Vintners Bill and Jeanne Johnson will host you at their winery in Owls Head. Guests will be treated to special tastings, including samples of some of Breakwater Vineyards' newest releases. Since acquiring the former equestrian center in 2007, the Johnsons have planted over 3,000 vines, which include nine varieties of grapes. The wines are aged in either stainless or oak barrels depending on the desired fermentation style. Guests will savor wine and appetizer pairings as they overlook Rockland Harbor and the Camden Hills. Another star attraction: the vineyard’s “ambassador” goats.

Hosts: Bill and Jeanne Johnson
Limited to 20 participants

Boat building has been a significant feature of the Thomaston waterfront for more than 150 years. For more than a century, graceful Alden Malabar schooners and sturdy Friendship sloops “slid down the ways” in Thomaston, “the town that went to sea.” In the late 1970’s Lyman-Morse opened it doors on the St. George River and quickly earned a reputation for building exceptional customized sailing and motor yachts. Come see what boat building is like today. You will tour the eco-friendly “green” facility of Lyman-Morse to learn more about how modern techniques, together with traditional boat building skills, produce these beautiful yachts. Then, enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres on the bank of the St. George River.

Hosts: Cabot and Heidi Lyman
Limited to 30 participants.

Oyster River Winegrowers’ Brian Smith and Uproot Pie Company’s Jessica Shepard combine their talents to present a unique dining experience. Brian and Allie Smith purchased their 57- acre Warren farm in 2007 and planted their first grapevines in 2008. As their own vines mature, they are creating wines from grape varieties sourced from across the country. The Smiths are producing a dry, aromatic Reisling, a Merlot and a Petite Sirah plus two house blends. Jessica Shepard’s Uproot Pie Co. has become a major hit at the local farmers markets. Using her mobile, wood fired oven she produces an exceptional variety of artisan pizzas and flat breads. Join us in the barn’s tasting room for a selection of Oyster River’s latest estate bottled wines along with hors d’oeuvres and a scrumptious dinner from Uproot Pie.

Hosts: Brian Smith (Oyster River Winegrowers); Jessica Shepard (Uproot Pie Co.); Tim and Jessica Rhys
Limited to 26 participants.

A Stellar Star Party will jettison you on a guided tour of the solar system, including the Milky Way, constellations and planets. Using four large telescopes at his Port Clyde home, Fieldstone Castle, artist/astronomer Greg Mort will lead you on your night-sky mission. A lifelong student of the stars, Greg currently serves on the board of the Lowell Observatory and has combined his vocation and avocation as a commissioned NASA artist since 1983. The countdown will begin at sundown with Cosmic Cocktails and Heavenly Hors d’oeuvres. Upon touchdown your flight crew will serve coffee, cocoa and Nadine Mort's sumptuous Binary-star Blueberry Pies and Comet Cookies.

Hosts: Greg and Nadine Mort
Limited to 16 participants.

The Clark Island Wildlife Refuge, a 50-acre habitat restoration and preservation site, is adjacent to Leonard Greenhalgh’s home. Over a 25-year span, Len has transformed the long abandoned granite quarry into diverse habitats that complement efforts to preserve the Long Cove and Weskeag River ecosystems. This project shows how private landowners can create a lasting legacy of preserved habitat. Surrounding Len’s house, a half-mile of stone walls encompasses more than 50 flower beds, which will be in full bloom for this event. The Georges River Land Trust featured these gardens on their Gardens in the Watershed tour in 2009. In addition to the tour, Alex Mas of The Nature Conservancy will discuss Maine’s Natural Resources Conservation Program. The event will include wine and a catered dinner.

Host: Dr. Leonard Greenhalgh
Limited to 20 participants.

Share a summer’s evening of Celtic fiddle music with GRLT founding member Tom Judge and Susan Groce, two of the finest fiddlers in the mid-coast area. While listening to the music, enjoy refreshments provided by Rob and Margot Kelley at their lovely seaside home in Port Clyde.

Hosts: Rob and Margot Kelley
Limited to 20 participants.

Spend an evening savoring local wines and a grilled salmon dinner at the beautiful Port Clyde home of John and Jane Rasmussen. Begin the evening on the shore enjoying a selection of wines from Oyster River Winegrowers, while at the same time taking in the view that includes Hay Ledge, The Brothers, Mosquito and Monhegan Islands. While partygoers are enjoying the ambience of the evening on the rocky shore, John is preparing a Scottish salmon to be accompanied by Jane’s renowned dill sauce. The meal is rounded out with local produce and a scrumptious fruit pie.

Hosts: John and Jane Rasmussen
Limited to 10 participants.

Experience ocean and island habitats on a guided kayak tour from Port Clyde Kayaks. On the 2 ½ hour Porpoise Tour you will likely see seals, porpoises, osprey and maybe even a bald eagle. Shore birds and migratory birds abound. The tour leaves from our waterfront shop in the quaint village of Port Clyde. Marshall Point, one of Maine’s most photographed lighthouses, is a short paddle from our launch site. Heading away from the harbor, the tour will skirt the shoreline towards tranquil Deep Cove. There might even be a landing on a nearby island. At the end of the paddle, there will be light refreshments served on the deck overlooking the harbor. This tour is appropriate for beginners and experienced kayakers alike. Please arrive thirty minutes early for instruction before the tour. Children 12 years and above are welcome.

Host: Port Clyde Kayaks
Limited to 18 participants.

See the St. George River watershed from a different point of view. Alvin Chase will lead bikers on a loop tour encompassing about 100 country miles. The trip will cover territory between Port Clyde and the headwaters of the St. George River at Lake St. George in Liberty. Pass properties preserved and protected by the Georges River Land Trust such as the conserved Paulsen Farm and Riverview Hayfields. Motorcyclists will meet at the Warren Community School on Route 131 in Warren and the trip will end at Alvin’s 1784 farmhouse in Warren for appropriate refreshments.

Host: Alvin Chase
Unlimited number of participants.

Although founded in 1881, today the fifth generation of the Robbins family is managing one of the most modern sawmills in the United States. Sawing eastern white pine logs from all over Maine, the mill is making grading decisions aided by lasers and computers. The lumber is also trimmed and sorted by computers. Wood-waste fired boilers provide the steam to dry the lumber. At this mill some of the best white pine products in the country are produced. Up to ninety different molding patterns are cut at speeds up to 600 feet per minute. Owner Jim Robbins will lead the tour. After the tour, Jim and his wife Ann will entertain you at their nearby home with the history of their family. There you will enjoy beverages, including wine and beer, and appetizers. Robbins Lumber received the Maine Department of Conservation Austin H. Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award in 2011.

Hosts: Jim and Ann Robbins
Limited to 30 participants.

Ever wonder how a network “calls" the winner just as voting ends? Then here's your chance to go backstage at the ABC News Decision Desk. Clark University emeritus professor of government John Blydenburgh of Tenants Harbor will be at that desk on Election Night 2012. He has four decades of experience in tracking polls, exit polls and other data leading to Projected Winner “calls” for Congress, the White House and Governors’ mansions. John has been validating results since Nixon turned back the challenge from McGovern. Before airing, the Decision Desk projections are passed to Election Night’s live-coverage producer. Robert Siegenthaler of Port Clyde held that post for five national elections in his role as Executive Producer of Special Events for ABC News. Now retired, he still knows a thing or two about hanging-'chads', gadget-graphics and a viewer's 'systems overload'. Both men will welcome your questions.

This unusual event will take place at the Rackliff Island home of Mary Ann Carey. Located high over Seal Harbor, this home was featured in the March 2010 issue of Maine Home and Design magazine. Enjoy wine and a delectable array of food following the presentation.

Host: Mary Ann Carey
Presenters: John Blydenburgh and Robert Siegenthaler
Limited to 36 participants.

Gremlins and goblins and witches on brooms;
You are invited to party under the moon!
It’s the Weisert’s Halloween Party that will be such a fright,
Dancing, dinner and music this night!
Come dressed as yourself, OR a witch or a ghost,
Prizes for best costumes given by Host!!
Tricks & treats to name just a few;
Near Hyler Cove Cemetery…… Oh… what a view!!!

Hosts: Karin and Bob Weisert
Limited to 30 participants.

Hark!! Come caroling in Thomaston. Carl Danielson and Carolyn Whitaker will host a caroling party at their restored Main Street home, which will be decorated for the holidays. Tony Antolini, Artistic Director of Down East Singers, will lead the group. After caroling through the neighborhoods of this nineteenth-century town, the revelers will return to this Greek Revival home, which was built for a sea captain in 1852. There they will enjoy mugs of soup and other holiday cheer.

Hosts: Carl Danielson and Carolyn Whitaker
Limited to 20 participants.