Local Picks & Regional Favorites
Swimming
At Nurture Through Nature
Follow brook (by sauna) and marked trail... about 20-minute hike up to “Emerald Pool”.
Beaver Pond
3.5 miles, Denmark, ME (swim to island)
Walker’s Falls
7 miles, Saco River, Denmark, ME
Weston’s Beach
8.8 miles, Saco River, Fryeburg, ME
Kezar Pond
5 miles, Fryeburg, ME (swimming and fishing)
Highland Park
12 miles, Bridgton, ME (good for children and has playground)
Woods Pond
13 miles, Bridgton, ME (good for children and has playground)
Off-Site Adventures & Local Art
Magic Lantern Movie Theater
Bridgton, Maine
Locally owned, elegant, state-of-the-art movie theater.
www.magiclanternmovies.com
Pleasant Mountain Ski
Bridgton, Maine
Located only 4 miles from Nurture Through Nature on our shared Pleasant Mountain.
www.pleasantmountain.com
Loon Echo Land Trust
Loon Echo Land Trust conserves over 5,000 acres of land in the mountains and lakes region of Western Maine for the benefit of the public. They have made Pleasant Mountain a focal area of conservation, the same mountain our retreat land rests on.
www.loonecholandtrust.org
Stone Mountain Art Center
Brownfield, Maine
A unique timber frame venue for the performing arts in Brownfield, Maine.
www.stonemountainartscenter.com
Fryeburg Academy ~ Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center
Fryeburg, Maine
Located just 6 miles from Nurture Through Nature Retreat Center, offering live music, film, and theater of international caliber.
www.fryeburgacademy.org
The Rufus Porter Museum and Cultural Heritage Center
Bridgton, Maine
Strives to preserve and enhance western Maine and New England heritage for current and future generations.
www.rufusportermuseum.org
Gallery 302, Maine Artists
Bridgton, Maine
An artists’ cooperative featuring the work of artists and artisans working in a wide variety of media.
www.gallery302.com
Denmark Art Center
Our local art center for theater, music and live performances.
www.denmarkarts.org
Food and Drink
Beth’s Kitchen Café
Bridgton, Maine
A local cafe where you can be surrounded by good food and friends. Great baked goods, sandwiches, quiches, and soups.
www.bethskitchencafe.com
Depot St Tap House
Bridgton, Maine
Sweet owner and space. Service is warm. A nice addition to Bridgton!
https://www.facebook.com/DepotStreetTapHouse
302 West Smokehouse and Tavern
Fryeburg, Maine
Family-owned and operated, serving all natural, local ingredients. Fun atmosphere, great service.
www.302west.com
D’s Pizza
Fryeburg, Maine
Family-owned. Excellent flavor, and relaxed atmosphere.
www.dspizza.com
Saco River Brewing Company
Fryeburg, Maine
Good water crafts good beer! A local favorite for some of the best locally crafted beer around.
www.sacoriverbrewing.com/
Oxford House Gourmet Restaurant and Pub
Fryeburg, Maine
A dining destination featuring a 50-seat gourmet restaurant and granite-walled pub. Amazing food in an elegant and quaint atmosphere. Reservations are highly recommended.
www.oxfordhouseinn.com
Krista’s Restaurant
Cornish, Maine
Can’t go wrong at Krista’s! Located about 25 minutes from Nurture Through Nature.
www.kristasrestaurant.com
White Mountain Cider Co. Restaurant
Bartlett, NH,
If you are out and about hiking or shopping in nearby North Conway, this is an excellent place to end your day.
www.whitemountaincider.com
Spice and Grain Natural Foods
Fryeburg, Maine
Our closest health food store with local produce, baked goods, great coffee, free wifi and a sweet atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.
Spiceandgrain.vpweb.com
Weston’s Farm
Fryeburg, Maine
Sustainable agriculture since 1799! Our favorite 3 season farm stand with organic, fresh produce, baked goods, maple syrup, local cheeses, meats, wine, gifts, and more. We love Weston’s! Only 6 miles from Nurture Through Nature.
www.westonsfarm.com
Shopping
Reny’s Department Store
Bridgton, Maine
A Maine Adventure, Bridgton, Maine, offers a unique shopping experience for quality items at discount pricing.
www.renys.com
Bridgton Books
Bridgton Books is a lovely hometown bookstore with something for everyone at affordable prices.
207-647-2122