There are many choices of inns, B&Bs, motels and hotels near Inspired Gatherings. Although we hesitate to recommend any one in particular because people's preferences differ, here are a few that are near us and seem quite popular.
Prices change according to the season and depend on whether it's the weekend or weekday. Below are listed the peak or near-peak season rates (subject to change without notice). Maine has a 7% state tax for rooms.
LOCAL INNS & RESORTS
The English Meadows Inn is a 7 minute WALK from us with prices ranging from $126 to $386 per night. http://www.englishmeadowsinn.com
The Kingsport Inn is just a 5-7 minute WALK from us with prices ranging from $89 to $229 per night. http://www.kingsportinn.com
The Nonantum Resort is only a 5-7 minute DRIVE from us (a 20-25 minute WALK) with prices ranging from $99 per night (for non-water view rooms) to $449 (for family suites) per night. http://www.nonantumresort.com/index.htm
The Kennebunkport Inn is a 12-15 minute WALK or 3 minute DRIVE from us with prices ranging from $109 (for a single room) to $439 (for a family suite) per night. http://www.kennebunkportinn.com/index.html
The Captain Fairfield Bed & Breakfast is a 5-7 minute DRIVE (or 20-25 minute walk) from us with prices ranging from $156 to $381 per night. http://www.captainfairfield.com
The Cape Arundel Inn is a 8-12 minute DRIVE from us with prices ranging from $130 to $395 per night. http://www.capearundelinn.com
The Rhumb Line Resort is a 12 minute DRIVE from us with prices ranging from $119 to $189 per night. http://www.rhumblinemaine.com
LOCAL MOTELS
The Fontenay Terrace Motel is just a 6-8 minute DRIVE (or a 20-25 minute WALK) from us with prices ranging from $110 to $175 per night. http://www.fontenaymotel.com
The Kennebunk Gallery Motel and Cottages are a 12-14 minute DRIVE from us with prices ranging from $55 (for a single motel room) to $154 (for a two-bedroom cottage) per night. http://www.kennebunkcottages.com
The Cape Porpoise Motel in Cape Porpoise (a village of Kennebunkport) is a 12-14 minute DRIVE from us with prices ranging from $89 to $150 per night. http://www.capeporpoisemotel.com
Local Eating Establishments Near Inspired Gatherings:
There are many choices of restaurants near Inspired Gatherings. Although we hesitate to recommend any one in particular because people's preferences differ, here are a few that are near us and seem quite popular.
On The Marsh Bistro is just down the street from us on Route 9 (Western Ave) and offers a quiet upscale atmosphere with entrees ranging from $18 to $27. http://onthemarsh.com
Grissini Italian Bistro is a 1-2 minute WALK from us (right next-door) and is casually upscale with entrees ranging from $21 to $30 with $15 pizzas, too. There's a pub area downstairs for more casual dining at less expensive prices. http://www.restaurantgrissini.com
Allison's Restaurant is a popular year-round restaurant only a 2-3 minute DRIVE or a 10-15 minute WALK from us. It's great for family dining offering reasonably priced entrees of wide variety from $8 to $21. http://www.alissons.com
Federal Jack's Restaurant and Brew Pub is another year-round favorite with reasonably priced entrees of wide variety priced from $8 to $23. It's located right on the water (a beautiful view of the marina) and only a 1-2 minute DRIVE or a 10-12 minute WALK from us. http://www.federaljacks.com
Arundel Wharf Restaurant is located right on the water, too (across the river from Federal Jack's) and a popular place to drink in the view while having a cocktail on the deck or enjoying entrees ranging from $10 to $30. It's about a 5-7 minute DRIVE from us. http://www.arundelwharf.com
Hurricane Restaurant is a casually upscale restaurant only a 2-3 minute DRIVE or a 10-15 minute WALK from us. It's entrees range from $11 to $22, or you can get baked stuffed Maine lobster for $45. http://www.hurricanerestaurant.com
Mekhong Thai Restaurant is in the same building as us with very reasonably priced entrees ranging from $10 to $17. Since we have an employee at Inspired Gatherings with a deadly peanut allergy, however, so we ask that you please wash your hands thoroughly before entering the seminar space if you eat there. The oil from the restaurant's many peanut sauces carry and transfer easily. http://www.mekhongthai.com/kennebunk.htm
H.B. Provisions is a convenience store, coffee shop, wine store, deli, breakfast place and sandwich shop with reasonable prices. It's just a 5-7 minute WALK from us (across from the Kingsport Inn). http://www.hbprovisions.com
Market Day store and sandwich shop offers sandwiches, salads, and frozen entrees, if you have a kitchenette where you're staying. It's only a 2-3 minute DRIVE or 12-15 minute WALK from us. http://www.marketdayme.com