosing a professional local contractor with whom we have a strong standing relationship. For more information or a tour of our facilities, please contact our Sales department at (877) 237-3610 or sales@barharborresorts.com or fill out our proposal request form.
Event Photography including Weddings, Events, Corporate Meetings, Family and Celebrations.
Bonnie Farmer has been photographing weddings and events in New England for (20)+ years specializing in digital photojournalistic candid photography. From seaside ocean weddings in front of a lighthouse, windjammer, sailboat, ocean liner cruises, a quaint romantic church ceremony, a lobster bake reception, a mountaintop, a country style event, a fall foliage extravaganza to a full blown elegant resort wedding, Bonnie is very comfortable with all wedding venues.
Bonnie’s approach is as an observer, subtle and unobtrusive, focused on capturing wonderful moments of your wedding day using photojournalism as a storytelling approach instead of shooting many posed pictures.Her specialty is outdoor coastal locations.
Her Event Photography includes groups and organizations such as Friends of Acadia, Bank of America, President George Bush, Senator Olympia Snow and many more.
We still have a few dates left for weddings summer 2010 and now booking family portraits for end of July and August. Please still give us a call as we do have last minute cancellations.
Recession Special: $100 Discount.
Romantic studio apartment in historic 20's Swiss chalet on wooded cliff, 150 ft. above the Atlantic. Private bath, heat, satellite TV/VCR/DVD, WiFi , all dishes, linens. Stairs to private cobble beach, deck over ocean, gas grills. 1 mile to Acadia. Secluded. Perfect for honeymoons, special times. Check our web site www.barharborrentals.cc (not .com) for rates and photos. From $795 per week.
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