Get in on a three-night adventure in Maine’s Acadia National Park known for its dramatic landscapes from the mountains to the lakes to the shorelines. Adventurers will be busy playing outside hiking and rock climbing with all of those fun things in between like paddling, tide pooling, chillin in the hammock, mountain top yoga, vegetarian food feasting, a schooner sunset sail and more.

Thursday will be a flexible arrival time, no worries if you can’t get to us until sundown, we’ll be there ready to feed you no matter what :) Adventurers will have time to settle in and relax into a lovely home in Manset, Southwest Harbor. Such a delightful place right on the water, away from the hubbub, with the perfect setting for yoga, and a divine porch for sipping wine & relaxing. That sunset is going to be outstanding! The view encompasses the entrance to Somes Sound, inner and outer islands, as well as the western and eastern mountains of Acadia National Park.

We’ll literally be minutes away from fantastic outdoor activities with the park surrounding the property. Ship Harbor Nature Trail, Bass Harbor Light, Echo Lake Beach, and some of the most scenic hikes in the park, including summit trails up Acadia, St Sauveur, Mansell, Beach Cliff, Flying Mountain and more.

The 1903 house is a classic oceanfront wood shingled 'cottage,' with ocean views from nearly every window. Very easy to access the outdoors from the fabulous wrap around porch overlooking the secluded pebble beach. The 3-story home has plenty of room with 6 bedrooms, a large living room with panoramic ocean view, a formal dining room, and eat-in kitchen. With fine crafted woodwork throughout, comfy window seats, wood burning fireplaces, a piano, books, games and puzzles galore, the house is super sweet for adventurers.

The house also has a gas grill, private dock, hammock and outdoor furniture to lounge around on. Adventurers can explore the ever-changing tidal pools or beach comb along the large cobblestone beach. There’s even a private nature trail, the Deer Path, that winds throughout the property. Nature comes to you in this wonderful spot, with sightings of deer, fox and raccoon, as well as otter, seal, dolphin, osprey and an occasional bald eagle. Another huge plus is that a few steps out the door adventurers can catch the Cranberry Cove Ferry to the outer islands or jump in the car to close by hiking trails, carriage roads, island beaches, and in-town shops.

Friday morning after a yummy breakfast, we’ll hike up the fab Beech Mountain Trail - this trail leads up the side of the cliffs with beautiful views and a ladder rung or two; a moderate hike. When adventurers arrive at the top of the cliffs we’ll practice yoga on a great slab of rocks in the sunshine. The view is well worth the hike. Far below, people on the beach will seem like little ants and we’ll see Greening Island and the house where Henry Wadsworth Longfellow stayed with the Great Cranberry Island beyond. Southwest Harbor will also be in view from the top, the sweet town just moments away from the house.

Post-hike adventurers will then have relaxation, snacks, and optional swim time at Echo Lake Beach. It’s so nice to splash around after heating up hiking. If energy levels are good, we may even get some stretching in on the sand. Another option depending on the wind, can be dropping in boats if adventurers bring them along for our stay. Holly will have a couple paddleboards, her favorite way to play in the water but canoes and kayaks are welcome as well.

We’ll have options in the afternoon on what we’d like to do, perhaps another hike, Holly is into Precipice if others are up for it (if it’s open - nesting peregrines). Beehive is an awesome short & sweet hike and the views are dramatic from this steep trail with ladders. We can also hit Sand Beach from there for a quick dip in the sea. If adventurers would like a bit less of a height challenge, the Jordan Pond shore trail is quite nice on its own or packaged up with one of the Bubbles or Pemetic Mtn. Flying mountain is 10 minutes away and super fun as well!

We could also head back to our seaside abode to stroll amongst the tidal pools or take it easy in the hammock, and some good ol’ relaxation. Another option is taking your fav watercraft to Somes sound for a paddle perhaps dropping in right in front of our place if the water is calm enough.

Adventurers will enjoy another fabulous vegetarian dinner by Sarah, awesome MYA cook and we can get in some nighttime adventuring of stargazing which is still pretty great in Acadia and beyond!

On Saturday after a delish breakfast and a gentle yoga practice, adventurers will get in some awesome rock climbing at a sweet spot in the park determined by Noah Kleiner of Equinox Guiding Service. Noah will help guide adventurers through every step of the way - no experience necessary. MYA has worked with him several times and he always gets rave reviews from MYA clients and his own satisfied clients. Oh boy do we have fun every time!

Post-climbing, adventurers will have some free time to relax then decide on more activities such as a hike or biking or a swim (or napping!). Dinnertime will sure to be awesome with local as possible and wicked fresh ingredients. Adventurers will be eating early because a schooner sunset sail will be the perfect way to bring on the night. Please let Holly know if that is not a good option for you, sea sickness is no joke :)

Sunday funday will be adventurer’s choice - there is so much to do in this area and there may be something that you simply don’t want to miss. Options are open to take the ferry to the Cranberry Islands or get in another hike and/or paddle or take in a few little towns for shopping. The only thing we absolutely have to do is vacate the house by 10am.

Don’t miss out on this chance to adventure in such a sweet spot with a great community of adventurers! The cost includes location location location Acadia National Park!, 3 nights accommodations, breakfasts & dinners, daily yoga, rock climbing, sunset sail, hiking, wicked views, good vibes and more! (Please be sure to be fully vaccinated at the time of adventuring to make it safe and easy for all involved.)

Cost: $650 twin; $750 solo queen; $850 solo king; $950 shared queen (total price for two adventurers); $1050 shared king (total price for two adventurers)

$200/solo Saturday including breakfast & dinner, rock climbing, yoga, chill time at the adventure house, sunset sail

To register, please choose to add to cart below or payment is available via VENMO or a good ol’ check in the mail :)

Please contact Holly for pricing alternatives if you can not join the adventure until a later time i.e. making the 3-night adventure a 2-nighter. MYA is flexible and open to options.

Please be aware of MYA’s cancellation policy - thanks!