Year Round
“Extraordinary Epicurean Experiences”
These special food related tours are available only by advance reservation and offered year-round (or nearly so).
Federal Jack's is the Home of "Shipyard Ale"
Spend an afternoon learning how world-class ales are made.
Package Details
- Tour
- Beer Sampler
- Choice of Appetizer
- Gift bag of Souvenir items
- The cost is $25 per individual or $40 per couple. Guests may select their appetizer from the menu. This adventure is available year-round, daily from 3-5pm, with 24 hour notice. Participants must be 21+ years old and ID's will be required of guests that appear to be under 30 years old. Federal Jack's Brew Pub and Brewery is located within walking distance to the inn.
Spend an afternoon on a self-guided tour of Maine's beautiful South Coast visiting lighthouses. See the following lighthouses:
- Nubble Light (York)
- Goat Island (Cape Porpoise)
- Two Lights (Cape Elizabeth)
- Portland Head Light (South Portland)
Package Details
- The cost is $99 per couple which includes taxes plus
- Picnic Lunch (2 Lobster Rolls, Clam Chowder, Chips, Chocolate Chip Cookies)
- Bottle of Wine (from CLM “Picnic Selection”)
- Bottled water or soda
- Deluxe Wicker Picnic Basket (Including Napkins, Utensils, Corkscrew, Wine Glasses)
- 4 Color Picture Book: "Maine Lighthouses"
- Explicit Driving Instructions
- Plan to spend most of an afternoon on this tour.
- Note: non seafood picnics are available on request.
Picnic Details: You picnic will include your choice of 2 salads or 2 sandwiches, 2 small bags of chips, 2 cookies and 2 non-alcoholic beverages of your choice (bottled water, juice or soda) and a bottle of wine from the Captain Lord Mansion “Picnic Selection”.
"Seasonal Selections"
These tours are available on a seasonal basis and only by advance reservation.
Within walking distance of The Captain Lord Mansion
See traditional English fudge being made! Roly's proper, creamy, crumbly, textured fudge is handcrafted every day on stone slabs using only natural ingredients.
Roly's also features Palazzolo's Artisan Gelato, a recent listing on Oprah's "O" List.
The cost of $24 per couple includes:
- inside scoop on fudge making from the Fudgemeister (Mike!)
- participate in making a batch of fudge
- ½ pound of fudge to go - flavor of their choice
- This tour is for two and must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance.
A one and a half hour scenic cruise on lobster boat Rugosa
Leave from The Nonantum Resort, a short walk from the inn.
See Maine's rocky coast, Pumpkin Island's harbor seals, beautiful "summer cottages " and the Bush compound
See a demonstration of lobster harvesting.
Also, includes a "Lobster Shore Dinner" at President Bush's (41) favorite seafood restaurant, Mabel's Lobster Claw.
Package Details:
The total package price for this "Seasonal Selection" is $149 per couple and includes all taxes and gratuities. This activity is available from Memorial Day (late May) to Columbus Day (early Oct), weather permitting and requires a 24 hour advance reservation. Both the Scenic Cruise and Mabel's Lobster Claw Restaurant are within walking distance of the inn.
Dinner includes (2 salads, 2 one and a quarter lb. lobsters, one 1&1/2 lbs of steamed clams, boiled potatoes, 2 cups of chowder and blueberry pie for dessert. Includes tax and gratuity.)
See maple syrup being made in an authentic Shaker Barn at Gile's Family Farm in Alfred
Enjoy their famous apple crisp with maple syrup topping.
Private tours are available most days in March, weather depending.
Alfred is about a 30 minute drive from Kennebunkport. 24 hour advance reservations are required for tours.
Package Details:
The total package price for this "Seasonal Selection" which includes the private tour and dessert topped with maple syrup is $25.00 per couple.
Other "Fun For Foodies" Vacations in New England
After your Captain Lord Mansion "Fun for Foodies" Vacation, you'll be glad to know that there are 6 participating Select Registry inns in New England offering similar "Fun for Foodies" regional culinary experiences and exceptional accommodations. Each participating inn will stamp your "Fun for Foodies" Trail Map along the way. Guests who visit at least three inns receive a free insulated wine bag, while those who visit all six will get a Select Registry gift certificate for $150 to use at any Select Registry inn. To learn more, please visit www.selectregistry.com/funforfoodies/