Sunday June 5, 2011 - 12 Noon - 4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Bar Harbor Bed and Breakfast Association, This event is now in it's 12th Year and provides a fund raising opportunity for local Mount Desert Island Non Profit Organizations. Over the past 11 years, we have raised approx. $14,000 for these groups.
Join Bar Harbor's Innkeepers for tea, and tour some of these historic properties. Explore the inns and meet your hosts. Proceeds this year benefit Arthur Russell Strings.
For more information or advanced tickets, contact Jane Holland, Aysgarth Station at 207-288-9655 or email innkeeper@aysgarth.com.
As part of the fund-raising efforts, our association organizes a gourmet dinner to raise additional funds for the charity.
More information about the British Empire Dinner on Saturday June 4th.
NEW for 2011 - We are hosting a fundraising concert by the Arthur Russell Strings on Thursday June 23rd at Mira Monte Inn as part of the 2011 Legacy of the Arts Week.
More information about the Chamber Music in the Parlor on Thursday June 23, 2011 from 3pm to 5pm
Many of Bar Harbor's Innkeepers will open their homes to you. Take this opportunity to view our historic homes and businesses. Learn about the history of these beautiful buildings and gardens, meet the Innkeepers and try some new tea flavors!
Tour Tickets: $15.00 - Adults, $10.00 Children
For Advance Information contact
207-288-9655
Tickets will be available at the Acadia Welcome Center at 1201 Bar Harbor Road in Trenton, just before the bridge onto Mount Desert Island or at participating inns.
Tour Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase raffle ticket for prizes ranging from a free nights stay at a Bar Harbor Bed & Breakfast, restaurant meals, and a locally crafted art piece, with all proceeds to benefit Arthur Russell Strings summer music program. Raffle winners will be announced at the June 23rd Chamber Music in the Parlor concert at historic Mira Monte Inn in Bar Harbor. (Winner does not need to be present at the drawing)
The cost of a ticket is only $15 for adults and includes a souvenir program and Bar Harbor Tea Company discount certificate with entry to all properties. Some of the Inns will be offering overnight packages so that you can also experience the hospitality these unique accommodations offer.