Blog
Welcome to our blog about the Benjamin F Packard House Bed and Breakfast, and notes about what’s going on in the Bath, Maine area.
Baked Oatmeal Recipe
This recipe makes a single serving. You can double it but bake as 2 separate servings. ½ C old-fashioned oats ¼ C Greek yogurt ½ t vanilla extract pinch of salt 1 T honey or maple syrup 1 t cinnamon ¼ C milk You can also add 1 - 2 T nut butter of your choice...
Closing for the Season
This year was our 15th anniversary - July 1st marked the day 15 years ago we open the doors of our B&B. Never could we have imagined this past season being what it was. There have been ups and downs with bookings over the years but never a total drop off of...
Weekend Brunch
It is Memorial Day Weekend - a long weekend for a lot of us and another weekend at home. So let's do something special to perk ourselves up and plan a nice weekend brunch - you have three days to schedule it! Amy and Mark love brunch - that perfect meal that combines...
Quarantine Update
I thought I would take some time during this quarantine to update everyone on what is happening here at the B&B - how we are spending our days while we wait for the time when guests can return. Of course, for Picco and myself, life remains much the same but for...
So Many Options – Make Sure You Get It Right
I know there are a ton of lodging options out there for you to choose from when you are planning your next vacation. Of course, I am an advocate for the local Bed and Breakfast but I understand it is not for everybody. Just quickly though I want to point out its...
Vacationing in Bath Like a Local
Hopefully everyone is in the midst of planning a summer getaway and hopefully, your getaway brings you to Bath Maine! We are always looking for ways to help our guests have the best experience possible and this article, How to Vacation Like a Local, Even When You're a...
About Benjamin F. Packard
Benjamin F. Packard was a successful and well known shipwright and was a partner in Goss, Sawyer & Packard, one of the most successful ship-building companies in the world during the late nineteenth century. Packard was a junior partner in the firm. He became quite prominent in Bath and was one of the founders of Bath Savings Institution. The bank still uses a picture featuring the ship named after Packard on their logo.
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Benjamin F. Packard House
Bed & Breakfast
45 Pearl Street, Bath, ME 04530
866-361-6004 | 207-443-6004
