Galleries and Artisans in Stonington, Maine

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Stonington has a reputation for being the place to go for seafood and boat excursions of every kind but in more recent decades has also become one of the Maine coast’s premier gallery centers. Several nationally known artists and artisans work in Stonington as well many others of more local renown. It’s a great way to spend a day! Many galleries and studios are located in downtown Stonington or a short walk from downtown. Driving around to the galleries and artisans around town is a fun way to explore the town. There’s no cost to look! Visit some or all the galleries to see a look at a wide range of work – different artists and artisans using numerous mediums to offer different perspectives of our beautiful town and beyond. Some galleries are owner operated and some exhibit and sell the works of artists from near and far. For more information visit the website www.stoningtongalleries.com/

GALLERIES AND STUDIOS IN OR VERY NEAR DOWNTOWN STONINGTON

ISALOS FINE ART

Main St., downtown Stonington. (207) 367-2700 or www.isalosfineart.com/

Open 6 days a week 10 – 5 in season, and often in the winter as well. Islaos Fine Art features work by local and other artists in a variety of exhibitions, shows, and special events throughout the year.

JILL HOY GALLERY

80 Main St., downtown Stonington. (207) 367-2777 or 367-2368 or www.jillhoy.com/

Open Late June to mid October, 11 – 5 six days a week, 1 – 4 on Sundays. Jill Hoy is a nationally known artist who primarily does paintings of the Maine coast landscape in vivid colors. Visit her gallery for a viewing of many of her paintings and watercolors.

g WATSON GALLERY

68 Main St., downtown Stonington. (207) 367-2900 or www.gwatsongallery.com/

Open June – October. The g Watson gallery has fine art from both established and emerging artists in different exhibitions and show through out the season.

GEOFFERY WARNER STUDIO

43 N. Main St., a half mile pleasant walk from downtown. (207) 367-6555 or www.geoffreywarnerstudio.com/

Open year round. Geoff is a fine woodworker who makes wood furniture (including his OWL brand furniture), custom cabinetry, and furniture commissions for customers both from around the region and nationwide. Visit his website or stop by the studio and recently expanded showroom!

LORRAINE LANS STUDIO

15 N. Seabreeze Ave., 367-8589 and www.llans.com/

Lorraine offers oil landscapes of Stonington and of places both near and far at her studio and workshop. She also does custom portraits!

PENNY’S GALLERY

Upper Main St., downtown Stonington. (207) 367-5933

Penny Parkinson has a small gallery of her work on display at her Bed and Breakfast a top a hill in the eastern part of the village.

SHARI CIOMEI STUDIO

58 Indian Point Rd, a pleasant 5 minute walk out of downtown Stonington to the eastern side of the village. (207) 367-2751 or www.shariciomeistudio.com/

Shari has a gallery of her paintings of local and coastal scenes. A mix of folk art and realism styles, her vivid colors make the coast come alive Open year round!

ANNE-CLAUDE COTTY GALLERY & WORKSHOPS

65 North Main St., less than half a mile from town, 367-2699 and www.anneclaudecotty.com/

Anne-Claude welcomes you to her gallery of her artisitic work in many different mediums. She also conducts various creative workshops for both adults and children on such subjects as pinhole photography, making books, and brooches!

GALLERIES AND STUDIOS AROUND TOWN

ART BY KATY ALLGEYER

Located on the Weedfield Road (#21), off Route 15A/Burnt Cove Rd. less than a mile from downtown Stonington. (207) 367-6369 and www.katyallgeyer.com/

Open throughout the season from July through September by chance or appointment daily. Most known for her mixed media paintings of Maine and other places that include nautical charts and topo maps, Katy has a wide variety of artwork including original fine art in all media, drawings, paintings, assemblage, giclee reproductions, and shows other artists at her gallery. First Fridays member of the Stonington Galleries Group open late with special events. Can also be seen Friday mornings at the Stonington Farmers Market.

H G POTTERY

741 Oceanville Rd., Oceanville , Stonington. (207) 367-2269 and www.hgpottery.com/

Hannah Gossard creates functional and artistic pottery in her Stonington studio down near th end of the Oceanville Road, a scenic ride through the quiet part of town.

WILLIAM TURNER WOOD WORKER STUDIO

10 Spruce Hill Farm Ln., off Oceanville Rd., Oceanville, Stonington. (207) 367-2749

Bill designs and builds custom wood furniture in a studio on his goat farm off the Oceanville Road. Call for an appointment!

JORGE CASTANEDA WOOD TURNINGS

51 George’s Pond Rd., off Route 15A near Deer Isle town line. (207) 367-2333

Jorge makes beautiful wood bowls, vases, utensils, and sculptures from a variety of woods. Visit his secluded studio for a look at his work!

SIRI BECKMAN STUDIO

Located on the Airport Round at the big curve in the road at the end of the runway, (207) 367-5037 and www.siribeckman.com/

Open June through September, 3 days a week and by appointment. Siri has a gallery full of her wood engravings, wood cuts, and paintings for you to enjoy. Local scenes and other subjects.

PENELOPE PLUMB’S ART BARN

217 Sand Beach Rd., Stonington. 367-2504 or email her at pplumb@mac.com to make an appointment to visit her gallery!

Getting Out on the Ocean in Stonington, Maine

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ISLE AU HAUT COMPANY

Seabreeze Avenue, Stonington, (207) 367-5193 and www.isleauhaut.com/

Take a ride out to Isle au Haut, year round, one of two passenger boats the Isle au Haut Co. operates. You can just go to enjoy the beautiful scenery of numerous small islands and the bay on a boat ride to the island and back, at a reduced rate if you don’t get off the boat. One way trip takes around 40 minutes. Stops at a private wharf, the town landing in the village, and (in summer and fall) at the Acadia National Park dock in Duck Harbor. You can also go out to the island for the day and go hiking on the many miles of trails in the park on this wilderness island. The village has a small grocery store and a small gift shop. Public restrooms at the Ranger Station near the dock in the village. There are no overnight accommodations or restaurants on the island. Boat service is year round with two round trips in 3 seasons and five round trips in the summer months into the fall. They also take daily cruises around nearby islands to see lighthouses or haul some lobster traps. Several trips to an island way off shore to see puffins are scheduled every year as well. Also available for charter trips.

OLD QUARRY OCEAN ADVENTURES

Settlement Rd., off of Oceanville Rd., Stonington, 367-8997 or www.oldquarry.com/

Old Quarry Ocean Adventures offers almost all the opportunities to enjoy the sparkling bay off Stonington. Captain Bill Baker has daily rides to Isle au Haut (see above) in summer so you can enjoy the island for the day by foot or bicycle. Charters and other boat excursions to see lighthouses or puffins are available.Their kayaking, canoe, and sailing lessons, excursions, and rentals are also a great way to explore the bay on calm days! Old Quarry has a beautifully landscaped onshore facility with campgrounds and facilities, camp store, small function room, house rentals, and summer lobsterbakes. Open 3 seasons of the year.

WILLOW SAILBOAT CHARTERS

North Main St., Stonington, 367-6555 or www.sailwillow.com/

Geoff Warner offers sailboat charters on Penobscot Bay from Stonington Harbor in the summer and fall months oh his 32 foot wooden sloop “Willow”, restored by this fine woodworker and furniture maker. Up to 5 passengers. Three and Six hour cruises, custom tailored to the passengers’ interests.

BERT AND I CHARTERS

Oceanville Rd, Stonington, (207) 460-8679 or (207) 367-2991

Steve Johnson will take you out on the bay in his 24 foot Grady White outboard boat, or for charter trips to Isle au Haut.

PUBLIC BOAT/OCEAN ACCESS RAMP

Launch your own kayak or small boat from the public boat launch ramp “Colwell Boat Ramp” located just behind the Isle au Haut Boat Services buildings on Seabreeze Ave. in downtown Stonington. Please note that due to the small size of the Colwell ramp parcel you cannot park your vehicles and/or trailers there but paid parking is available at the Isle au Haut Boat Services.

Check to make sure weather and wind conditions are going to be safe for your entire day by going to www.maineharbors.com/ and then click on Marine Forecast in the left hand column, then the GYX area, then look at the report for Port Clyde to Stonington. Kayaking out to Isle au Haut, a 6 or 7 mile one way trip through both protected and open ocean passages, is only recommended for experienced boaters. Many small islands are found off of Stonington which offer shorter and more protected passages.

Where to buy Stonington Seafood

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Stonington is Maine’s #1 commercial fishing port and is the heart of Maine’s lobster industry.

Stonington lobster is the best tasting lobster in the world because of our crystal clear waters, perfect ocean temperatures, granite ocean floor, and high quality handling and sorting practices. Our fishermen exclusively use sustainable harvest methods.

Not a fan of cooking and picking out lobster meat? Some of our retailers and wholesalers now offer picked out lobster meat! Crab meat is almost exclusively sold already picked out for you. Want to try something new? Plump, smoked mussels is just one suggestion!

Stonington also offers other local seafood including crab, clams, scallops, shrimp, mussels, and oysters. Though most products are seasonal to some degree, all can be obtained at any time of year. Pick up some for dinner, have it shipped anywhere in the world, or order large amounts for your event, business, or restaurant!

GREENHEAD LOBSTER

Greenhead Lane, Stonington. 367-0950 locally or 1-888-756-2783 toll-free. Features live lobster caught by local fishermen. Fresh lobsters come in off the boats every day except Sunday. You can come by Greenhead Lobster just to pick up some lobsters every day, except Sunday, 8 am to 2 pm or call them to have fresh lobsters sent to you or a gift recipient anywhere in the world. Wholesale orders also accepted. Open year round. www.greenheadlobster.com

STONINGTON LOBSTER CO-OP

Indian Point Road, Stonington. (207) 367-2286 and 1-800-315-6625. Features live lobsters caught by local fishermen. Open six days a week (closed on Sunday). Both lobsters to pick up and to ship around the world. Wholesale orders also accepted. Open year round.

STONINGTON SEA PRODUCTS

100 North Main St/Route 15, Stonington. 367-2400 locally or 1-888-402-2729 toll-free. Stonington Sea Products is your one stop shop for seafood. Live lobsters, fresh picked crab as well as lobster meat, fresh shucked clams and clams still in the shell waiting to be steamed, smoked mussels, scallops, and an amazing variety of fresh fish from here and away. Open year round. Open six days a week in season, Thursday – Saturday off-season. Pick up at the shop or have delivered to you world-wide. Wholesale orders also accepted.

OCEANVILLE SEAFOOD

534 Oceanville Road, Stonington. 367-5871. Open year round, 7 days a week, 8 am to 4 pm but call for hours. Sells clams (both shucked and in the shell), their own locally farm raised oysters, smoked Maine mussels, and fresh picked Stonington crab meat. Pick up at the shop or call to have delivered around the country. Wholesale orders accepted.

CARTER’S SEAFOOD

24 Carter Lane, off the Oceanville Road (just a half-minute from Route 15!). Open 7 days a week 10 – 4. (207) 367-0900.

Fresh fish, clams, mussels, shrimp, and lobsters!

INGRID BENGIS SEAFOOD

Green Head, Stonington. (207) 367-2416. Ingrid selects the highest quality seafood and ships it out to discerning customers, famous chefs, and others with exquisite tastes via express mail. Open year round.

LITTLE BAY LOBSTER

Seabreeze Ave., Stonington. (207) 367-5020 or 1-800-220-8484 and http://www.littlebaylobster.com/

Fresh lobster is brought into the dock at Little Bay every day! Wholesale orders for all domestic locations accepted!

FIFIELD LOBSTER

Fifield Point Rd., Stonington. (207) 367-2313

BURNT COVE MARKET

Rte 15A, Burnt Cove, West Stonington. 367-2681. Stonington’s local supermarket stocks local seafood throughout the year. Open 7 days a week, year round.

STONINGTON, MAINE RESTAURANTS

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Since Stonington is the #1 commercial fishing port in Maine you won’t be surprised to see our restaurants feauring all sorts of fresh seafood cooked in every way conceivable. We have restaurants to satisfy every type of appetitie – from fried foods to gourmet specialties.

HARBOR CAFE

Located in the heart of the village, looking out across the harbor, the Harbor Cafe is open year round, 7 days a week for all 3 meals. Come join the locals at this diner style restaurant for delicious fried foods, healthy sandwich wraps, soups, lunch and popular nightly specials, and homemade desserts. Offers a large selection of beers. Food can be ordered for take-out. (207) 367-5099

THE SEASONS

Located in the heart of village on and over the harbor. Open year round for lunch and dinner, though not every day so call ahead. Moderately priced delicious and unique food in a constantly changing menu. Cozy water view dining room and, in the warmer months as weather permits, a large dining deck over the water. Offers full bar service including a fine wine list. Reservations not required but encouraged. (207) 367-2600 or www.seasonsofstonington.com

FISHERMEN’S FRIEND

This large restaurant is located in the middle of the village near the harbor, with plenty of on-site parking. Open May – October for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week in summer and 4 days a week off-season. Their menu has something for everyone – surf and turf, fresh or fried. Eat in the spacious harbor view dining room or out on the deck, or have a drink at their full service bar. Function room also available. Call for take out too. (207) 367-2442 or on the web at www.fishermansfriendrestaurant.com

LILY’S CAFE

Lily’s Cafe is closed except for special events in the new Lily’s House.

SUSIE Q’S SWEETS AND CURIOSITIES
A completely cozy family joint at the top of School Street featuring homemade breakfast and lunch on a seasonal basis. Don’t miss the pancakes. Plus country gifts! 40 School Street. 207-367-2415

OTHER FOOD OPTIONS

If you just want to grab a breakfast sandwich, a slice or a whole pizza, fried chicken, and simple side dished to go try these following options:

HARBORVIEW STORE: Located downtown adjacent to the Fishermen’s Friend Restaurant. Breakfast sandwiches, pizza slices, and sandwiches. Call to order your own pizza. Open generally 4 am to 8 pm but hours vary according to season. Open year round. (207) 367-2530

BURNT COVE MARKET: Located a couple of miles out of the village in Burnt Cove, the town’s supermarket offers fried chicken, pizza slices, sandwiches, and sides to go. Order ahead for your own full sized pizza. Open 7 am to 8 pm generally but hours change according to the season. (207) 367-2681. Open year round.

STONINGTON, MAINE ACCOMMODATIONS

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Whether you’re looking for a cozy B & B, motel, or harborside inn Stonington has something for every taste and budget! For longer stays you may want to check out our listings of some of the town’s rental agents.

BOYCE’S MOTEL

Located in downtown Stonington, steps away from all the restaurants, galleries, shops, harbor, docks, and the Opera House. Boyce’s has been a local favorite for over 50 years. Offering clean, small rooms at inexpensive rates as well as some units with kitchenettes. (207) 367-2421 or 1-800-224-2421 and www.boycesmotel.com OPEN YEAR ROUND.

INN ON THE HARBOR

Located in downtown Stonington on the harbor, with spectacular views of the ocean and outlying islands. This moderately priced inn has 13 guest rooms (9 with water views) and a charming dining room for quiet breakfasts. OPEN YEAR ROUND.1-800-942-2420 or www.innontheharbor.com

PRES DU PORT B & B

This small B & B has a French flair and is located in the western section of the village, a minute’s walk from all the shops, restaurants, and arts found downtown. Four bedrooms are available June 15 – October 15. Call (207) 367-5007 (June – November) or visit their site at:  www.presduport.com

PENNY’S B & B

This cozy and eclectic B & B has three rooms and is located in the eastern section of the village, a minute’s walk from all the attractions and amenities downtown. Open June through October. Call (207) 367-5993 or got their website at: www.pennys-bnb.com

BURGESS BED & BATH

Route 15A/120 South Burnt Cove Road, (207) 367-2737. Four simple but moden rooms and suites available (all with private bathrooms) at this quiet, wooded location a little over a mile out of downtown Stonington. Great value! Call for more details and rates.

GREENLAW’S MOBILE HOME PARK, RV PARK, & CAMPGROUND

Airport Road, (207) 367-5049.

Located in the center of the island in a quiet forest setting.