SHOP, for Books + Art + Home
Big Chicken Barn
– A BIT OF EVERYTHING –
1768 Bucksport Road / Ellsworth, Maine
207.667.7308
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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
MONDAY – SUNDAY, 10:00–17:00
Blue Hill Books
Compass Rose Books
Cynthia Winings Gallery
epoch
Fairwinds Florist
– FLOWERS –
5 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.5621
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Beautiful arrangements for delivery. Also a lovely shop.
Business Hours:
TUESDAY – FRIDAY, 10:00–17:00
SATURDAY, 10:00–13:00
TUESDAY – FRIDAY, 10:00–17:00
SATURDAY, 10:00–13:00
Grump & Sunshine
Heavenly Yarns
– YARN SHOP –
133 High Street / Belfast, Maine
207.338.8388
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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
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–17:00
SUNDAY, 11:00–16:00
Left Bank Books
– BOOKSHOP –
109 Church Street / Belfast, Maine
207.338.9009
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
TUESDAY – SUNDAY, 09:30–17:00
Ronald Harte Antiques
– ANTIQUES –
The Old Firehouse / Deer Isle Maine
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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
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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
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 09:30–17:30
The Good Table
– CULINARY SHOP –
68 Main Street / Belfast, Maine
207.338.4880
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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
MONDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–17:00
The Meadow of Blue Hill
– GIFT SHOP –
140 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.374.3785
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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
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–17:00
The Turtle Gallery
Trove
– ARTISAN BOUTIQUE –
36 East Main Street / Searsport, Maine
207.548.4073
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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
WEDNESDAY – SATURDAY, 10:00–16:00
United Farmers Market of Maine
– FARMERS MARKET –
18 Spring Street / Belfast, Maine
207.218.7005
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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
SATURDAY, 09:00–14:00
Working Loose
– CONCEPT SHOP + GALLERY –
49 Main Street / Blue Hill, Maine
207.812.0619
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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
TUESDAY – SATURDAY, 11:00–17:00