Fall is one of my favorite times in Maine. The days are still warm, the air is clear, and the evenings are pleasantly cool. There’s less traffic and I can finally get into my favorite restaurants around town without waiting for what seems like hours. It’s more peaceful–a perfect time to sit on the beach and read a book or go to a Spa and have a massage.

Later, as the leaves start to turn, it’s a pleasure to just wander on trails through the woods or go for a long walk on the beach—climbing on rocks, looking into tidal pools—you know what I mean. So to entice you a bit, we’ve created some specials for you to enjoy along with that special place that is Maine in the fall.

September Spa Special*

Come any two nights, or more, Sunday through Thursday and receive 20% off your cottage rental. Bring some friends along, walk the beaches, attend Stonewall Kitchen’s cooking school, or go to our special spa, Naviina in Wells and receive a 10% discount on all their services. Or, during September 5th through the 17th, come to Capriccio in Ogunquit. Capriccio is a town-wide festival of art, music, poetry, ballet, live theater, concerts, design at various venues and architectural tours.

October Fall Foliage Special*

Come any two nights, or more, Sunday through Thursday and receive 20% off your cottage rental. Go to the Fryeburg Fair, Maine’s largest agricultural fair complete with six days of harness racing,

a farm museum second to none, the world’s largest steer and oxen show and a reputation known throughout North America. Or, on Oct 21-23, 2011, come to the Annual OgunquitFest, a weekend festival that includes a scarecrow contest, a haunted house, a classic car show, the Bridge to Beach Bed Race, pumpkin decorating, ghost stories, a craft bazaar and much more. Or you may want to go for a hayride, or pick some apples, or simply drive around and view the lovely foliage. Whatever you want to do, why don’t you let The Cottages at Summer Village be your home base.

*All specials begin on September 5, 2011 and end on October 26, 2011. Specials cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Not applicable to previously reserved cottages.

Antiquing in Wells

I almost forgot to mention going antiquing in Wells. Did you know that Wells features more antique shops than any other town in southern Maine? I didn’t either and they run the gamut from furniture, books, silver, collectibles, maps, etc. Some specialize in Americana, glass primitives, Coke and Pepsi signs, period furniture and accessories of the 17th thru 19th centuries, quilts, and maritime collectibles and more. All you have to do is take a left (north) out of the driveway and start your trip. Actually you may want to walk to the first one since its just three houses away from Summer Village. By the way, we now have a list of all the antique shops in Wells, along with a little description of each. Come on by and pick up your copy.