The Arts
Stone Mountain Art Center, Brownfield, Maine
Stone Mountain Arts Center a unique timber frame venue for the performing arts in Brownfield, Maine. Come to watch your favorite performer up close and personal white retreating in your own private eco-cabin at Nurture Through Nature, only 7 miles away. SMAC is our favorite venue!
www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Fryeburg Academy ~ Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg, Maine
Located just 6 miles from Nurture Through Nature Retreat Center, offering live music, film, theater of international caliber.
www.fryeburgacademy.org
The Rufus Porter Museum and Cultural Heritage Center, Bridgton, Maine
Strives to preserve and enhance western Maine and New England heritage for current and future generations and to provide a continued educational experience of the traditional arts.
www.rufusportermuseum.org
Gallery 302, Maine Artists, Bridgton Maine
Gallery 302, an artists’ cooperative, features the work of artists and artisans working in a wide variety of media.
www.gallery302.com
Denmark Art Center
Our local art center for theater, music and live performances. A real gem.
www.denmarkarts.org
Good Food and Drink
Beth’s Kitchen Café, Bridgton, Maine
in Bridgton, Maine is a local cafe where you can be surrounded by good food and friends. Great baked goods, sandwiches, quiches, soups.
www.bethskitchencafe.com
Depot St Tap House, Bridgton, Maine
New pub in town. Sweet owner and space. Service is warm. A nice addition to Bridgton.
https://www.facebook.com/DepotStreetTapHouse
302 West Smokehouse and Tavern, Fryeburg, Maine
Family owned and operated, serving all natural, local ingredients. Fun atmosphere, great service. 207-935-3021 www.302west.com
D’s Pizza, Fryeburg, Maine
Family owned. Excellent flavor, relaxed atmosphere. Delish. www.dspizza.com
Saco River Brewing Company, Fryeburg, Maine
Good water crafts good beer. A local favorite for down home relaxed atmosphere with some the best locally crafted beer around!
Oxford House Gourmet Restaurant and Pub, Fryeburg, Maine
A dining destination featuring a 50 seat gourmet dinner restaurant and granite-walled pub. Amazing food in an elegant and quaint atmosphere. Reservations highly recommended.
207-935-3442
www.oxfordhouseinn.com
Krista’s Restaurant, Cornish, Maine
Our most favorite place for brunch. Lunch and dinner also super. Can’t go wrong at Krista’s! Located about 25 minutes from Nurture Through Nature.
207-625-3600
www.kristasrestaurant.com
White Mountain Cider Co. Restaurant, Bartlett, NH,
If you are out and about hiking or shopping in nearby North Conway, this is an excellent place to end your day. Highly recommended staff pick for dining-out past the outlets.
603-383-9061
www.whitemountaincider.com
Spice and Grain Natural Foods, Fryeburg, Maine
Our closest health food store with local produce, baked goods, great coffee, free wi~fi and a sweet atmosphere for locals and visitors, alike.
spiceandgrain.vpweb.com
Weston’s Farm, Fryeburg, Maine
Sustainable agriculture since 1799! Our favorite 3 season farm stand with organic, fresh produce, baked goods, maple syrup, locals cheeses, meats, wine, gifts, and more. We love Weston’s! Only 6 miles from Nurture Through Nature.
www.westonsfarm.com
And Also…
Reny’s Department Store, Bridgton, Maine
A Maine Adventure, Bridgton, Maine, offering a unique shopping experience for quality items at discount pricing.
www.renys.com
Bridgton Books
Bridgton Books is a lovely home town book store with something for everyone at affordable prices.
207-647-2122
Magic Lantern Movie Theater, Bridgton, Maine
Locally owned, elegant, state of the art movie theater. A local hub.
www.magiclanternmovies.com
Shawnee Peak Ski Resort, Bridgton, Maine
Located only 4 miles from Nurture Through Nature on our shared Pleasant Mountain, Shawnee Peak is a leader in Green Initiatives in the ski industry.
www.shawneepeak.com/mountain
Loon Echo Land Trust
Loon Echo Land Trust conserves over 5,000 acres of land in the mountains and lakes region of Western Maine for the benefit of the public. They have made Pleasant Mountain a focal area of conservation, the same mountain our retreat land rests on.
www.loonecholandtrust.org