The Pilgrim's Inn on Deer Isle Maine. Overlooking picturesque Northwest Harbor and our tranquil mill pond, Pilgrims Inn is the perfect place to experience Downeast Maine at its best. Built in 1793, our historic post and beam Maine inn welcomes you with an ambiance and warmth of a bygone era. Lovingly restored and meticulously maintained, the inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a member of Select Registry, Distinguished Inns of North America. Twelve rooms and three cottages offer you a range of lodging options to best meet your needs. Our location on beautiful Deer Isle in Penobscot Bay will offer you unlimited activities to fill your day. From kayaking our rocky shoreline, to eating fresh lobster, exploring our many art galleries or just relaxing in a comfortable Adirondack chair, youll find out why Deer Isle has enticed visitors to this area for generations. Rooms in our main building have views of either Northwest Harbor across the road, or our large and tranquil mill pond. All rooms feature historic colors, pumpkin pine floors, period pieces, private bathrooms and fine linens. Several feature gas fire places, exposed rough beams, and Deer Isle granite. Television and local phone service is available to guests in the library and game room. Wireless internet access is available for those who bring their own laptops. Bed and Breakfast Room rates are for two and include a full breakfast, early morning coffee delivered to your floor, along with homemade cookies and beverages available throughout the day. View our rates on the room pages linked from the images below. Please see our for additional information. The Pilgrim's Inn bed and breakfast offers the perfect setting for your wedding, family reunion, business meeting or special event. Our beautiful property is tucked away by the sea, yet is easily accessible by private car or contracted transportation. The historic ambiance of our charming property will make your gathering truly memorable. Our inn rooms and cottages will provide your guests with beautiful and comfortable accommodations, and our restaurant can prepare a wide range of food from a country-style barbecue to a beautifully prepared and artfully presented buffet or plated dinner. Please call us at 207-348-6615 or 888-778-7505 to discuss your event. What could be more romantic than getting married on the grounds of a beautiful 1700s Maine coastal inn that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or in a quaint country church near the waters edge? Imagine the experience of a sunrise or sunset ceremony on the rustic shores of Penobscot Bay and Northwest Harbor. Our rustic and historic cedar-shake barn will be transformed into what The Discerning Traveler called one of the most romantic places in New England. We can accommodate up to 60 people inside the inn for dinner, with larger parties of up to 125 in an outdoor tent. Please call us to discuss how we can make your wedding a truly wonderful experience for you and your guests. With all the demands on our lives these days, finding time to spend with family is more and more challenging. Let us take care of the details of your food and lodging, while you focus on what matters -- time spent with your loved ones. Our charming inn and picturesque location will provide a relaxing and memorable experience for all the members of your family, and local activities from hiking, kayaking and sailing, to theater, art galleries and scenic drives will be sure to offer something for everyone in your family to enjoy. Pilgrims Inn is a great location for small business meetings and retreats. We offer wireless internet access throughout the inn and meeting space can be configured to best meet your needs. While cell phone service is available on the island, it cant be reached inside the inn (unless you stand on your head with legs bent like an antenna). We think this is a great advantage to those who need uninterrupted time to focus on the task at hand! We are located about an hour and a half from. Bangor International Airport. Breakfast is included in your room rate and each morning youll be treated to a choice between an egg or sweet breakfast entre such as Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes served with pure Maine maple syrup, Brioche French Toast with fruit compote, or Savory Zucchini Pancakes with feta cheese and scallions. Youll also be served juice, homemade granola and Maine roasted Carpe Diem coffee, along with fresh muffins made daily in our kitchen. Dinner at the Whales Rib Tavern. In 2005 the Whales Rib Tavern was opened for dinner inside Pilgrims Inn and was an instant success. The rustic ambiance of our historic barn with views of the mill pond, and our cozy tap room create a warm and inviting atmosphere that is truly unique. In the summer months, seating on the deck is available and on many weekends local musicians provide folk music for your entertainment. Our casual tavern menu features hearty food such as savory pot pies, seafood chowders, steak and pub burgers, and fish chips, as well as grilled seafood, pastas, fresh salads, and homemade desserts. Our service bar offers a full selection of drinks from tasty martinis to a fine selection of wine and beer. Due to the popularity of the Tavern, we recommend calling for a reservation at 207-348-5222. Deer Isle in Penobscot Bay offers you the very best of coastal Maine. Rocky coastline, quiet coves, and beautiful views greet visitors at every turn. As a guest at Pilgrims Inn you can explore nearby nature trails, take kayaking excursions to surrounding islands with licensed guides, travel to Isle au Haut and Acadia National Park, visit our numerous art galleries, or take classes at the world renowned Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. We are also a perfect base for taking scenic drives along the coast and exploring the beautiful towns of the Blue Hill Peninsula. For many people who love the outdoors, Deer Isle Maine is the perfect place to visit. Hiking trails and nature preserves offer visitors a great way to experience the island. Visit the Island Heritage Trust at www.islandheritagetrust.org for more information. Kayaking and Chartered Boat tours. Kayaking along the coast of Deer Isle is an experience not to be missed! Over 60 islands offer unlimited opportunity to explore. Granite Island Guide Service. Old Quarry Adventures offer guided kayaking along the coast and trips to Isle au Haut. We also recommend taking a private, customized tour in a chartered fishing boat with licensed guide Captain Walt Reed. www.guidedislandtours.com. Acadia National Park Isle au Haut. A visit to Downeast Maine would not be complete without a trip to Acadia National Park. Located just over an hour from Pilgrims Inn, the park encompasses 47,000 acres of coastal shoreline, granite-topped mountains, wooded areas, bogs and spectacular scenery. The park offers something for everyone from rigorous hikes to scenic drives or educational tours. For official information about the park, please visit the National Park Service website at. Isle au Haute, part of Acadia National Park, is reached by boat from Stonington on Deer Isle, just 6 miles from Pilgrims Inn. The island is a great place to explore on mountain bikes or by foot and makes for a memorable day trip. The island can be reached daily by boat from Stonington, go to. Named for the granite industry that made it famous, Stonington is also home to the most productive lobster fishing port along the Maine coast. No trip to Deer Isle would be complete without visiting this picturesque port and tasting a Deer Isle lobster! Visit the Deer Isle-Stonington Chamber of Commerce for more information about local events and activities in Stonington www.deerislemaine.com. Artists, Art Galleries and Haystack. Our picturesque island has been a draw for visual artists for decades, resulting in dozens of artist galleries for you to visit. In addition, the world renowned Haystack Mountain School...

Functions - Frequently Asked Questions. How large of an event can be held at Pilgrims Inn? Our property is ideally suited for outdoor events up to 120 people in a tent, or indoor receptions for 50 people in our restaurant and bar. Cocktail parties of up to 50 people can be held upstairs in our inn, or a special breakfast/brunch, without renting out our restaurant. Due to time constraints and the size of our kitchen, we cannot host lunchtime events. How many people can stay at the inn overnight? We have twelve rooms and three cottages than can accommodate approximately 36 people. A few rooms can also take additional people on a cot. When you hold your event at the inn, we require that all rooms and cottages be rented by people attending your event for a minimum of two days. This ensures that the property can be enjoyed entirely by your guests only. Pictures of our rooms and descriptions of our amenities can be seen on our website at. A deposit must be received in order to lock in current year room rates for the following year. Can a wedding ceremony be held at the inn? Our property backs up to a large pond and many outdoor ceremonies have been held on our grounds. There is also a small park adjacent to the inn that is well suited for small wedding ceremonies. We recommend that you find a backup indoor location for your ceremony in the event of rain, as it can be difficult to re-arrange a tent or space inside the inn for a ceremony. There are several religious institutions in the area. What kind of food do you offer at the inn? Our restaurant, the Whales Rib Tavern offers a range of food to satisfy many tastes. We utilize local fresh ingredients, including fresh Maine seafood pulled from our local waters. We can tailor a menu that best suits your needs, from a more casual or buffet dinner, to a plated meal. Do you offer wedding planning services? While we do not offer formal planning services, there are excellent florists, musicians, photographers, tent rental companies and wedding cakes in the area and we would be pleased to provide you with recommendations. What does it cost to rent the inn for a special event? Besides the requirement that all rooms and cottages be rented by you and your guests for two nights, there is a $2,500 facility fee for an event that requires us to shut down our restaurant for a night. This fee helps us to cover a portion of the lost revenue from the restaurant, and time spent on meetings and planning. How much will I spend for a reception? Costs will vary depending on the type of event you have; below is a range of prices that that are useful for planning purposes. Hors doeuvres: Wedding cakes may be made by outside vendors. $15 - $20 per person. A separate beverage bill will be presented at the end of the event and will be based on actual consumption. $10-$15 pp for special occasion linens, flatware and glassware; If your event requires a tent you should budget $30-$40 pp*. Sales Tax Gratuity: Sales tax in Maine for food, beverage and lodging is 7%. An 18% gratuity is automatically added to your food and beverage bill. For indoor events up to 50 people you may use our standard restaurant plates, flatware, and linens for no additional charge. For larger tented parties, or those who would like to use special occasion items for smaller events, we can rent these items for you which will include the cost from the rental company, plus an additional 10% on the rental bill, or you can rent them directly yourself from our approved tent rental company. Can I hold an event at the inn without renting the restaurant and paying the facility fee? We have a small dining room that can accommodate a maximum of 22 people. A number of items from our restaurant menu can be pre-selected by you and presented to your guests ahead of time. There is a room rental fee of $300 for the night. You may hold a cocktail party upstairs in the inn for a maximum of 50 people. The requirement to rent all guest rooms in the inn would still apply, and there is a $300 room rental fee. An upstairs bartender for wine and beer is required, along with 1-2 servers to serve cocktails from our downstairs bar. You may also hold a special breakfast/brunch event at the inn. The requirement to rent all rooms and cottages would apply, and there is a $300 room rental fee. Do you offer elopement packages? Yes! Sometimes eloping can be the most romantic, stress free way to get married. We provide an elopement package that includes the following for two people: A two night stay in our romantic Rugosa Rose Cottage or a King Deluxe Room. A full gourmet breakfast each morning. Chocolate dipped strawberries and champagne upon your arrival. Arrangements with a local official to perform your ceremony, and two witnesses. Up to 25 digital photos of your wedding ceremony, taken by the innkeeper (if you prefer to pay for a professional photographer we would be happy to send you a list of local photographers). Dinner for two on your wedding night (includes a three course meal and complimentary bottle of wine. Does not include sales tax or 18% added gratuity). If you would like your own wedding cake for two these can be made with advanced notice and are an additional charge of $50). A gift certificate for a one-night stay at the inn on your first anniversary. The type of wedding bouquet is a personal decision that is best made by the bride, we can recommend local florists for you to contact directly. What do I need to know about getting married in Maine? In Maine there is no waiting period or blood test requirement for a marriage license. Two witnesses other than the person performing your ceremony are required. You must both apply for a marriage license in person at the local town office or a town office in the State of Maine. You should bring a current picture ID and if it is not the first marriage for either of you, you must bring a certified copy (raised seal) of divorce papers or death certificates. The marriage license is valid for 90 days and must be presented to the person performing your ceremony, who will then file it with the local town office after your ceremony. Please go to http://www.maine.gov/portal/family/marriage.html for more information. In Deer Isle, town offices have limited and sporadic hours. Please be sure to call the Clerks office to make sure you have ample time to apply for your license. Phone number is 207-348-9398. Main number is 207-348-2324. You can also apply for a license at the surrounding towns of Stonington and Blue Hill, whose town offices have more regular hours. Marriage ceremonies can be performed by ordained ministers or persons licensed to preach by an association of ministers or ecclesiastical body; lawyers who are admitted to the Maine Bar and are Maine residents; judges or justices who are Maine residents, and Maine notaries.