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Accommodation Suggestions for the Common Ground Country Fair





The following list includes a wide range of accommodation options for vendors, volunteers and fairgoers. Neither MOFGA nor the Common Ground Country Fair assumes any responsibility for reservations, accommodations or overall experiences at any of the below-listed establishments. Any business relationship established between any vendor, exhibitor, volunteer or fairgoer, and any proprietor of any below-listed establishment is done so independently of MOFGA and the Common Ground Country Fair.

All phone numbers have a 207 area code unless otherwise indicated.

 
Camping Within a Few Miles of MOFGA's Common Ground Education Center
(listed in order of distance away from MOFGA)

  • 4-Seasons Ranch. 1 camp and camping available. 926 Detroit Rd, Troy, Marge & Charlie Baker, 948-5223, npzrock@yahoo.com
  • BCCRT farm/campus/nature retreat in Thorndike, 3 min. from fair grounds. Camping, pasture for horses and other large animals available upon request. Visitors are welcome to participate in farm chores (milking, feeding, gardening, construction etc.) if they are looking to have a farm experience. Reservations requested. Martina Eichhorn and Bruce Walker, 207-568-3139 or e-mail: bcctrust@uninets.net
  • Camp/Cottage on Unity Pond. 3 miles from the Fair located on Horseback Road on Unity Pond. Sleeps up to 10 people. Call 207-453-0940 or 207-314-1218 or email at lingeob@msn.com
  • Diversity Farm. Tent camping with shower & bathroom facilities available on a farm. Bob Perol, 948-3740
  • Daily cottage rentals off Unity Pond. Walking distance to Downtown Unity and within 3 miles to MOFGA. Sleeps up to 5. 3-night minimum. Within 3 miles of MOFGA. Call 207-465-5602. Chuck Penney
  • Home with Land in Unity. On Route 202 in Unity, 562 Albion Rd. Campsites for primitive camping and self-contained campers. Contact: Jolene Tupper at 948-3263
  • Friends Camp offers affordable overnight lodging/tenting with breakfast and dinner. The camp address is 729 Lakeview Drive (Route 202) South China, Maine. Friends Camp is 19 miles from the Common Ground Fair. You can make reservations starting on August 1St. In August call 207-445-2361 and in September call 207-873-3499 or e-mail director@friendscamp.org www.friendscamp.org/common_ground_fair_lodging.htmloffers
  • Yurt Rental in Montville, 7 miles from Fair. Queen size bed with accommodations for additional guests. Contact Kim or Glen 382-6034; kim.widmer@gmail.com. Or visit www.gooseridgeyurts.com (This accommodations is full for the 2011 fair).
  • Large cottage can sleep up to 5 people with extra sleeping bunks in the carriage house. Convenient to fairgrounds off Rt. 220. http://wilderness cabin.org Call Kay or Hurley for reservations at 631-1023.
  • Green Valley Campground. Vassalboro 923-3000 - www.grnvly.com or www.greenvalleycampground.us
  • Summer home, approx. 3 miles from MOFGA on Lake Winnecook (Unity pond). Has 2 bedrooms (1 queen and 1 double bed), kitchen, living room, bath, and screened porch that overlooks the lake. Non Smoking and no pets. soarrc@uninets.net or 745-2932
  • RV site with patio, electricity, and water hookup. Located approx. 3 miles from MOFGA on Lake Winnecook (Unity pond). soarrc@uninets.net or 745-2932

Pet Kennels
 
  • Wildwind Kennels and Guide Service - 1368 Webb Road, Knox (5 miles from MOFGA) Kennel 568-3575 or Cellphone 322-6236, www.wildwindkennels.com

Accommodations in Waldo County & the Midcoast Area
For additional help, call the Belfast Area Chamber of Commerce at 207-338-5900

 
  • Belfast (approximately 25 minutes east from the Fairgrounds)
  • Admiral's Ocean Inn - Rt 1, Belfast- 338-4260 – www.admiralsoceaninn.com
  • Alden House B&B - Belfast - 877-337-8151; 338-2151 - www.thealdenhouse.com
  • Belfast Harbor Inn - Belfast - 800-545-8576; 338-2740 - www.belfastharborinn.com
  • Belhaven Inn - Belfast - 338-5435 - www.belhaveninn.com
  • Comfort Inn - Belfast - 338-2090 – www.comfortinnbelfast.com
  • Gull Motel - Belfast - 338-4030 - www.thegullmotel.com
  • The Jeweled Turret Inn - Belfast - 800-696-2304; 338-2304 - www.jeweledturret.com
  • The Moorings Ocean Front Campground, RV sites only - Belfast - 338-6860 - www.oceanfrontrvcamping.com
  • Northport Motel & Cottages- Northport- 338-3018 – www.northportmotel.com
  • Penobscot Bay Inn and restaurant - Belfast – 1-800-335-2370 - www.penobscotbayinn.com
  • Seascape Motel & Cottages -Belfast- 1-800-477-0786 or 338-2130 - www.seascapemotel.com

Searsport (another 5-10 minutes north on Route 1 from Belfast)
 
  • Carriage House Inn - Searsport - 800-578-2167; 548-2167 - www.carriagehouseinmaine.com
  • Loon Lookout Cottages - Swanville (about 10 miles from Belfast) - 338-1260 - www.loonlookout.com
  • Sea Captain Inn - Searsport - 548-0919 - www.seacaptainsinn.moonfruit.com
  • Searsport Shores Ocean-front Camping - Searsport - 548-6059 - www.campocean.com
  • 1794 WATCHTIDE...by the Sea! - Searsport - 800-698-6575; 548-6575 - www.watchtide.com
  • Yardarm Motel - Searsport - 548-2404 - www.searsportmaine.com
  • Elm Cottage B&B (vegan/vegetarian) - 548-2941 - www.elmcottageinsearsport.com

Accommodations in Waterville Area (approximately 1/2 hour from Unity)
for additional help contact the Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce at 207-873-3315

 
  • Waterville/Fairfield (~30 min. west)
  • American Lodge & USA Lounge, weekly rates - Fairfield - 453-7111 - www.watervilleoaks.com
  • Fireside Inn and Suites - Waterville - 873-3335 - www.firesideinnwaterville.com
  • Budget Host Airport Inn - Waterville - 873-3366 - www.budgethost.com
  • Comfort Inn and Suites - Waterville - 873-2777 - www.choicehotels.com
  • Econo Lodge - Waterville- 800-424-6423; 872-5577 - www.econolodge.com
  • Hampton Inn- Waterville - 800-HAMPTON; 873-0400 - www.hamptoninn.com
  • Waterville Grand Hotel (Exit 130) - Waterville - 873-0111 - www.watervillemainehotel.com

Pet Kennels
 
  • Applewood Boarding Kennel - 174 Bangor Rd, Benton- 453-5959
  • It’s Raining Cats & Dogs - 340 Albion Road, Benton- 207-453-9490

Oakland/Belgrade (~40-50 min. west)
 
  • Alden Camps - Oakland - 465-7703 - www.aldencamps.com
  • Belgrade Lakes Village Inn - Route 27, Belgrade Lakes - 495-3553 - www.villageinnducks.com
  • Belgrade Lakes House B & B - Belgrade Lakes - 495-2786 - www.belgradelakeshouse.com
  • Pressey House Bed and Breakfast - Oakland - 465-3500 or 1-877-773-7738 - www.presseyhouse.com
  • Whisperwood Lodge and Cottages - Belgrade - 207-465-3983 - www.whisperwoodlodge.com
  • Wings Hill Inn- Rt 27, Belgrade Lakes- 495-2400 or 1-866-495-2400 - www.wingshillinn.com

China/Vassalboro (~30 min. southwest)
 
  • Green Valley Campground - Vassalboro - 923-3000 - www.greenvalleycampground.us
  • Aframe on China Lake with 5 bedrooms, sleeping 10 people. About 20 miles from Common Ground Fair, just off route 202 in South China, Kitty Bammer, 873-3175.

Skowhegan (~50 min. northwest)
 
  • Skowhegan - Caanan KOA Campground - 474-2858 - www.smorefuncampground.com
  • The Marshall - West Forks (~45 min north of Skowhegan, ~ 2 hours from the Fair) - 663-4455 http://www.skowhegan.com/mountainsviewbandb/

Accommodations in Bangor Area (approximately 45 minutes from Unity)
for additional help contact the Bangor Area Chamber of Commerce at 207-947-0307

  • Bangor Motor Inn - Bangor - 800-244-0355; 947-0355 - www.bangormotorinn.com
  • Best Western White House Inn - Bangor - 862-3737 - www.whitehouseinnbangor.com
  • Charles Inn - Bangor - 992-2820 - www.thecharlesinn.com
  • Comfort Inn - Bangor - 942-7899 - www.comfortinn.com
  • Country Inn at the Mall - Bangor - 800-244-3961; 941-0200 - www.countryinnatthemall.net
  • Days Inn - Bangor - 942-8272 - www.daysinn.com
  • Econo Lodge - Bangor - 945-0111 - www.econolodge.com/hotel-bangor-maine-ME041
  • Fairfield Inn, Marriott - Bangor - 990-0001 - http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bgrfi-fairfield-inn-bangor/
  • The Fireside Inn & Suites - Bangor - 942-1234 - www.firesideinnbangor.com
  • Four Points by Sheraton Bangor Airport - Bangor - 800-228-4609; 947-6721 - www.fourpoints.com
  • Holiday Inn - Odlin Rd - Bangor - 800-914-0101; 947-0101 www.holidayinn.com/bangorme
  • Motel 6 - Bangor - 800-466-8356; 947-6921 - www.motel6.com
  • Paul Bunyan Campgrounds - 941-1177 - www.paulbunyancampground.com
  • Riverside Inn - Bangor - 973-4100 - www.riversidebangor.org
  • University Inn - Orono - 866-4921 - www.universityinnorono.com

Pet Kennels
 
  • Green Acres Kennel Shop - Bangor- 945-6841 - www.greenacreskennel.com
  • Fresh Air Dogs - Guilford (approx. 1 hr north of Unity) - 564-2604 - www.freshairdogs.com

Rockland Area (> 1 hour from Fairgrounds)

  • Long Cove Cottages - St. George / Tenant’s Harbor - 372-8994 - www.longcovecottages.com


    

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