Winters can be long in Maine and sometimes feel even longer.  Being lovers of the outdoors we stay active throughout the winter, however just seeing our lawn when the snow has finally vanished is a welcome long awaited craved sight and a glorious sign for more color to come. 

By the time June arrives so do particular flowers at our Inn.  Predominantly featured are the French Lilacs, Lupines, German Iris, Rhododendrons and of course our beloved poppies. I love how the morning dew attaches itself to the fuzzy poppy heads and the way each droplet glistens from the morning sun. My husband enjoys watching and listening to the bumblebees gathering up  pollen from the flowers on our large and very old Rhododendrons and always remarks on their number. They seem so grateful of our choice in plantings.

We would be remiss if we did not mention the endless fields and roadside ditches filled with colorful lupines in bloom that seem to go on infinitely. We have sent countless guests home with lupine seeds from our gardens for those who remarked on there beauty and showed an interest in starting their own. 

June is a wonderful time of year that needs to be taken more advantage of. The full swing of the summer season has yet to arrive and one can easily pick their restaurant of choice and take advantage of the “quieter” time of the season. 

Oriental Poppy

Rhododendron

German Iris

Lupine

French Lilac

“The sweeping views out over Penobscot Bay from our cottage were matched by an impressive display of perennial flower borders scattered with care all around this Eden-like landscape.”  - Chiles T. A. Larson travel writer, author and photojournalist

“For privacy, views, and uniqueness, you can’t beat these cottages, and they’ve won accolades from the national media again and again.”
~ Insider’s Guide ~ Maine Coast

” Guests enjoy the luxuries of theses unusual accommodations, and the pleasures of their privacy and setting make a stay extraordinary. The energy that maintains the perennial beds, among them a 200-bulb dahlia bed that fills vases, shows how much the owners dote on their business.” - 2010 Maine An Explorer’s Guide.

“This hidden sanctuary offers a tranquil setting at the edge of the sea. Ocean-view cottages sport luxurious details, such as stone fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and private decks. Enjoy breakfast in a pretty dining room before or after a walk through gardens overflowing with blooms.”   – Yankee Magazine 2008 Editors’ Choice.

If  you would like to experience the perfect Maine getaway at a truly unique haven you will see why Cedarholm Garden Bay Inn is a noted Maine Coast gem. Designed and built by your hosts with meticulous attention to detail, each cottage is tastefully decorated with our guests comfort a priority.  All accommodations have their own private deck, wet bar, with some featuring native stone fireplaces and 2 person spa tubs. Our emphasis is “comfort without the stuffiness combined with natural hospitality”. Exceptional oceanfront location, renowned perennial gardens, serene and relaxed atmosphere, make the Inn a requisite visit for the selective traveler. Guests love our home baked specialties many of which use fruits grown here at the Inn.