Mid-May through Mid-October Moose Safaris!! "Best of Both Worlds"   *($530. – 595. for two)(Am. Eagle $715. for two) Spend 2 nights at the Inn on the Harbor and 2 nights at the farm house on Mountain Glory Farm overlooking Mount Katahdin and Baxter State Park. On one of your days at the Farm enjoy a 5 hour moose safari with Dale Stevens, who guarantees you will see moose (from mid-May through August). Although there are thousands of moose in Maine, knowing where to find them in the Great North Woods at any given time is Dale’s specialty. It’s a photo- grapher’s delight! Package includes 4 nights & moose safari. Guests can stay at either location first. "Moose & Mountain Glory Farm"   *($355. – 375. for two) Spend 3 nights at our lovely 1890 farm house on Mountain Glory Farm and enjoy a 5 hour moose safari. Although we do have moose on the farm, we have yet to train them to let us know when they plan to walk about. So taking a safari with Dale is a sure fire way to see these wonderful creatures in their wild native habitat. You will also see other beautiful flora & fauna of the Great North Woods. Package includes 3 nights & moose safari. How many moose might you see? Dale’s "moose siting" calendar looks something like this: Mid-May & June average 12 to 30 moose. July averages 10 to 12. August averages 1 to 5. September & October are “iffy” months averaging 1 to 3. He offers a money back guarantee from mid-May through August. Dale’s company is based in Millinocket, ME, where our tours begin. From mid-May through August tours depart at 4pm, returning at 9pm. During September and October tours leave at 5:30am (that’s right!) and return at 10:30am. The "safari" van is clean, non-smoking, air conditioned and seats nine. Tours leave rain or shine. There are "pottie" (and smoking) stops along the way. Private tours for 2 people are available at an additional $300. May 16-18 • "Wings, Waves & Woods"   *($130. – 198. for two)(Am.Eagle $260. for two) This annual birding event blends guided bird walks & talks, eagle nest viewing, puffin & waterbird boat trips, a “local foods” lunch, bird identification and a slideshow/lecture on the new Downeast Birding Trail. Gallery shows and lessons in digital nature photography, watercolor painting of birds, bird printmaking, and bird sculpting will be offered. It’s a weekend of birding “by land, by sea and by art”. Sponsored by Island Heritage Trust, Downeast Audubon and our Chamber of Commerce. Visit the Chamber’s website for more details: www.deerislemaine.com Package includes 2 nights, free raffle ticket, brochure & maps. June 6-8 • See the Puffins!   *($380. - 430. for two)(Am. Eagle $ 550. for two) Come with us on an ocean adventure to see Maine’s most beloved sea birds! We leave right from Stonington’s Town Landing and head south for Seal Island, federally protected breeding ground for the Atlantic puffin. En route we pass many other favorite Penobscot Bay sights: lighthouses, seals, porpoises, schooners and other species of sea birds. Captain Bill Baker, of Old Quarry Ocean Adventures, will accommodate up to 15 people aboard the 38’ Nigh Duck. Licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard, Capt. Bill has worked the Maine waters for 25 years, first as a lobsterman, now as owner of Old Quarry Adventures. He will share his interest in the Gulf of Maine’s ecology and its diverse fisheries combined with historical facts about the islands, lighthouses and the granite industry. The Nigh Duck is heated, enclosed and has a pottie. Tour date is 6/7. Rain/fog date is 6/8. Package includes 4 hour Puffin trip, box lunch & 2 nights at the Inn June 20-22 • 7th Annual Lupine Festival   *($290. - 340. for two) (Am.Eagle $460. for two) This year enjoy two pinky schooner sailing trips (Saturday at 9am and 1pm), "Lupine-by-Sea" boat trips and "Lupine-by-Air" airplane rides. The Island’s Evergreen Garden Club will sponsor an expanded "Private Garden Tour". Islandwide activities include a craft fair, quilt show, gallery walk, rummage sale, great "give-away" baskets, eagle watching, a community dinner "at the Grange", performances at the Opera House, and more. The Lupine Loop artists and artisans will once again open their studios and galleries all weekend for visitors. The Island is in bloom - celebrate Springtime with us! Package includes Lupine map, 2 Festival T-shirts and 2 nights at the Inn. Mid-May through Mid-October • Daily Boat Trips with Captain Walt Enjoy the unparalleled beauty of the islands surrounding Deer Isle by private custom boat charter. Join Captain Walt Reed aboard the Gael to see these Penobscot Islands in a way that few get to experience, by creating your own tour. If your interests include wildlife observation, lighthouses, photography, architecture, or just being out on the water, our maximum group size of four provides an affordable, personalized alternative. Slowly meandering among the tiny islands, passing seals sunbathing on rocky ledges, lobstermen hauling their traps, windjammers under sail and osprey soaring overhead, you will enjoy Walt’s running commentary on subjects encompassing our earliest Indian settlers, Maine’s flora & fauna, geology, natural history, and the fishing industry past and present. Capt. Walt is a registered Maine Guide, a professional biologist and a licensed Master by the U.S. Coast Guard. RATES: $35/person for first hour and $20/person for each additional hour. Children under 12 are half price. Minimum of 2 passengers is required. Call Capt. Walt 207-348-6789 or email: walt@guidedislandtours.com Reservations are required. (Advanced bookings are strongly recommended because Walt is great!) June 27th Round the "Indian" Island Trips!   *($400. – 450. for two)(Am. Eagle $570. for two) Join us for a new island adventure! Circle the Island by boat and learn about the native American Indians who first lived here. Bill Haviland, President of I.H.T., archeologist, historian & author of Deer Isle’s Native People and Deer Isle’s Indian Canoe Route, will lecture aboard pointing out 25 indian points of interest along the Island’s shoreline. Sponsored by Island Heritage Trust. Trips are 10am-3pm. Limit of 20 guests each trip. Package includes 5 hour cruise/lecture, box lunch from the Inn & 2 nights at the Inn July 25th Round the “Indian” Island Trip!   Please see June 27th trip for details Aug. 29th Round the “Indian” Island Trip!   Please see June 27th trip for details Sept. 19-21 • Sail the Schooner Summertime   *($340. - 390. for two)(Am. Eagle $510. for two) Explore Penobscot Bay with Captain Bill Brown aboard the 53’ pinky schooner Summertime. Guests will embark at Stonington’s Town Landing for a 6 hour sail among the enchanting islands of Penobscot Bay. Sail through some of the world’s most glorious scenery watching seals, eagles, lighthouses, schooners, lobstermen and maybe a porpoise or two. Includes a homemade lunch served on board and a “turn at the wheel” if you wish. Sail date is 9/20. Rain/fog date is 9/21. Package includes 6 hour sail, lunch on board and 2 nights at the Inn. Oct. 3-5 • Lighthouse Tour   *($400. - $450.)(Am. Eagle $570. for two) Join Captain Bill Baker aboard the Nigh Duck for a glorious tour around Penobscot Bay. Embark at Stonington Town Landing right in front of the Inn for this 5 hour boat trip. You will cruise to 5 or 6 lighthouses among them: Robinson Point Light, Saddleback Light, Heron Neck light, Browns Head Light, Goose Rocks Light and Mark Island Light. Capt. Baker will stop on an island to let you stretch your legs. A limit of 15 people assures good views for all. The Nigh Duck is heated, enclosed and has a pottie. Tour date is 10/4. Rain/fog date is 10/5. Package includes 5 hour boat trip, box lunch made at the Inn and 2 nights at the Inn. Oct. 10-12 • 6th Annual Peninsula Potters Tour   *($260. - 310. for two)(Am. Eagle $430. for two) Join us for a 2 day self guided open studio/gallery tour of Blue Hill Peninsula’s 24 talented potters during the height of the foliage season. From porcelain to woodfired clay, from teapots to sculpture, our local potters works can be found from the Smithsonian to your kitchen table. A great opportunity for collectors & early Christmas shoppers. Package includes map and 2 nights at the Inn. Nov. 26-30 • Thanksgiving Weekend   *($295. - 397. for two)(Am.Eagle $490. for two) Our relaxing 3 day holiday getaway includes a traditional, homemade island Thanksgiving dinner with fresh turkey and all the fixings prepared and served at the Inn. The harbor is still a busy place in November and many shops, galleries and restaurants are open. You can also visit our Chamber of Commerce site to read about “Off-Season Island activities. Package includes pre-dinner hors d’oevres, full Thanksgiving dinner and 3 nights at the Inn. *tax and gratuities not included in rates **all prices subject to change Inn Gift Certificates are available for use year round. Please call for reservations: 1-800-942-2420 or email info@innontheharbor.com