World Ocean Weekend - Help Us Help the Gulf Coast

As we prepare at the Meadowmere to celebrate World Ocean Weekend June 11-13 in Ogunquit at our hotel, we can't help but think of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. We know how important Ogunquit Beach is to us and how much our waters here in Southern Maine impact many, many lives. From family vacations to local surf spots tp lobstering, the ocean is important. We can only imagine how devastated communities, businesses, wildlife and families must be.

How can we do something? It does seem so very helpless - we can't return the fish to the sea, we have no idea how boom works and we certainly do not know how to plug what seems like an endless flow of oil from the bottom of the sea. But we can help make a difference by sending something needed to the cause. And the countless images of oil covered birds and wildlife got us thinking - let's put this year's World Ocean Pub Party to use.

Join us from 4pm-6pm on Friday June 11th in the West Meadow Pub at the Meadowmere Resort in Ogunquit. Join us for a moment, join us for the evening. And bring whatever size bottle of Original (Blue) Dawn Soap that you can. We're going to ship it to the Gulf Coast. All of it. Whatever we can collect. Every ounce will go the National Aududon Society. It may not be the solution, but it is help. And sometimes that brings hope.

Yes, we will show you our solar panels, ozone laundry or any other part of our green hotel program. But what we really want this year for World Ocean Weekend is to help the Gulf Coast. Even if you just stop in to drop off a bottle, we thank you.

April Prints n Clip Ogunquit Vacation Deals - Gotta See Us in Spring!

April Print & Clip Specials for the Meadowmere means Spring has sprung!

Mud Money returns with $25 off 2 night stays in April, Sunday - Thursday. Any room type - even suites.

And since showers by flowers - and means Ogunquit gears up to be in full bloom, we're giving away complimentary dinner. Call it Spring Fever. Stay two nights midweek and you'll get free dinner for two.

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Shake off the winter blues and blahs and come see us in Ogunquit. April means Ogunquit comes alive - with Easter Weekend April 2-4, Barnacle Billy's Opening April 9, Patriot's Day Festival April 16-18 and School Vacation Deals April 16-25 - there's always a reason to be in Maine.

Check out all of our hotel's packages online at our resort specials page. Happy travels!

March Prints n Clips are here - Spring Madness In Ogunquit!

March Print & Clip Specials for the Meadowmere are deals so good, they're a little crazy.

Mud Money returns with $25 off 2 night stays in March, Sunday - Thursday. Any room type - even suites.

And since March brings Madness, we giving away free spa treatments. See? Crazy deals. Stay two nights midweek and you'll get free 30 minute massage.

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Shake off the winter blues and blahs and come see us in Ogunquit. March is a favorite month to getaway - with Wine & Dine weekends March 5-7 and 12-14, St. Patty's Packages March 19-21, and Maine Maple Weekend March 26-28 - there's always a reason to be in Maine.

Check out all of our hotel's packages online at our resort specials page. Happy travels!

Online Reservations are BACK!

Thank you everyone for being so patient! Welcome to our hotel's new online reservations!

With our online system you will now be able to make reservations for any package of your choice. You will be able to see more online, choose your location by building, by in room amentity. You can make your Ogunquit vacation yours.

Please visit us online at meadowmere.com and check out our specials at the packages page

3..2..1 HAPPY NEW YEAR from Ogunquit Maine!

What are you doing for New Years? Make a New Year’s resolution to have some fun in Ogunquit in 2010! Here are a few of our favorite ways to celebrate New Year's in Maine - They are worth the trip!

Bintliffs -Bintliffs will be open for you to enjoy as they ring in the New Year.  The will be serving their full menu as well as their famous wine list.  And don’t forget to ask about their specialty cocktails! Just up the street from us in Ogunquit, it's a fun crowd and a delicious meal.

Arrows - Join Arrows for their Black and White New Year Eve festivities. Party includes a 6 course menu and luxurious atmosphere. When you want New Year's to arrive in style, this is the spot. Award winning cuisine - Mark and Clark were just featured on the Today Show for their holiday recipes. Get out that dress and suit for the New Year and enjoy!

The Front Porch - Want something a tad more classic and relaxed? Why not pop over to The Front Porch for a few drinks and maybe a few songs around the Piano. After all, sometimes you just want to sing those classic New Year's songs and why not in Ogunquit? Just a minute from the Meadowmere, you'll certainly ring the bells and be full of good cheer!

The Beach House Grill - Join the Beach House Grill for ringing the New Year!  They are offering a twin lobster special and live entertainment from Pat Cottrell.  Make sure to call the Beach House Grill for your reservations. Pat's visited our West Meadow Pub and will make this a spot for relax low key fun. If your new year's plans means a few close friends, this is a good pick.

MC Perkins Cove - Enjoy fine dining by the sea with the hipsters in toe at MC Perkins Cove.  They will be offering a lovely New Year special from 5-8pm.  Then don’t forget to stick around for the MC’s After Party.  Enjoy live music and dancing, and also a Champagne Toast! When Arrows is a little to formal for your New Year's, but you still want to have a special romantic atmosphere hip to you. Yeah, baby!

Clay Hill Farm - Celebrate the New Year with a classic New England farm feel.  Clay Hill Farm will be offering a classic New Years Eve party.  Choices for early and late seating, early seating includes three course dinner and David Hollis at the piano.  Late seating includes four course dinner, a champagne toast and dancing.  Live music from The Ray Demarco Trio.  Call the Clay Hill Farm for reservations - this a local and long time favorite. Beautiful classic romantic setting.

Jonathans - If tradition is of value to you, then do not hesitate to book reservation at Jonathans this New Years.  Enjoy dining, drink, dancing and fine memories to come.  At the stroke of midnight don’t forget to grab a glass of the bubbly and ring in the New Year with Jonathans famous Upstiars/Downstairs Champagne Toast!  Visit Jonathansresturant.com to book your tickets - the late seating goes fast! If you're traveling, join us the day before on our New Year's Package and make a getaway of the holiday.

And if the party is too much for you, why not keep it at home.  Swing by Greenleaves for some all time favorite Chinese food and watch the ball drop on the tube. Or reserve a seat at this long time local favorite for Chinese food - just be sure to get your spot - Everyone celebrates New Year's!

We hope to see you out and about in Ogunquit this New Years Eve. Remember to have fun and please be safe wherever you go. Here's to great year in 2010, good health and happiness all around from your friends at the Meadowmere!

November Deals for Your Ogunquit Getaway! Holiday Shopping Begins!

November Print & Clip Specials for our Ogunquit are here at our hotel!

  

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It's time for November savings at the Meadowmere. Be sure to book your vacation to Ogunquit for the quiet season early - There's 10% savings at the Meadowmere! And during November- you can get $30 in Turkey Dollars!

Use your Holiday Deal to saving on shopping - every stay has special outlet coupons to Freeport and Kittery. Thanksgiving and Christmas by the Sea are just around the corner! Dining, Spa, Cooking and New Year's Eve packages return. Visit our Maine hotel's package and special page to plan you Maine vacation!

Taste Magazine's Top 10 Restaurants for September

The votes are in! Congratulations to Jumpin' Jays in Portsmouth, NH - #1 for September 2009!

1. Jumpin’ Jays, Portsmouth, NH
2. The Green Monkey, Portsmouth, NH
3. The Galley Hatch, Hampton, NH
4. The Library Restaurant, Portsmouth, NH
5. The Portsmouth Brewery, Portsmouth, NH
6. Ristorante Massimo, Portsmouth, NH
7. Agave, Portsmouth, NH
8. Radici, Portsmouth,NH
9. Brazo, Portsmouth, NH
10. Café Mediterraneo, Portsmouth, NH

We've gotten a little feedback on our monthly Top 10 Restaurant posts - seems Portland restaurants keep getting the cold shoulder . Actually, we noticed that it is really our Maine restaurants that are getting overlooked. But here's the deal - you can go to Taste Magazine and change that. All you have to do is vote for your favorite - er, your Maine favorite that is.

The hard part is picking which Maine restaurant is your favorite! (maybe this is why - there are so many good choices?) At the Meadowmere, we have quite a few ourselves - after all, Ogunquit is a destination for foodies. From acclaimed Arrows and 98 Provence to roll up you sleeves goodness at Barnacle Billy's and Ogunquit Lobster Pound. From sunrise with Cafe Amore and the Egg & I to sunset with Five-O and MC Perkins Cove  - even a late nite snack with the Front Porch! Oh Ogunquit - beautiful (food) by the sea!

Taste's Top 10 Maine & NH Restaurants for August

The votes are in!

1. Café Mediterraneo, Portsmouth, NH
2. The Black Trumpet, Portsmouth, NH
3. Jumpin’ Jays, Portsmouth, NH
4. Anneke Jans, Kittery, ME
5. The Green Monkey, Portsmouth,NH
6. Ristorante Massimo, Portsmouth, NH
7. The Portsmouth Brewery, Portsmouth, NH
8. Bella Luna, Portsmouth,NH
9. Blue Sky, York Beach, ME
10. Brazo, Portsmouth, NH

Quite a mix there - looks like a few Mainers slipped in this time! Yeah Mainiacs! If you haven't found Anneke Jans yet, that's ok - it's pretty well hidden. A very discreet black awning marks this restaurant in downtown Kittery. Where you say? How does one even get to this alleged center of Kittery from the ? Why would one go there with all the great restaurants in Ogunquit?

First, yes, a Kittery center is real. It's fairly small, but huge on charm and in great proximity to Portsmouth, York & Ogunquit. Getting there is half the fun - Route 103, Route 1, coming across the eastern most bridge in Portsmouth. All are scenic drives past attractions and beautiful sights.  Rather than get into specific directions, Anneke's is at 60 Wallingford Sq.

Second, yes, you do want to give this place a try. The mussels are delicious and for some reason (perhaps because of the neat presenation, maybe just that they are so darn good), we crave their fried olives. Little light pieces of heaven on a pedestral. Needless to say, it's a small place - so make reservations - even on a weekday, even off season. Rather tight waiting area and they get busy. Better to know that they know you are coming, than discover our friends have no space for you! (And after you found it too!)

So next time you are up at our Ogunquit hotel, visit the desk. We'll help get you there  - maybe even make a reservation, You know - for a fried olive, anything possible! :)

Taste's Top Ten Maine & New Hampshire Restaurants for July

  Congratulations to The Green Monkey in Portsmouth, NH - #1 for July 2009!

1. The Green Monkey , Portsmouth, NH
2. The Black Trumpet , Portsmouth, NH
3. The Wellington Room , Portsmouth, NH
4. Jumpin’ Jays , Portsmouth, NH
5. Anneke Jans , Kittery, ME
6. Ristorante Massimo , Portsmouth, NH
7. Agave, Portsmouth, NH
8. Roberts Maine Grill , Kittery, ME
9. Brazo , Portsmouth, NH
10. Café Mediterraneo , Portsmouth, NH

Seems to be a lock for Monkey! Completely understandable since Deb & company does a wonderful job - and who can resist a place that gives you a little trinket with your drink!

However, if you haven't checked out #3 - the Wellington Room - time to give it a go. You'll overlook the bustling river front and feel like you're dining in a speakaway. The dining room is small (tiny really) so reservations are a good idea. The menu is not overwhelming and features clean cooking. Overall, a nice option for a romantic outing if you are headed up to the Seacoast area for dining.

Taste's Top 10 Maine & New Hampshire Restaurants for June

  Your votes are in! Congratulations to The Green Monkey in Portsmouth, NH - #1 for June 2009!

1. The Green Monkey
2. Ristorante Massimo
3. Jumpin Jays
4. Anneke Jans
5. Cafe Mediterraneo
6. The Black Trumpet
7. Agave
8. Brazo
9. The Wellington Room
10. The Library Restaurant

There are many familar names in this month's Top Ten (we must say, you do have your favorites!), but if you needed a reason to try a new restaurant this past week, we celebrated Southen Maine Restaurant Week. Great deals for lunch and dinner at excellent choices near our Ogunquit hotel. Just minutes from the Meadowmere - Lydia Shire's Blue Sky (we featured a great recipe from here in one of our enewsletters), Clay Hill Farm (our Green Wedding Giveaway partner - the big day is June 21!), Fox's Lobster House (can't beat a Maine Lobster roll at the Nubble Lighthouse!) and more.

For the choices, there were family restaurants in the Ogunquit area (Roberts is a great pick at the Kittery Outlets) and romantic restaurants choices for couples and special occasions (On the Marsh is a beautiful setting and has a great wine list). No one left hungry and everyone got a great deal!