A Rise And Shine Bed & Breakfast

The estate was once the home of the Woolworth family (of five and dime store fame) and in the mid 1900's was a gentlemen's racehorse farm of Norman Woolworth, Jr. This gracious home has been lovingly restored to its original grandeur. You will feel pampered in any one of our 8 uniquely decorated spacious guestrooms, each having its own private bath. We also have a private guest carriage house with two bedrooms, full kitchen and living quarters.

Those who plan special events will find our home spacious, warm, and welcoming. The spectacular view over lake Cobbossee from the gardens, patio, and front rooms provide the backdrop for your perfect get-a-way wedding, re-vowing, or committal ceremony. Book the entire Inn for your guests traveling from afar, and use the Inn's grounds as the setting for your special day. Let us help make your celebration unforgettable! We cater by arrangement. From intimate indoor receptions in the main house, to large outdoor gatherings, A Rise and Shine Bed and Breakfast is a perfect spot for a special day.

Our acreage is nature-rich and a tribute to the beauty of rural Maine. Guests may laze and gaze anywhere on the property, and will easily sight such wonders as the bald eagle, red fox, deer, moose, beaver, bobcat, hummingbirds, swallows, butterflies, hawks, loons, etc. You may tour the gardens, walk the woods paths, fish/swim/boat and/or hunt for wildflowers or berries amongst the acreage. (Any good amount of berries brought home is rewarded with a berry pie!)

The two barns and stables are the site of Hollywood movies related to horses, and townsfolk talk of this gracious home as a vacation retreat for many Hollywood stars, notably Martin Sheen, Raymond Burr, and Tom Cruise. The parties were major events in this small New England town.

Named after our most endeared Monmouth grade school teacher, the library wainscoting and built-in bookshelves are from the grand Skyhawk Mansion formerly in Scarborough, Maine. The library is an elegant and cozy refuge where you can sit by the fire and peruse our book collection, watch early evening television or enjoy a taped movie. Double Size Sofa Bed/full mattress comfort. Half Bath, private.

Our formal living room gallery displays the paintings of Innkeeper/Owner, Lorette and local artist, the late Ruel Crocker. Sit in this Victorian parlor and become immersed in the many moods of art. Relax, watch the fire in the grand marbled fireplace. Chat, play cards/games, listen to soft music and/or sip a beverage in the round window seats.

The smaller of our two dining rooms, this formal room is elegantly appointed with hand painted turn of the century antiques, chandelier, elegant silk topiaries, marbled lower walls, hand painted striped walls, silver and crystal serving ware. It is a truly elegant and relaxing dining space.

A large sunny indoor room that looks/feels like an outdoor patio! Spectacular Lake and pasture view from this room. It is the more spacious and kid friendly of our dining areas and adjoins the kitchen where you can watch and chat with our friendly cook! It adjoins the sunny outdoor patio and garden and features the work of local artists.

A unique and grand kitchen and pantry with original ovens and cabinets are lovingly restored.

Although usually the private sanctum of the Innkeepers, we often welcome guests to this large and informal room so that they might enjoy our resident Innkeeper's extensive singing talents or join a group to share popcorn in front of a movie. Guests may well share their talent or a sing along at our upright grand piano. (Trained pianists only, please). This large and bright room can easily seat twenty music lovers. Warning: Please bring your singing voice; we truly do like to encourage folks to sing along!

Our large Vista farmer's porch is a great vantage point from which to watch the sunrise, ponder on the horses grazing in the pasture, leisurely sip a beverage or curl up with the newspaper or a good book. (We've been known to have unplanned naps here.) The porch is appointed with comfortable old and new wicker, garden implements, and it overlooks the flower garden, frog pond, and fountains. It is adjacent to the outdoor patio.

The patio is the perfect spot for viewing the sunrise, the lake and the surrounding countryside. Flower and herb gardens surround the cafe seating and a colorful variety of hummingbirds find it a favorite visiting spot. We have found that some guests are tempted to sample the herbs and we have even found our gardener guests weeding the flower garden! We love it when guests make themselves at home!

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