4th Annual Food and Wine Cycling Get Together in Camden! June 18 - 21, 2020
March 2020
Hello Friends!
We hope all of you are well during these uncertain times. With COVID-19 and the corona virus directly impacting our friends, as well as each and everyone of our lives, Lisa and I wanted to reach out to all of you to touch base, discuss our group rides for this year, but really primarily to say WE CANNOT WAIT TO GET TOGETHER AS SOON AS WE HAVE THIS BEHIND US TO CELEBRATE OUR FANTASTIC FRIENDSHIP!!!
Although the corona virus has certainly impacted our “fun” we are still in the planning mode! We have been working on Camden because if the weekend is socially responsible, then we want to be able to get together with everyone to celebrate life, laugh, smile and hug! So, Camden details are right here and in the newsletter that we have sent out.
Just like previous years, we’ll have destination rides and destination dinners.
This year for Friday night we will be at Primo in Rockland. For all you serious foodies, this is not to be missed. Melisa Kelly’s restaurant is considered on of the top 20 in the country and a favorite of Lisa and I’s (and Sue and Pat, really anyone who has been!) https://www.primorestaurant.com/
Current info: To make communication easier- especially if there are last minute changes due to weather- all information will be posted on www.foodandwinecylingtours.com and look for updates here.
Overview
Thursday June 18:
A. Lodging
C. Bring: Details for what to bring each day are listed by the day. A few of the main items are: Lawn chair for happy hours, Appetizers to share Friday and Saturday. BYOB for Happy Hours. Cooler. See the Packing List at end of this Newsletter.
D. Resource: The Market Basket http://themarketbasket.me/ in Rockport is a gourmet bakery, deli and wine store in case you don’t have time before the weekend to prepare appetizers or pick up wine etc.
Thursday, June 18: Windjammer Cruise from Camden Harbor for early arrivals. Dinner on own. Gather at Rhumb Line.
Windjammer Cruise 6:30 to 8:30 PM we are going on a Sunset Windjammer Cruise out of Camden Harbor. We are sailing on the Appledore 2. If you would like to go then visit the website and make a reservation online. Cost is $44.95 per person if you book online. The cruises are already booking up so we suggest booking asap if you want to go! The boat is not private to our group.
Hors d'oeuvres are included and served on board. There is a cash bar.
Note to the Campers:
The campground is Camden Hills State Park. 280 Belfast Rd in Camden. We have a group site which is on the ocean side of the park.
When you arrive, please first check in at the main entrance on the other side of the road. They will have your name on the list for the Food and Wine Cyclists. They will give you a placard for your car and let you know which site we are in. Come on over to the other side of the road and get your tent set up.
I will have pre paid for everyone. You can just reimburse me during the weekend. Cost is ~$35 per person for the group site Thursday night through Monday morning (all 4 nights, not each night! What a bargain in Camden for lodging!)
Hello Friends!
We hope all of you are well during these uncertain times. With COVID-19 and the corona virus directly impacting our friends, as well as each and everyone of our lives, Lisa and I wanted to reach out to all of you to touch base, discuss our group rides for this year, but really primarily to say WE CANNOT WAIT TO GET TOGETHER AS SOON AS WE HAVE THIS BEHIND US TO CELEBRATE OUR FANTASTIC FRIENDSHIP!!!
Although the corona virus has certainly impacted our “fun” we are still in the planning mode! We have been working on Camden because if the weekend is socially responsible, then we want to be able to get together with everyone to celebrate life, laugh, smile and hug! So, Camden details are right here and in the newsletter that we have sent out.
Just like previous years, we’ll have destination rides and destination dinners.
This year for Friday night we will be at Primo in Rockland. For all you serious foodies, this is not to be missed. Melisa Kelly’s restaurant is considered on of the top 20 in the country and a favorite of Lisa and I’s (and Sue and Pat, really anyone who has been!) https://www.primorestaurant.com/
Current info: To make communication easier- especially if there are last minute changes due to weather- all information will be posted on www.foodandwinecylingtours.com and look for updates here.
Overview
Thursday June 18:
- Arrival day with sunset Windjamer cruise on Camden Harbor from ~ 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Details in the newsletter & below. Do not book this yet, but we want you aware of the specifics
- Dinner: Our typical meeting spot at Rhumbline on the water. This is an informal get together
- Riding: we’ll cruise along the mid coast. Ride details will come out in April/May but expect about 30 – 40 miles
- Happy Hour: TBD, but this could be walking around the incredible gardens at Primo
- Dinner: Primo in Rockland
- Riding: Full day ride starting after breakfast around 9:30 or so. Destination TBD, but expect a full day out on our bikes
- Happy Hour: Laite Beach in Camden
- Dinner: Harthstone in Camden
- Riding: 9:30 - ~ 1:00 pmride out of Camden
- Afternoon: we’ll have a potluck lunch at the Pavillion @ Camden Hills State Park
A. Lodging
- Once again we have reserved a Camden Hills State Park group camping site: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/trail_activities/camden_trail_conditions.shtml
- Group camping will be the same as previous years and the cost will depend on how many camp. Typically the cost is about 35 for the entire weekend (Thurs/Fri/Sat night). Let us know if you plan on camping with us!
- Inns & B&B’s: If you prefer an Inn or B&B please make this reservation on your own. Some of the favorites are
- https://www.whitehallmaine.com/
- https://www.hartstoneinn.com/
- https://www.norumbegainn.com/
C. Bring: Details for what to bring each day are listed by the day. A few of the main items are: Lawn chair for happy hours, Appetizers to share Friday and Saturday. BYOB for Happy Hours. Cooler. See the Packing List at end of this Newsletter.
D. Resource: The Market Basket http://themarketbasket.me/ in Rockport is a gourmet bakery, deli and wine store in case you don’t have time before the weekend to prepare appetizers or pick up wine etc.
Thursday, June 18: Windjammer Cruise from Camden Harbor for early arrivals. Dinner on own. Gather at Rhumb Line.
Windjammer Cruise 6:30 to 8:30 PM we are going on a Sunset Windjammer Cruise out of Camden Harbor. We are sailing on the Appledore 2. If you would like to go then visit the website and make a reservation online. Cost is $44.95 per person if you book online. The cruises are already booking up so we suggest booking asap if you want to go! The boat is not private to our group.
- Visit www.appledore2.com
- Select Camden from the top menu
- On this page you will find directions to parking and lots of info in the FAQs.
- On this same page click on Camden Windjammer Sunset Sail -Book Online
- From this page click Book Online and Save. (ignore that it says July thru October)
- Calendar comes up. Click on June 20th at 6:30 and book your tickets!
Hors d'oeuvres are included and served on board. There is a cash bar.
Note to the Campers:
The campground is Camden Hills State Park. 280 Belfast Rd in Camden. We have a group site which is on the ocean side of the park.
When you arrive, please first check in at the main entrance on the other side of the road. They will have your name on the list for the Food and Wine Cyclists. They will give you a placard for your car and let you know which site we are in. Come on over to the other side of the road and get your tent set up.
I will have pre paid for everyone. You can just reimburse me during the weekend. Cost is ~$35 per person for the group site Thursday night through Monday morning (all 4 nights, not each night! What a bargain in Camden for lodging!)
