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This Labor Day Weekend, bid farewell to the lazy days of summer and welcome in the most exciting time of year in Maine with a weekend getaway at our legendary coastal escape. Soak up the last long days with extra time by the pool with our ice-cold cocktails and sweet treats, and follow with unique wine tasting experiences, fine-dining dinners and more.

  • August 30 - September 2

Friday, August 30

  • Learn to Sail – Venture to the sea to learn how to sail with custom sailing lessons. Open to all levels of sailors, build your sailing skills with an expert crew on the Maine coast.

  • 3-4PM | Partake in the Farm to Cocktail Class at the Barn Bar – Learn the recipes, skills and secrets to making drinks with flair.

  • 5:30-9PM | Dinner in White Barn Inn Restaurant – Join us in our iconic barn for an indulgent fine-dining dinner at our AAA Five Diamond, Forbes Five Star restaurant, showcasing incredible ingredients sourced through specially cultivated relationships with the farmers, fishermen and foragers of coastal Maine.

  • S’Mores by the Fire Pit – Enjoy crisp New England evenings by the inn’s bonfire with loved ones. Indulge in a tipple and homemade s’mores by the fire as you unwind from a magic-filled day on the coast.

Saturday, August 31

  • 9AM | Nature Walk – Start your day in Kennebunk with a brisk morning walk, where you can venture to our neighboring woods or explore the winding banks of the scenic Kennebunk River. Take in the fresh air while learning around the local area, its history, traditions and more.

  • Sail the Kennebunk Coast – Embark on a sailing adventure on the Maine coastline and enjoy an amazing private charter journey with friends and family. Journey on the coastline with this sail as you see the longest beach in Maine, watch lobstermen work and enjoy the sunshine. At the end of the day, time your sail with a sunset cruise.

  • Take an Inside Look at a Maine Lighthouse – Journey on the Maine coast on a 40’ sailboat on your own private tour of the beautifully restored Wood Island Lighthouse and Keepers House, one of the only lighthouses in Maine that invites guests inside for a behind-the-scenes look.

  • Indulge in a Spa Treatment – Indulge in heavenly pampering and feel stress and tension melt away with treatments designed to rebalance, rejuvenate and revitalize. Enjoy raindrop therapy based on Native American wellness traditions, an age defying facial that incorporates a high frequency oscillating electrical current treatment, and Thai Yoga massage that combines gentle stretching, passive yoga, and acupressure.

Sunday, September 1

  • Maine Lobstering Adventure – Enjoy an unforgettable excursion on the waters of Saco Bay while local Maine Fisherman, Captain Shawn, guides you through the daily routines of a Maine Lobsterman. You will experience first hand the lobster fishing industry and its sustainable future in Maine.

  • Enjoy an Afternoon Antiquing – Uncover the best antiques, vintage finds, and fresh coastal bites for a truly local experience in Maine from the curated mini field guide to Kennebunk, made by Jackie Greeney, tastemaker and owner of local shop SEACRAFT.

  • Relax with our Milk and Honey Ritual – Experience a local honey and salt exfoliation prior to relaxing in our milk-filled soaking tub. Once in a state of blissful harmony, enjoy a hot Kennebunk River Stone Massage with raindrops of Manuka essential oil applied by your highly skilled massage therapist.

  • Dinner in Little Barn – After a day exploring Kennebunk or simply relaxing by the water, taste the flavorful and approachable dishes at Little Barn that capture the essence of coastal Maine.

  • S’Mores by the Fire Pit – Enjoy crisp New England evenings by the inn’s bonfire with loved ones. Indulge in a tipple and homemade s’mores by the fire as you unwind from a magic-filled day on the coast.

Monday, September 2

  • 5PM | Ringing of the Bell – 5PM marks the start of dinnertime at White Barn, which we celebrate with the ringing of our barn bell, carrying on a tradition from the 1800s when the Inn was a boarding house.

  • Surf Lessons – Try your hand at surfing with an instructor at Gooch’s Beach. Meet your surfing pro at the beach and learn the basics: balancing on the board, jumping up to position, and how to stand to catch that perfect wave.

  • Buzz for a Buzz – Open our Antique Wooden Clock located next to the Front Desk and press the buzzer to order our bartender’s special seasonal cocktail, delivered to you to enjoy fireside in our Living Room.

  • Yoga Sessions – Journey to Way to Be Wellness and Yoga in town and experience a dynamic blend of strength training and yoga classes that will focus you mentally and condition you physically.

  • Spin on the Coast – Join us at Maine Revolution and partake in an indoor cycling class that leaves you feeling empowered, strong and centered.

  • S’Mores by the Fire Pit – Enjoy crisp New England evenings by the inn’s bonfire with loved ones. Indulge in a tipple and homemade s’mores by the fire as you unwind from a magic-filled day on the coast.

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