If you love antiques, wine and Maine, here is a trip itinerary that is bound to satisfy all your interests. It will take you through the historic village of Wiscasset Maine, with many options for antique shopping; then on to Rockland to tour historic homes near the coast. Finish your day with a tasting or two at outstanding wineries in Union. Enjoy great restaurants and consider staying over at one of many charming bed & breakfasts.
DESTINATION 1 – to WISCASSET
Exit Highway 295 at exit 28 near Brunswick, Maine
Start just west of town at the Wiscasset Antiques Center at RTE. 1 and Hodge Street. There are many antiques stops to see in Wiscasset.
Check out this link for more information on dealers and shops:
http://www.shopwiscassetantiques.com/links.html
DESTINATION 2 – to ROCKLAND -33.4 miles approx
After antique shopping in Wiscasset compare your newly acquired treasures to the contents of two historic houses that are part of the Farnsworth Art Museum. The 1850 Farnsworth Homestead was the home of Lucy Farnsworth, the museum’s original benefactor, and is part of the main museum campus. The architectural style of the house and outbuildings is Greek Revival but the interior is decorated in high Victorian style.
Farnsworth Homestead
21 Elm Street, Rockland, ME 04841
207-596-6457 x 126
Olson House
384 Hathorne Point Road, Cushing, ME 04563
207-354-0102
Visit the website for hours and fee info: www.farnsworthmuseum.org
DESTINATION 3 – to UNION, 14.8 miles
A true farm winery with blueberry picking, naturally raised beef, pork and chicken and wines, including Seyval Blanc -”a Dry White Table Wine Fermented to dryness and aged in French Oak. A crisp dry white with a hint of a fruit in the finish”. Other wines include Blueberry Pi, Concord – from the classic American grape, Maréchal Foch Rosé – from 100% Maine grown grapes, Crooked tree from Maine apples, and more. Be sure to ask about Lettuce the pig who was recently ‘interviewed’ by a Food & Wine Travel reporter.
Savage Oakes Vineyard and Winery
174 Barrett Hill Rd. Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-5261
Visit the website for hours: www.savageoakes.com
For a special treat, call Jim Gamage at (207) 691-9300 and he will take you to several wineries in his All Aboard Trolley tour. Hop on and ride Rockland’s most unique attraction.
Located in Midcoast Maine, All Aboard Trolley is a custom private transportation service. It offers city Sight-Seeing Tours, private Charters and Rentals, Wedding Transportation, as well as Shuttle Service for the North Atlantic Blues Festival and the Annual Maine Lobster Festival.
DESTINATION 4 – in UNION, 6 miles
From the winery website:
“Taste wines, ports, and spirits. Learn about wine production from award-winning winemaker and owner on our farm preserving Union’s rich farming tradition. Hike our trails, picnic, and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Medomak river valley.”
Visit the website for hours: www.sweetgrasswinery.com
Sweetgrass Farm Winery
347 Carroll Rd Union, ME 04862
(207) 785-3024
Travel to Wiscasset Maine:
- 2.5 hrs north of Boston
- 40 min north of Portland
- 20 min north of Freeport
- 10 min from Booth Bay Harbor
- 50 min south of Camden
- Total trip miles: 77 miles approx
ADDITIONAL SIGHTS IN REGION
- Lighthouses – www.visitmaine.com
- Coastal botanical garden – www.mainegardens.org
- Project Puffin – www.projectpuffin.org
- Owl’s Head Transportation Museum – www.ohtm.org
- Maine State Aquarium – www.maine.gov
