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.
For the History Buff
Mark and Amy went out exploring a bit yesterday and it got me to thinking about all the great history in this area of Maine. Yes, there are all the great stories of shipbuilding in Bath and you can explore that part of the area’s history at the Maine Maritime Museum.
Why They Visit
We get asked a lot why someone would visit during Maine’s Mud Season – that season between the pristine snows of winter and the blooming of spring. Yes, we are pretty muddy right now.
Thinking (and Dreaming) of Spring
Despite a couple of "warm" days - I think it hit 50 degrees, Lupi and I are still dreaming of Spring's arrival. We look forward to lazy days outside laying in the sunshine and watching the world go by from our spot behind the garden gate. There are some signs of...
It Is Not Your Grandma’s House
We get a lot of guests who are first time "B&Ber's" and they are often surprised at the style of our B&B and the amenities available to them during their stay. No, when you stay with us it is not like staying at your grandmother's house. Yes, the house is old...
Wicked Quiet Season – Not So Much!
We have been talking about our Wicked Quiet Season Rates quite a bit and they really are terrific - either $100 or $120 per night. But just because we call them Wicked Quiet Season Rates does not mean all is quiet in Bath during the months this special runs. Bath is a...
Looking Forward
Hello - Tille here and this is my first blog! Lupi has passed the responsibility on to me so he has a bit more time to relax and store up energy for our most important job - greeting guests and looking cute. So I have been struggling on what to write about but with...
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.
Contact Us
Benjamin F. Packard House
Bed & Breakfast
45 Pearl Street, Bath, ME 04530
866-361-6004 | 207-443-6004