SHOP, all

in Castine

Adam Gallery

 ART GALLERY –
7 Main Street / Castine, Maine
207.266.9621
website
instagram

Featuring the paintings of Joshua Adam and Susan Parish Adam (as shown in the image above, painting owned by website author). Also the home of Julia Parish Jewelry.

Antiques by the Sea

– DECOR –
in the Castine Visitor Center
contact Jordan at 703.346.5085
to discuss items

Castine Town Dock, Sea Street / Castine, Maine
instagram

Featuring a wide range of decorative objects and furniture. Also showcases a stunning collection of table top accessories.

Castine Market

– MARKET –
12 Water Street / Castine, Maine
207.326.4818
website
instagram

Light groceries, coffee, a range of beer & wine, and general household supplies. Also offers takeout sandwiches to enjoy on the dock or to go.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SUNDAY, 06:00–19:00

Compass Rose Books

– BOOK + COFFEE SHOP –
3 Main Street / Castine, Maine
207.326.5034
website
instagram

A delightful bookshop, with a broad selection of reads as well as cards and gifts. Also houses the delicious coffee and treats of Ebee’s Sweets.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 09:00–16:00
SUNDAY, 09:00–14:00

FarmDrop

– ONLINE FARMERS MARKET –
website

An online farmers market featuring vegetables, proteins, breads, jellies, and more, taking orders through Monday evenings for pickup at Compass Rose on Main Street in Castine on Wednesday afternoons. Also offers gifts and festive specials.

 

Business Hours:
WEDNESDAY, 14:30–16:00

Gallery B.

– ART GALLERY –
opening for the 2025 season on 24 May
5 Main Street / Castine, Maine
213.839.0851
website
instagram

A curated selection of contemporary art, with a range of collections throughout the summer. Also features artists from our community in partnership with the Annex Arts Artist Residency Program

Julia Parish Jewelry

– JEWELRY –
7 Main Street / Castine, Maine
in the Adam Gallery
207.266.9621
website
instagram

Featuring bold and dazzling pieces from the creative designer Julia Parish. Also offers stunning belts.

Mary Margaret’s Mercantile and Analog Attic

– GIFT SHOP –
– RECORD STORE –

15 Main Street / Castine, Maine
207.326.5102
instagram

Featuring gifts, clothing, and a wonderful yarn collection. Also houses Analog Attic upstairs, a must–visit for any collector, with an eclectic mix of records, stereos, and photo equipment from the pre–digital era.

Tilth & Timber

– FARM –
165 Castine Road / Castine, Maine
website
instagram

A small–scale diversified farm devoted to producing wholesome food and handcrafted goods for our community. Also at the Blue Hill Farmers’ Market 9–11.30a on Saturdays (June–October).

Business Hours:
SATURDAY, 10:00–14:00

Windmill Hill Provisions

– GENERAL STORE –
5 Castine Road / Castine, Maine
207.326.0781
instagram

Features a delightful mix of ready food and groceries, from pot pies to produce to coffee, as well as a curated selection of beers, wines, and other drinks, with free tastings twice a month throughout the summer. Also offers a range of gifts, a mix of books, and a selection of household items for both maintenance and entertainment.

in Blue Hill

Blue Hill Books

– BOOKSHOP –
beautiful illustration by Stephanie Damplo Luke
26 Pleasant Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.5632
website
instagram

A community–based independent bookstore, offering a curated selection of books, magazines, and stationery. Also hosts authors for special events.

Blue Hill Co-op

– GROCERY –
70 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.2165
website
instagram

A community–owned grocery store, serving local & organic since 1974, with online shopping and curbside service available. Also features a cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 08:00–19:00
SUNDAY, 08:00–18:00

Cynthia Winings Gallery

– ART GALLERY –
24 Parker Point Road / Blue Hill, Maine
917.204.4001
website
instagram

Featuring dynamic art showcasing some of the freshest work being done in Maine, by both established and up-and-coming artists. Also houses an outdoor sculpture garden.

opens for the season May 25th

Fairwinds Florist

– FLOWERS –
5 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.5621
website

Beautiful arrangements for delivery. Also a lovely shop.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – FRIDAY, 10:00–17:00
SATURDAY, 10:00–13:00

Hammond Lumber Company

– HARDWARE STORE –
112 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.2814
website
instagram

Carries a full range of general hardware items, featuring Benjamin Moore paint and a great team. Also delivers next day directly to your home in Castine, with no order too small for the service.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – FRIDAY, 06:30–17:30
SATURDAY, 07:00–16:00

Hannaford

– SUPERMARKET + PHARMACY –
15 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
note that pharmacy hours are different than store hours, including opening at 8am; see website for details
website
instagram

The closest full grocery store to Castine, offering fresh produce, specialty Maine items, a broad organic selection, kind staff, and a range of household items. Also includes a pharmacy.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 07:00–21:00
SUNDAY, 07:00–20:00

Juniper

– BOUTIQUE –
27 Water Street, 1b / Blue Hill, Maine
website
instagram

A small shop located in the historic Pendleton House, featuring a collection of vintage, resale, and retail clothing and accessories. Also showcases a broad range of styles, from classic to modern, from preppy to boho, with treasures to be found for everyone.

Business Hours:
SATURDAY, 11:00–16:00

MAE

– BOUTIQUE –
48 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
in the cottage at Mainescape
207.374.2506
website
instagram

A stunningly curated collection of women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry, holistic skin care (including from the lovely and local Flora ex Machina), and specialty home items. Also features a staff ideally able to help you find a perfect gift or treat for yourself.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – FRIDAY, 10:00–17:00
SATURDAY, 10:00–16:00

Mainescape

– NURSERY + GARDEN SHOP –
48 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.2833
website
facebook

A comprehensive garden shop, with beautiful plants, seeds, tools, and other elements for the amateur and professional landscape artist. Also offers delicious pies and lovely Christmas greenery.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 09:00–17:00
SUNDAY, 09:00–15:00

Tangle Syx

– SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING + ALTERATIONS –
1 West Lane, Suite A / Blue Hill, Maine
next door to the Turnstyle Thrift Store
207.812.4684 (phone / text)
website

Natural fiber clothing & accessories, designed, cut and sewn in Maine. Also offers alterations and reimaginings for existing pieces.

no appointment needed during drop-off hours or for complimentary consultations
note that the hours shown below reflect the first shift of the day
shop is also open 4-6p Monday through Thursday

Business Hours:
MONDAY – THURSDAY, 10:00–12:00

The Meadow of Blue Hill

– GIFT SHOP –
140 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.3785
website
instagram

A perfect selection of both gifts as well as treats for your home and life, a delightful shop open year–round with a lovely view of Blue Hill Bay. Also features stunning custom floral arrangements.

Business Hours:
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–17:00

Walgreens

– STORE + PHARMACY –
17 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.3565
website
instagram

With early and late hours, this large and clean location features a broad range of necessity items. Also prints very nice photos, often for near–immediate pickup.
note that the pharmacy hours differ from business hours
pharmacy MONDAY – FRIDAY, 10a–6p
pharmacy closed 1.30–2p for lunch

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SUNDAY, 07:00–21:00

Working Loose

– CONCEPT SHOP + GALLERY –
49 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.812.0619
website
instagram

A concept shop and multidisciplinary gallery, with a collection of art, accessories, paper, clothing, jewelry, and more. Also hosts art installations and special events.
note that the shop is closed 1-2p each day for a dog walk

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 11:00–17:00

in Belfast

Belfast Farmers’ Market

– FARMERS’ MARKET –
Waterfall Arts
High Street / Belfast, Maine
website
instagram

A rich collection of local food sources. Also features a winter market, November through April, at 21 Schoodic Drive.

Please note that Belfast hosts two markets with different vendors. This market is the Friday market.

Business Hours:
FRIDAY, 09:00–13:00

epoch

– VINTAGE –
69 Main Street / Belfast, Maine
508.838.1130
instagram
facebook

A vintage lifestyle market with a focus on menswear. Also features great collections of home treasures.

Business Hours:
WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY, 10:00–16:00
FRIDAY, 10:00–17:00
SATURDAY, 10:00–18:00
SUNDAY, 11:00–16:00

Grump & Sunshine

– BOOKSHOP –
159 High Street / Belfast, Maine
207.323.9577
website
instagram

A charming romance bookshop in the heart of Belfast. Also offers studio time to photographers for shoots.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 10:00–17:00

Heavenly Yarns

– YARN SHOP –
133 High Street / Belfast, Maine
207.338.8388
website
instagram

A delightful yarn shop that carries a wide range of options, from cotton to cashmere, from popular favorites to artisan batches. Also offers a wonderful selection of buttons.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–17:00
SUNDAY, 11:00–16:00

Left Bank Books

– BOOKSHOP –
109 Church Street / Belfast, Maine
207.338.9009
website
instagram

With a belief that books are for everyone and featuring a wide assortment of titles, from classic literature to the newest graphic novels. Also celebrating 20 years as a locally owned bookshop.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – FRIDAY, 09:30–17:30
SATURDAY, 10:00–17:00
SUNDAY, 11:00–04:00

The Good Table

– CULINARY SHOP –
68 Main Street / Belfast, Maine
207.338.4880
website
instagram

A delightful independently owned and operated cook’s supply shop, featuring an impressive range of items both large and small, serving home cooks of all skill levels. Also features wonderful picnic items.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–17:00

United Farmers Market of Maine

– FARMERS MARKET –
18 Spring Street / Belfast, Maine
207.218.7005
website

A community hub operating indoors year-round, with prepared foods, artisans, and a dining area. Also features a game room for indoor play for all ages.

Please note that Belfast hosts two markets with different vendors. This market is the Saturday market.

Business Hours:
SATURDAY, 09:00–14:00

Vinolio

– OLIVES OILS AND WINES AND SPECIALTY PROVISIONS – 
74 Main Street / Belfast, Maine
207.338.8466
website
instagram

Luxurious oils and vinegars and so much more can be found in this warm and lovely shop. Also offers wine courses and dinners, a tasting room, and an array of delicious items for pickup.

Business Hours:
MONDAY, 11:00–16:00
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–17:30
SUNDAY, 11:00–16:00

and Beyond

Big Chicken Barn

– A BIT OF EVERYTHING –
1768 Bucksport Road / Ellsworth, Maine
207.667.7308
website

An ever-changing and diverse selection of intriguing items, displayed for unhurried and unhindered browsing, across more than 20,000 square feet. Also features antiques.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SUNDAY, 10:00–17:00

Pumpkin Patch Antiques and Dennis Raleigh Antiques & Folk Art

– ANTIQUES –
15 West Main Street / Searsport, Maine
207.805.4564
website
instagram

Authentic examples of quality folk art, American furniture, trade signs, game boards, weathervanes, silver jewelry, fine works of art, decoys, and hooked rugs. Also offers a wonderful assortment of decorative arts.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 09:30–17:00

Ronald Harte Antiques

– ANTIQUES –
The Old Firehouse / Deer Isle Maine
instagram

Offering a mix of pieces and finds, from different eras and countries, all part of a story. Also showcases stunning photography.

open by chance or arrangement for fall / winter

Rooster Brother

– CULINARY SHOP –
29 Main Street / Ellsworth, Maine
800.866.0054
website

Housed in a charming Victorian building, this shop features specialty cookware, linens, and beautiful things for the home. Also houses another floor of specialty food, wine, cheese and a coffee roasting operation.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 09:30–17:30

Surry Gardens

– NURSERY + GARDEN SHOP –
1248 Surry Rd., P.O. Box 145 / Surry, Maine
207.667.4493
website
facebook

A premier full service greenhouse and nursery company, carrying a huge selection of trees, perennials, fruit trees and shrubs, roses, vines, water plants, bedding plants, vegetable starts, and herbs. Also installs install all phases of a landscape from initial site grading and preparation, to plantings, walkways, walls, terraces, fences, and water features.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SUNDAY, 09:00–17:00

The Turtle Gallery

– ART GALLERY –
61 North Deer Isle Road / Deer Isle, Maine
207.348.9977
website
instagram

Featuring a range of work across media, with painters, sculptures, goldsmiths, printmakers, and more as part of the gallery. Also offers shipping.

opens for the season May 30th

Trove

– ARTISAN BOUTIQUE –
36 East Main Street / Searsport, Maine
207.548.4073
website
instagram

A locally owned artisan boutique and gift shop, featuring a carefully curated collection of one of a kind contemporary and functional handcrafted goods and original art. Also has online shopping with both shipping and pickup options.

Business Hours:
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–16:00

for Groceries

Belfast Farmers’ Market

– FARMERS’ MARKET –
Waterfall Arts
High Street / Belfast, Maine
website
instagram

A rich collection of local food sources. Also features a winter market, November through April, at 21 Schoodic Drive.

Please note that Belfast hosts two markets with different vendors. This market is the Friday market.

Business Hours:
FRIDAY, 09:00–13:00

Blue Hill Co-op

– GROCERY –
70 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.2165
website
instagram

A community–owned grocery store, serving local & organic since 1974, with online shopping and curbside service available. Also features a cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 08:00–19:00
SUNDAY, 08:00–18:00

Castine Market

– MARKET –
12 Water Street / Castine, Maine
207.326.4818
website
instagram

Light groceries, coffee, a range of beer & wine, and general household supplies. Also offers takeout sandwiches to enjoy on the dock or to go.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SUNDAY, 06:00–19:00

FarmDrop

– ONLINE FARMERS MARKET –
website

An online farmers market featuring vegetables, proteins, breads, jellies, and more, taking orders through Monday evenings for pickup at Compass Rose on Main Street in Castine on Wednesday afternoons. Also offers gifts and festive specials.

 

Business Hours:
WEDNESDAY, 14:30–16:00

Hannaford

– SUPERMARKET + PHARMACY –
15 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
note that pharmacy hours are different than store hours, including opening at 8am; see website for details
website
instagram

The closest full grocery store to Castine, offering fresh produce, specialty Maine items, a broad organic selection, kind staff, and a range of household items. Also includes a pharmacy.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 07:00–21:00
SUNDAY, 07:00–20:00

Tilth & Timber

– FARM –
165 Castine Road / Castine, Maine
website
instagram

A small–scale diversified farm devoted to producing wholesome food and handcrafted goods for our community. Also at the Blue Hill Farmers’ Market 9–11.30a on Saturdays (June–October).

Business Hours:
SATURDAY, 10:00–14:00

United Farmers Market of Maine

– FARMERS MARKET –
18 Spring Street / Belfast, Maine
207.218.7005
website

A community hub operating indoors year-round, with prepared foods, artisans, and a dining area. Also features a game room for indoor play for all ages.

Please note that Belfast hosts two markets with different vendors. This market is the Saturday market.

Business Hours:
SATURDAY, 09:00–14:00

Vinolio

– OLIVES OILS AND WINES AND SPECIALTY PROVISIONS – 
74 Main Street / Belfast, Maine
207.338.8466
website
instagram

Luxurious oils and vinegars and so much more can be found in this warm and lovely shop. Also offers wine courses and dinners, a tasting room, and an array of delicious items for pickup.

Business Hours:
MONDAY, 11:00–16:00
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–17:30
SUNDAY, 11:00–16:00

Windmill Hill Provisions

– GENERAL STORE –
5 Castine Road / Castine, Maine
207.326.0781
instagram

Features a delightful mix of ready food and groceries, from pot pies to produce to coffee, as well as a curated selection of beers, wines, and other drinks, with free tastings twice a month throughout the summer. Also offers a range of gifts, a mix of books, and a selection of household items for both maintenance and entertainment.

for Clothing + Jewelry

Big Chicken Barn

– A BIT OF EVERYTHING –
1768 Bucksport Road / Ellsworth, Maine
207.667.7308
website

An ever-changing and diverse selection of intriguing items, displayed for unhurried and unhindered browsing, across more than 20,000 square feet. Also features antiques.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SUNDAY, 10:00–17:00

epoch

– VINTAGE –
69 Main Street / Belfast, Maine
508.838.1130
instagram
facebook

A vintage lifestyle market with a focus on menswear. Also features great collections of home treasures.

Business Hours:
WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY, 10:00–16:00
FRIDAY, 10:00–17:00
SATURDAY, 10:00–18:00
SUNDAY, 11:00–16:00

Julia Parish Jewelry

– JEWELRY –
7 Main Street / Castine, Maine
in the Adam Gallery
207.266.9621
website
instagram

Featuring bold and dazzling pieces from the creative designer Julia Parish. Also offers stunning belts.

Juniper

– BOUTIQUE –
27 Water Street, 1b / Blue Hill, Maine
website
instagram

A small shop located in the historic Pendleton House, featuring a collection of vintage, resale, and retail clothing and accessories. Also showcases a broad range of styles, from classic to modern, from preppy to boho, with treasures to be found for everyone.

Business Hours:
SATURDAY, 11:00–16:00

MAE

– BOUTIQUE –
48 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
in the cottage at Mainescape
207.374.2506
website
instagram

A stunningly curated collection of women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry, holistic skin care (including from the lovely and local Flora ex Machina), and specialty home items. Also features a staff ideally able to help you find a perfect gift or treat for yourself.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – FRIDAY, 10:00–17:00
SATURDAY, 10:00–16:00

Mary Margaret’s Mercantile and Analog Attic

– GIFT SHOP –
– RECORD STORE –

15 Main Street / Castine, Maine
207.326.5102
instagram

Featuring gifts, clothing, and a wonderful yarn collection. Also houses Analog Attic upstairs, a must–visit for any collector, with an eclectic mix of records, stereos, and photo equipment from the pre–digital era.

Tangle Syx

– SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING + ALTERATIONS –
1 West Lane, Suite A / Blue Hill, Maine
next door to the Turnstyle Thrift Store
207.812.4684 (phone / text)
website

Natural fiber clothing & accessories, designed, cut and sewn in Maine. Also offers alterations and reimaginings for existing pieces.

no appointment needed during drop-off hours or for complimentary consultations
note that the hours shown below reflect the first shift of the day
shop is also open 4-6p Monday through Thursday

Business Hours:
MONDAY – THURSDAY, 10:00–12:00

The Meadow of Blue Hill

– GIFT SHOP –
140 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.3785
website
instagram

A perfect selection of both gifts as well as treats for your home and life, a delightful shop open year–round with a lovely view of Blue Hill Bay. Also features stunning custom floral arrangements.

Business Hours:
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–17:00

Working Loose

– CONCEPT SHOP + GALLERY –
49 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.812.0619
website
instagram

A concept shop and multidisciplinary gallery, with a collection of art, accessories, paper, clothing, jewelry, and more. Also hosts art installations and special events.
note that the shop is closed 1-2p each day for a dog walk

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 11:00–17:00

for Books + Art + Home

Adam Gallery

 ART GALLERY –
7 Main Street / Castine, Maine
207.266.9621
website
instagram

Featuring the paintings of Joshua Adam and Susan Parish Adam (as shown in the image above, painting owned by website author). Also the home of Julia Parish Jewelry.

Big Chicken Barn

– A BIT OF EVERYTHING –
1768 Bucksport Road / Ellsworth, Maine
207.667.7308
website

An ever-changing and diverse selection of intriguing items, displayed for unhurried and unhindered browsing, across more than 20,000 square feet. Also features antiques.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SUNDAY, 10:00–17:00

Blue Hill Books

– BOOKSHOP –
beautiful illustration by Stephanie Damplo Luke
26 Pleasant Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.5632
website
instagram

A community–based independent bookstore, offering a curated selection of books, magazines, and stationery. Also hosts authors for special events.

Compass Rose Books

– BOOK + COFFEE SHOP –
3 Main Street / Castine, Maine
207.326.5034
website
instagram

A delightful bookshop, with a broad selection of reads as well as cards and gifts. Also houses the delicious coffee and treats of Ebee’s Sweets.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 09:00–16:00
SUNDAY, 09:00–14:00

Cynthia Winings Gallery

– ART GALLERY –
24 Parker Point Road / Blue Hill, Maine
917.204.4001
website
instagram

Featuring dynamic art showcasing some of the freshest work being done in Maine, by both established and up-and-coming artists. Also houses an outdoor sculpture garden.

opens for the season May 25th

epoch

– VINTAGE –
69 Main Street / Belfast, Maine
508.838.1130
instagram
facebook

A vintage lifestyle market with a focus on menswear. Also features great collections of home treasures.

Business Hours:
WEDNESDAY – THURSDAY, 10:00–16:00
FRIDAY, 10:00–17:00
SATURDAY, 10:00–18:00
SUNDAY, 11:00–16:00

Fairwinds Florist

– FLOWERS –
5 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.5621
website

Beautiful arrangements for delivery. Also a lovely shop.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – FRIDAY, 10:00–17:00
SATURDAY, 10:00–13:00

Grump & Sunshine

– BOOKSHOP –
159 High Street / Belfast, Maine
207.323.9577
website
instagram

A charming romance bookshop in the heart of Belfast. Also offers studio time to photographers for shoots.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 10:00–17:00

Heavenly Yarns

– YARN SHOP –
133 High Street / Belfast, Maine
207.338.8388
website
instagram

A delightful yarn shop that carries a wide range of options, from cotton to cashmere, from popular favorites to artisan batches. Also offers a wonderful selection of buttons.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–17:00
SUNDAY, 11:00–16:00

Left Bank Books

– BOOKSHOP –
109 Church Street / Belfast, Maine
207.338.9009
website
instagram

With a belief that books are for everyone and featuring a wide assortment of titles, from classic literature to the newest graphic novels. Also celebrating 20 years as a locally owned bookshop.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – FRIDAY, 09:30–17:30
SATURDAY, 10:00–17:00
SUNDAY, 11:00–04:00

MAE

– BOUTIQUE –
48 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
in the cottage at Mainescape
207.374.2506
website
instagram

A stunningly curated collection of women’s clothing, accessories, jewelry, holistic skin care (including from the lovely and local Flora ex Machina), and specialty home items. Also features a staff ideally able to help you find a perfect gift or treat for yourself.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – FRIDAY, 10:00–17:00
SATURDAY, 10:00–16:00

Mary Margaret’s Mercantile and Analog Attic

– GIFT SHOP –
– RECORD STORE –

15 Main Street / Castine, Maine
207.326.5102
instagram

Featuring gifts, clothing, and a wonderful yarn collection. Also houses Analog Attic upstairs, a must–visit for any collector, with an eclectic mix of records, stereos, and photo equipment from the pre–digital era.

Pumpkin Patch Antiques and Dennis Raleigh Antiques & Folk Art

– ANTIQUES –
15 West Main Street / Searsport, Maine
207.805.4564
website
instagram

Authentic examples of quality folk art, American furniture, trade signs, game boards, weathervanes, silver jewelry, fine works of art, decoys, and hooked rugs. Also offers a wonderful assortment of decorative arts.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 09:30–17:00

Ronald Harte Antiques

– ANTIQUES –
The Old Firehouse / Deer Isle Maine
instagram

Offering a mix of pieces and finds, from different eras and countries, all part of a story. Also showcases stunning photography.

open by chance or arrangement for fall / winter

Rooster Brother

– CULINARY SHOP –
29 Main Street / Ellsworth, Maine
800.866.0054
website

Housed in a charming Victorian building, this shop features specialty cookware, linens, and beautiful things for the home. Also houses another floor of specialty food, wine, cheese and a coffee roasting operation.

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 09:30–17:30

The Good Table

– CULINARY SHOP –
68 Main Street / Belfast, Maine
207.338.4880
website
instagram

A delightful independently owned and operated cook’s supply shop, featuring an impressive range of items both large and small, serving home cooks of all skill levels. Also features wonderful picnic items.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–17:00

The Meadow of Blue Hill

– GIFT SHOP –
140 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.3785
website
instagram

A perfect selection of both gifts as well as treats for your home and life, a delightful shop open year–round with a lovely view of Blue Hill Bay. Also features stunning custom floral arrangements.

Business Hours:
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–17:00

The Turtle Gallery

– ART GALLERY –
61 North Deer Isle Road / Deer Isle, Maine
207.348.9977
website
instagram

Featuring a range of work across media, with painters, sculptures, goldsmiths, printmakers, and more as part of the gallery. Also offers shipping.

opens for the season May 30th

Trove

– ARTISAN BOUTIQUE –
36 East Main Street / Searsport, Maine
207.548.4073
website
instagram

A locally owned artisan boutique and gift shop, featuring a carefully curated collection of one of a kind contemporary and functional handcrafted goods and original art. Also has online shopping with both shipping and pickup options.

Business Hours:
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–16:00

United Farmers Market of Maine

– FARMERS MARKET –
18 Spring Street / Belfast, Maine
207.218.7005
website

A community hub operating indoors year-round, with prepared foods, artisans, and a dining area. Also features a game room for indoor play for all ages.

Please note that Belfast hosts two markets with different vendors. This market is the Saturday market.

Business Hours:
SATURDAY, 09:00–14:00

Working Loose

– CONCEPT SHOP + GALLERY –
49 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.812.0619
website
instagram

A concept shop and multidisciplinary gallery, with a collection of art, accessories, paper, clothing, jewelry, and more. Also hosts art installations and special events.
note that the shop is closed 1-2p each day for a dog walk

Business Hours:
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 11:00–17:00

for Necessities

Castine Market

– MARKET –
12 Water Street / Castine, Maine
207.326.4818
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Light groceries, coffee, a range of beer & wine, and general household supplies. Also offers takeout sandwiches to enjoy on the dock or to go.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SUNDAY, 06:00–19:00

Hammond Lumber Company

– HARDWARE STORE –
112 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.2814
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Carries a full range of general hardware items, featuring Benjamin Moore paint and a great team. Also delivers next day directly to your home in Castine, with no order too small for the service.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – FRIDAY, 06:30–17:30
SATURDAY, 07:00–16:00

Hannaford

– SUPERMARKET + PHARMACY –
15 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
note that pharmacy hours are different than store hours, including opening at 8am; see website for details
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The closest full grocery store to Castine, offering fresh produce, specialty Maine items, a broad organic selection, kind staff, and a range of household items. Also includes a pharmacy.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 07:00–21:00
SUNDAY, 07:00–20:00

Walgreens

– STORE + PHARMACY –
17 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.3565
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With early and late hours, this large and clean location features a broad range of necessity items. Also prints very nice photos, often for near–immediate pickup.
note that the pharmacy hours differ from business hours
pharmacy MONDAY – FRIDAY, 10a–6p
pharmacy closed 1.30–2p for lunch

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SUNDAY, 07:00–21:00

Windmill Hill Provisions

– GENERAL STORE –
5 Castine Road / Castine, Maine
207.326.0781
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Features a delightful mix of ready food and groceries, from pot pies to produce to coffee, as well as a curated selection of beers, wines, and other drinks, with free tastings twice a month throughout the summer. Also offers a range of gifts, a mix of books, and a selection of household items for both maintenance and entertainment.

for the Garden

Hammond Lumber Company

– HARDWARE STORE –
112 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.2814
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Carries a full range of general hardware items, featuring Benjamin Moore paint and a great team. Also delivers next day directly to your home in Castine, with no order too small for the service.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – FRIDAY, 06:30–17:30
SATURDAY, 07:00–16:00

Mainescape

– NURSERY + GARDEN SHOP –
48 South Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.2833
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A comprehensive garden shop, with beautiful plants, seeds, tools, and other elements for the amateur and professional landscape artist. Also offers delicious pies and lovely Christmas greenery.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 09:00–17:00
SUNDAY, 09:00–15:00

Surry Gardens

– NURSERY + GARDEN SHOP –
1248 Surry Rd., P.O. Box 145 / Surry, Maine
207.667.4493
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A premier full service greenhouse and nursery company, carrying a huge selection of trees, perennials, fruit trees and shrubs, roses, vines, water plants, bedding plants, vegetable starts, and herbs. Also installs install all phases of a landscape from initial site grading and preparation, to plantings, walkways, walls, terraces, fences, and water features.

Business Hours:
MONDAY – SUNDAY, 09:00–17:00