Summer at its Best The Moosehead Lake Region Moosehead Lake Maine's Inland Coast and best kept secret. Our international guests call Moosehead Lake a sea. It is approximately 40 miles long and is almost completely wilderness shoreline. Moosehead Lake offers almost every lake activity imaginable amidst serene beauty. Beautiful mountains surround Moosehead Lake and islands dot its waters. Crystal clear and unpopulated, Moosehead Lake is truly spectacular. Fly-fishing - as featured last summer on an ESPN special, the area is a Fly-fisherman's paradise. Try it on your own or schedule a professional guide to share with you the best area spots and techniques. Whitewater Rafting - rated among the country's top 10 rafting areas, the Penobscot and the Kennebec rivers offer expert to novice level rafting complete with a video of your experience! Hiking - from the rigorous 8 - 10 hour hike up Mount Katahdin (Maine's highest peak) to a more leisurely stroll through Lily Bay State Park, there is a hiking trail for everyone. The 2 hour hike up Mt Kineo with its 700-foot vertical drop deep into the Lake below makes for a special day. An aggressive hike into Gulf Hagas, the 'Grand Canyon' of the East is spectacular. Kayaking - Drive out to a remote 'pond' (anywhere else they'd be called lakes but since they pale in size to Moosehead Lake, the locals call them ponds) and kayak in pristine wilderness. No homesites along the shores and bald eagles soaring overhead provide an almost religious experience you will not soon forget. Bring a picnic lunch and stop on one of the many islands or shoreline to make the day complete. Boating - Rent a Stingray or a pontoon for the day, and you'll begin to realize just how big and remote Moosehead Lake really is! Ride to Pebble Beach at Mt. Kineo and swim for awhile, then motor past the plummeting cliff of Kineo, and dock for lunch on the island. Play a round of golf or head back out for more boating, water skiing or exploring. Truly, this will be a day you won't forget. Seaplane Rides - Take off in a vintage seaplane across the lake and tour the area from a bird's perspective. Rides can be anywhere from a 1/2 hour to a 4-hour tour. Or, land on a remote 'pond' for a picnic lunch, Fly-fishing and/or canoeing. The seaplane will pick you up later! Golf - Enjoy one of Moosehead Lake Regions two 9-hole golf courses while you're here. Both are along The shores of Moosehead Lake and you may just see a red fox cross the fairway. Moose Safaris - Whether you choose one of the areas slower paced pontoon excursions in search of moose with a drink in hand or prefer to be picked up at the Inn by our private guide and venture via canoe to the back ponds, you can be almost guaranteed to site moose, their young, and other wildlife. A moose safaris is truly a unique Maine experience. Mountain Biking - Bring your own or rent a bike at the local bike shop and head out for a day of exercise and scenery beyond comparison! Swimming - Relax at Lily Bay State Park beach, Pebble Beach at Mt. Kineo, or visit one of the local public beaches for a refreshing repose in crystal clear waters. Winter Activities Even though we are all awaiting the fresh summer breeze, here are some of the may activities available in our winter wonderland. Downhill Skiing - at Squaw Mountain Resort. A beautiful day area with trails carved naturally though the forest and views that rival those of ski resorts in Lake Tahoe! Take it from avid western skiers, we were delighted with the challenge, beauty and no-lift-lines serenity of Squaw. Snow Shoeing - Rent them here in Greenville, or bring your own. Hike up Blair Hill with a picnic lunch and come back to the Inn for a sunset hot tub and cocktail. It just doesn't get any better! Cross-Country Skiing - Visit the local groomed trail systems or make your own trails through Lily Bay State Park. Find peace, solitude and beauty just moments from the Inn. Dog Sledding - An exhilarating experience! Rides can be from 1/2 hour to an all day excursion including lunch in a remote cabin! Mush your own sled or sit back and enjoy the ride. Our guests come back from dog sledding on a natural 'high'. Snowmobiling - Ride the groomed Interconnecting Trail System for hundreds of miles and start right here at the Inn. Riders from around the country say it is hard to beat the beauty and groomed trails found here in Greenville! Sledding - Grab one of the Inn's many sleds or toboggan and simply head down Blair Hill. When the snow is packed right, you fly! A simple, exhilarating pleasure. Ice-Skating - Rent skates in town or bring your own and head the outdoor ice rink by the school for some great skating. We made it there 3 times last winter and were the only ones on the ice. That's the advantage of being in a small town!

Hosting small corporate retreats is a specialty of Blair Hill Inn. With over 35 years in corporate sales and marketing, Innkeepers Dan Ruth McLaughlin understand the special needs of corporate meetings/retreats. A business retreat at Blair Hill Inn is a refreshing departure from the standard facilities and services offered at chain hotels and resorts across the country. A getaway at Moosehead Lake will provide your executives and staff with world class accommodations, superb dining and outdoor, soft-adventure activities for building teamwork, positive attitudes and self-reflection. Your group will leave refreshed, exhilarated and motivated. The conference facility, located in our turn-of-the-century barn can accommodate groups up to 35. Phone lines, a white board and a large conference table and chairs are set amidst a large room with high ceilings and bright windows. AV equipment is available upon request at an additional fee. Lunch, coffee service, snacks and refreshments are provided and an evening cocktail reception on the veranda, followed by dinner is a favorite of our corporate clients. We provide full concierge services for your groups off site activities such as guided fly fishing, whitewater rafting, moose safaris, golf outings, lake cruises, kayaking/canoeing, seaplane tours, hiking and private excursions on the historic steamship Katahdin. A corporate retreat at the Blair Hill Inn will be a memorable and effective event different than any other you've experienced. If you are looking for a very special place to meet, call us at (207) 695-0224 or email at. We will customize the retreat you've been looking for. Join the list of organizations who have experienced a truly unique retreat at Blair Hill Inn. Acadia Insurance, ME Appalachian Mountain Club, ME Bill Irwin Marriage Seminars, ME Clark, Thomas Winters, TX Irving Oil, Canada People Soft, CA Plum Creek Timber Company, WA The Dolben Company, MA The Forest Society of Maine, ME and more... Think of Blair Hill Inn for your next family retreat! Blair Hill Inn and Moosehead Lake offer the perfect combination for your family reunion or special celebration. The inn is comfortable, relaxing and flexible! Each family occasion becomes a memorable one whether it celebrates an anniversary, a birthday or simply a coming together! Ask about renting the entire inn for your next family get together. Customize a retreat to remember! Let Blair Hill Inn provide all the 'meeting planner' needs for your escape to Moosehead Lake. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, activities, down-time, meeting space, equipment, gift baskets, excersise, team skills, spa services... You name it, we'll organize it.

Weddings at Blair Hill Inn. Outside Magazine's Annual Travel Edition 2005 named Blair Hill Inn as one of the Top 5 most visually stunning wedding locations in North America. We offer luxury stripped of packaged pretense and brimming with relaxed sophistication. The endless sky sweeping across a crystal blue lake provide a backdrop to your wedding that is second to none. Nature and elegance define this setting with very personal service, award winning dining, and total serenity. This magical hillside setting is inland Maines most desirable wedding destination. Blair Hill Inn provides all of your ceremony and reception location needs. Catering, bar service, and planning assistance are custom designed to the specifics of your dream wedding. Intimate settings for a small gathering to a guest list of 150 can be accommodated at this special location. The average per guest price including location, dinner, beverages, tax and gratuity is $150-$200 per guest plus reservations of the inns eight guest rooms over the weekend of your wedding. Contact the inn for the specific requirements. For larger weddings, tent rentals are required along with tables, chairs, linens and place settings.. Bottom image collage (c) 2006 Jamie Bloomquist. Blair Hill Inn featured in the Spring 2008 issue of Real Maine Weddings Magazine! Depicting some of the most beautiful wedding photographs taken across Maine, an autumn 2007 wedding photographed by Russell Caron was selected to be featured in this elegant Maine Wedding Magazine. It is wonderful to be chosen by magazines as such a visually stunning wedding venue but it is even more wonderful to have testimonials such as this... I cannot imagine a more perfect surrounding for my sister's wedding than the one you have created here. Your hospitality and this place have far exceeded anything I could have hoped for! You have provided memories that will last a lifetime for my family. And for that, we give you our most sincere thanks! Mick McKenney and Katie Taylor ------------------------------------ Consider a winter wedding at Blair Hill Inn! The beauty of winter's sparkling white snow among the green pines of northern Maine is breathtaking. There may not be a more beautiful backdrop for a wedding. White on white, warmed by glowing fires and sparkling chamgagne! Intimate winter weddings of up to 50 guests is a specialty of Blair Hill Inn. Ask for details. Wedding Photographers weddings.studiomn.com. Russell Caron Photography. Header image provided by Russell Caron.