Portland & Casco Bay

Please note travel time from Portland to Freeport is approximately 20 minutes. 

1. Morning

   Portland's East End is the place to find great textiles and more. Begin your day with a cup of locally brewed coffee at Coffee by Design and while you're at it, grab a treat at Two Fat Cats Bakery.

2. Shopping and Learning in Portland's East End

   Sign up for a class or two in this Portland studio for felting, spinning, and weaving. Portland Fiber Gallery and Weaving Studio. Participate in one of the many exciting day-long classes in Portland. Knitwit Yarn Shop.

3. Visit Z Fabrics, a precious little fabric shop.

4. Inspired by Maine’s natural landscape, check out an internationally known rug designer’s showroom.

   Angela Adams

   Angela Adams Designer Video

5. Noon

   For local flavors, eat lunch at DuckFat or pack a picnic from Rosemont Market and Bakery and head to Freeport.

6. Afternoon

   Enjoy a leisurely walk at Wolf’s Neck Farm in Freeport.

7. Day's End

   Take a tour of Cold River Vodka on Route 1 in Freeport, made from Maine grown potatoes!