Month: October 2012

Santa Stays at James Place Inn Bed & Breakfast in Freeport

…and he rides at Midnight for Moonlight Madness!  Santa is said to stay at James Place Inn in Freeport (in fact, he lives here).  Come join Santa for all of the fun to kick off Moonlight Madness and the official Holiday shopping season.  It all starts Thursday, November 22nd at midnight here in Freeport.  Santa… Read more »

Spa Knit and Spin Conference in Freeport, Maine

As the weather turns cooler, I think about returning to my knitting projects that have been sitting idle all summer.  Knitting brings thoughts of getting together with friends and the groups we have been fortunate enough to host here at James Place Inn Bed and Breakfast for this fun-filled event held for the past few… Read more »

Veterans Day

Veterans Day is just around the corner.  We are proud to say that we will be celebrating our fourth annual Veterans Day B&B for Vets here at James Place Inn.  This is a great celebration and a small way many Inns, Bed and Breakfasts, restaurants, and others say “Thank You” to our service men and… Read more »

Amtrak Downeaster Begins Service to Freeport November 1st!

Go car-free, avoid the traffic, and take the train.  The Downeaster begins its daily schedule running from Boston to Freeport (and on up to Brunswick) starting November 1st.    Trains are such a great way to travel; save gas, tolls, be environmentally friendly, read a good book, get some work done…relax!  Book your ticket now to… Read more »

Great Exhibit of Winslow Homer

The Portland Museum of Art is featuring an amazing exhibit of 38 works by Winslow Homer.  Recently opened, and runnign through December 30th, the museum exhibition focuses on the 27 years Homer spent on Prout’s Neck (just south of Portland).  His studio there, also open to the public for viewing, has views of the rocks and… Read more »