The Art of Returning
Ritual & Remedy
A restorative retreat on Little Sebago Lake invites guests to step away from daily demands and reconnect with their truest self.
Halo is more than a retreat—it’s an invitation to come home to yourself.
Although we are just 30 minutes from bustling Portland on the shores of Little Sebago Lake, Halo feels a world away.
The Captivating World of Cig Harvey
Photography
Maine-based photographer Cig Harvey is interested in the connection between life and death, the experience of living. The passing of time and the natural surroundings of her rural home have made her alert to the magic in the mundane.
Driving Scout to school this morning, the maples were dropping their pollen, and it was as if the sun had shattered onto the dark tarmac.
Fall for Wolf Cove
Worth The Drive
A century-old lakeside retreat enters a new chapter, where timeless Maine hospitality meets a fresh generation of innkeeping.
Autumn arrives quietly on Tripp Lake.
The first hints of crimson and gold appear along the shoreline. Morning mist drifts across the water. A loon calls from somewhere beyond the dock as the surrounding forest begins its annual transformation into one of Maine’s most spectacular displays of fall color.
A Lesson from the Forest
Ritual & Remedy
A pine branch and the case for paying attention
I am lucky to live next to the Falmouth Nature Preserve, which I can access at the end of my street. I often go there to walk my dog and exercise and escape my inbox, Zoom meetings, phone calls, PowerPoints, and everything else that comes with working from home.
Fashion Statement
Get the Glow
Shopping vintage and consignment is equal parts style, sustainability, and the joy of the hunt
Mainers have a style that speaks for itself. But how do they find unique and standout fashion items? In an age defined by the consumption of fast fashion, locals find alternative ways to stay stylish while upholding their commitments to sustainability.
The Dog Lover’s Guide to Hiking Maine
Unleashed
Favorite trails for every size and breed
Dogs, like people, come in all shapes, sizes, and levels of athletic ability. My dog, Romy, has experienced every stage of doghood in her six years of life: a clumsy ball of energy as a tiny puppy dog; a tireless mountain conquering athlete in her teenage years; and now a 130-pound elephant seal who considers a lumbering lap around the block a full day’s workout.
The Essence of Fall & Winter
GET THE GLOW
2026 Beauty Trends
The beauty trends for Fall & Winter 2026 celebrate authenticity, creativity, and conscious living. It’s a season where natural radiance meets bold experimentation, where sustainability intertwines with luxury, and where every woman is encouraged to embrace her unique beauty.
Foraging 201
Root & Bloom
Permission to go wild and get weird with what you eat
The conversations in foraging circles are never-ending—and occasionally heated or confusing. How do you harvest “sustainably,” and what’s the “right” amount of any wild species to gather from any particular patch?
Fall Festivals & Gatherings
worth the drive
Fall is such a pretty season in Maine, with so much going on all over the state. Hop in the car and explore what Maine has to offer.
The New Maine Boating Lifestyle
Mrs. West Approved
Life on the water without the hassle of ownership
I grew up in land-locked Maine. The iconic coast, beaches, and all their magnificent charms were a distant, vague concept. But after 20 years of globetrotting, I am lucky to now call Portland home. I am reminded daily that access to Casco Bay and the surrounding coastline is truly a luxurious gift that keeps on giving year-round.
Beyond the Backyard Grill
Make Yourself at Home
Outdoor kitchens have evolved into fully equipped living spaces, bringing gourmet cooking and effortless entertaining outside
The backyard bbq is a deeply rooted American tradition that centers around casual get-togethers and enjoying classic staples like burgers and hot dogs.
A Season by the Sea
Make Yourself At Home
How summer on the coast shapes Cumberland County’s real estate market
Along the coast of Cumberland County, summer is in full stride. Casco Bay catches the early light as sailboats trace familiar paths across the horizon, hydrangeas spill over garden walls in Cape Elizabeth, and beach days in Scarborough stretch long into warm, salt-tinged evenings.
A Bird in Hand
Root & Bloom
Avian Haven rescues Maine’s baby birds
Here’s the myth that we hear each spring: “If you touch a baby bird, the parents won't accept it.” This is false.
If a nestling is near the nest and uninjured, returning it is often the right call.
What Maine Means to Me
What Maine Means to Me
In the words of John McArthur
It was 1985. She wanted to see a moose. Moose are rare in Massachusetts, where my wife, Reva, and I lived. Maine, we had heard, has moose. So we made a reservation at The Rangeley Inn, packed our hik
A Story from Stones
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME
From glacial remnants to hand-built boundaries, New England’s stone walls trace centuries of labor, livelihood, and lasting beauty.
Travel through New England and you’ll inevitably see a stone wall. Through each state, there are immeasurable lengths set along the landscape in varying states of stature.
Access All Areas
Photography
Photographing musicians, on and off stage
In an unexpected corner of Midcoast Maine—far from the industry centers of New York and Los Angeles—a group of photographers gathers each October for something rare: direct access to the inner world of music photography, guided by two of its most seasoned practitioners.
The Radical Power of Singing Together
arts & culture
How courage and laughter can strengthen community
The tattooed woman took another swig of beer and fiddled with her pencil. The grandma giggled. The pre-teens mouthed lyrics to each other with the authority of true believers. A low hum buzzed around the steel brewing tanks—was that fermentation, or singing?
Both, as it turned out.
Southern Roots Grow in Maine
feast & toast
Summer recipes by a fifth-generation chicken keeper
Moving to Maine ten years ago from Virginia necessitated my re-learning how to garden in a cold climate where there could be snow on the ground six months of the year.
A Year at the Nubble
Cape Neddick’s Nubble Lighthouse is one of the most famous lighthouses in Maine and is well preserved, thanks to its keeper for whom each task is a labor of love.
The lighthouse wakes up. Canadian Geese circle and sometimes land. I keep my fingers crossed that they keep moving. A nesting pair means six weeks of being chased and hissed at while I try to work.
The Self Says, I Am
literature
Poetry by Melissa Crowe
Say I’m clover and Queen Anne’s
lace, devil’s paintbrush and lupine.
I’m a yard of junked cars, each
with its corona of broken glass