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.
Coming out of Hibernation
Spring has finally arrived and it was quite a long winter here in Maine. I spent most of that time hibernating in our living quarters and watching the world go by from my window perch. But now the sun is out, temperatures are rising and I am enjoying hanging out on...
Anticipating Spring… Despite the snow outside
Despite the snow outside, Amy has been busy decorating with some signs of Spring. This is the time of year for a little green to brighten up the common rooms and turn our thoughts to the impending Spring.
The Glorious Winter
I love winter! Granted I have lots of hair to keep me warm when it is cold outside but there are a lot of other great things about this wonderful season. Now that it is January you can already notice that the days are growing longer. The skies at sunset are spectacular and I like to watch the sun slowly set and the sky turn pink from my seat on the patio. The blue sky and sunshine (which is in abundance here in Maine in the winter) shine brighter than ever and even if it is only in the teens it still makes for a beautiful day.
My Christmas Pictures
Please check out my Christmas pictures - I posted them to our B&B Facebook page.
Honey Cake Recipe
Amy has quite a few request for the Honey Cake recipe after she posted some pictures of her holiday baking so I thought I would send it along since she is still busy with last minute Christmas details and getting ready for guests. Honey Cake 3 C flour 3 t baking...
Merry Christmas
It is that time of year again; the holidays are here and everyone is busy at the B&B. My job is to keep Tille from eating ornaments off the tree and pulling the greens out of pots out on the patio. She is a high energy puppy but, on the plus side, she has me up,...
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