Wander over to take in the picture-perfect sheds and storage spaces.
Photo Credit : Aimee Tucker
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Planning a trip to the southern Maine coast? Make time for a visit to a garden that’s one of the most magical places in the state: Snug Harbor Farm in Kennebunk.
Snug Harbor Farm in Kennebunk, Maine, is a gardener’s (and photographer’s) paradise. Photo Credit : Aimee Tucker
Why Snug Harbor Farm is One of the Most Magical Places in Maine
“Driving along Route 9 in Kennebunk, you almost pass Snug Harbor Farm before you catch an intriguing glimpse of an outbuilding or pony grazing and a little bit of magic occurs.”
This passage from the Snug Harbor Farm website is pretty much spot-on. Pull over to browse the perennials, and you’ll soon discover this is no ordinary country garden center, but rather a garden wonderland complete with five greenhouses, a nursery, a barn, pastures, growing fields, a colorful shop, and resident animals that include poodles, ponies, and peacocks.
Here’s a look at my June 2017 visit to Snug Harbor Farm.
First, stop to check out the Snug Harbor Farm ponies, chilling in their very own pasture. Photo Credit : Aimee TuckerThen, admire the many colorful blooms and lush greenery for sale in the front yard. Photo Credit : Aimee Tucker
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After admiring the ponies and plants, head into the shop to browse for unique gifts and gardening accessories. Photo Credit : Aimee TuckerI spent a solid 15 minutes just taking it all in and resisting the urge to fill my basket with goodies. Photo Credit : Aimee TuckerI also tried to resist the urge to take 100 photos. As you might guess, I failed. Photo Credit : Aimee TuckerWander around back and you’ll really begin to take in the full Snug Harbor Farm experience. Photo Credit : Aimee TuckerThe animal experience includes a peacock, a bunny rabbit hopping freely, roaming poodles, and these two beauties. Photo Credit : Aimee TuckerWander over to take in the picture-perfect barn, sheds, and other storage spaces. Photo Credit : Aimee TuckerSay hello to the ducks and Canada geese. Note: they may not want to say hello to you. Don’t take it personally. Go back to those speckled chickens. Photo Credit : Aimee TuckerThen, do a little plant-shopping. Snug Habor Farm has five greenhouses in all. Photo Credit : Aimee TuckerYou’ll likely consider purchasing something from every single one. Photo Credit : Aimee TuckerUntil finally, it’s time to hit the road. Photo Credit : Aimee Tucker
If you ever find yourself in or near Kennebunk, Maine, I can guarantee that adding a stop at Snug Harbor Farm (open daily from 9 to 5) will be one of the most delightful parts of your day.
Snug Harbor Farm. 87 Western Ave. 207-967-2414; snugharborfarm.comThis post was first published in 2017 and has been updated.
As Digital Editor of New England.com, Aimee writes, manages, and promotes content for NewEngland.com and its social media channels. Before this role, she served as assistant, then associate, editor for Yankee Magazine and YankeeMagazine.com, where she was nominated for a City and Regional Magazine Association award for Best Blog. A lifelong New Englander, Aimee loves history, the New Hampshire seacoast, and a good Massachusetts South Shore bar pizza.