The Maine Quarter Contest

In honor of our trip to Maine. We are running a contest; “The Maine Quarter Contest”, the rules are very simple and are as follows, if anyone has a Maine quarter, either the state of Maine, or the Acadia National Park quarter wins the contest.

So check your couches, your pockets, your cars and your old purses and be in the running for AWOP’s Maine Quarter Contest!

 

Here are some interesting facts about the Maine quarter…

The Maine quarter is the third quarter of 2003, and the 23rd in the 50 State Quarters  Program. Maine became the 23rd state to be admitted into the Union, as part of the Missouri Compromise on March 15, 1820. The Maine quarter design incorporates a rendition of the Pemaquid Point Light atop a granite coast and of a schooner at sea.

Pemaquid Point Light is located in New Harbor, and marks the entrance to Muscongus Bay and Johns Bay. Since the beginning of ship activity in the area, a shoal created hazardous navigation conditions, causing many shipwrecks. As maritime trade increased in the area, so did the need for a lighthouse. In 1826, Congress appropriated funds to build a lighthouse at Pemaquid Point. Although the original building was replaced in 1835, and the original 10 lamps in 1856, the light is still a beacon for ships and remains one of Maine’s most popular tourist attractions. The schooner resembles “Victory Chimes, ” the last three-masted schooner of the Windjammer Fleet. “Victory Chimes” has become synonymous with Maine windjamming.

Quarter Specifications

Release Date: June 2, 2003
Reverse (tails) Side: Pemaquid Point Light
Engraver: Donna Weaver
Standard Weight: 5.670g
Standard Diameter: 24.26mm (0.955 in)
Thickness: 1.75 mm
Edge Detail: Reeded
Composition: Cupro-Nickel Clad
(8.33% Nickel / 91.67% Copper)

The Acadia National Park quarter is the third of 2012 and the 13th overall in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. Awed by its beauty and diversity, early 20th-century visionaries donated the land on the rugged coast of Maine that became Acadia National Park, the first national park east of the Mississippi River. The park is home to the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic Coast. Visitors come to Acadia to hike over granite peaks, bike on historic carriage roads and enjoy the spectacular scenery. It was first established as a national site on July 8, 1916 (39 Stat. 1785).

BECAUSE OF ITS RARITY, THE HIGHEST VALUE FOR THIS QUARTER IS $1.95.

 

 

The Retreat Weather

Spring in Maine arrives like a burst of joyful energy. The flowering trees and wildflowers bloom in wave after wave of color and texture. The projected temperatures during our stay are posted above. A light jacket or sweater will definintely be necessary. Remember to pack accordingly!

WELCOME TO THE LIVING A REAL LIFE RETREAT!

WE ARE SO EXCITED THAT YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO SAIL THE SEAS OF MAINE WITH US TO TAKE A DEEPER DIVE INTO YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE!

Welcome to the Living A Real Life Retreat V blog. This blog will serve to keep you up to date with all of what’s happening leading up to the retreat in Stonington, Maine on June 1, 2017!

What to bring…

Doesn’t it feel just horrible when you don’t have everything you need for a trip or when you have packed too much and don’t know what you should bring? Well we are here to help you resolve two of the most popular issues with traveling. Going kayaking, scootering and participating in the other exciting adventures, you’ll experience at the Living A Real Life Retreat V, there are specific items that are needed or suggested. Below you’ll find a list of those items that you’ll need for each event to make the adventures more comfortable, enjoyable and safe.

Remember to pack accordingly!

WHALE WATCHING: Friday June 2, 2017

1. A Jacket
2. Binoculars
3. Motion Sickness Medication (if necessary)
4. Gloves
5. An ID/Driver’s License
6. Extra Cash (if you want to purchase something on the ship)

MOTORIZED SCOOTERING: Sunday June 4, 2017

1. Drivers License
2. A Jacket
3. Comfortable Shoes

SEA KAYAKING: Sunday June 4, 2017

1. Water or other beverage
2. Snack
3. Sunscreen
4. Sunglasses
5. Hat
6. Camera
7. Binoculars
8. A Fleece Pullover
9. Windbreaker or Rain Jacket
10. Dress in Layers

Motorized Scootering

Who’s ready for a thrill ride? I surely am! We will be riding through a section of Acadia National Park on 49 cc motorized Scooters. These scooters are said to be fun, easy to ride and will give us a thrill! So grab your motorcycle jacket and your helmet and ride with us through the breezy winds of Maine! VROOM VROOM VROOM!

The scooters have headlights, turn signals, electric starters and a good amount of storage space under the seat. Helmets and maps of the islands will be provided. DO NOT FORGET YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE we don’t want you to be left out of The Living A Real Life Retreat Bike Club!

We will be trained in the scooter procedures and the rules of the road before we take the scooters out on our own.

 

WEATHER: Though it will be 72 degrees on the day we visit, it will be rather cloudy. A light jacket is recommended.

 

 

 

Trivia Contest

Every month there will be a trivia question on the blog and on the newsletter. The first one to answer the question of the month will be the contest winner.

WILL YOU BE THE WINNER?

CONTEST RULES

1. You have until the 15th of the following month to submit your answer.

October’s trivia question…

How old was the little girl JESUS said Talitha Cumi to?

The Pajama Jamboree!

You are cordially invited to the Living A Real Life Retreat V’s “Welcome Pajama Jamboree!” At the Pajama Jamboree we will fellowship and get to know each other through a few ice breaker games, we will learn more about everything we will be involved in at the retreat and also get some retreat goodies while enjoying a catered meal by the hands of The Tabernacle Catering’s Chef Kimberlee Faith. Remember to wear your cutest pajamas!

Please inform us via email (awopim@yahoo.com) of any food allergies.

Stonington Maine

Stonington, Maine is a town located in Hancock County. The area was settled in 1762 and was known as Green’s Landing before it incorporated as a town on Febuary 18, 1897. Green’s Landing was originally a part of Deer Isle, Maine, and today the two towns create a dynamic island community.

Stonington offers visitors a look into the unique culture of downeast Maine. Stunning, unspoiled physical beauty abounds on the island and supports commercial and recreational activities. Stonington waters are home to a working fleet of more than 300 lobster boats and, in the summer, recreational boating and kayaking. In the late 1800’s granite quarries from the island supplied stone to historic structures including John F. Kennedy’s memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. Today granite is still quarried on the island.

The foundation of the economy remains the lobster and fishing in dusty, with a unique sense of place attracting artists and sightseers. In addition to being the state leader in pounds and dollar value of lobster landings, the island hosts an array of hiking trail opportunities, including the Crockett Cove Woods, which consists of 100 acres of self-guiding nature trails and bird watching opportunities. A vibrant working waterfront is present on the island and supplies local restaurants with fresh lobster. The Isle au Haut mail boat travels from Stonington Harbor and provides access to the Isle au Haut station of Acadia National Park.

 

INFORMATION TAKEN FROM STONINGTONMAINE.ORG

The Property: Inner Harbor Retreat

We will be staying at the Inner Harbor Retreat in Stonington Maine! The ideal Maine get way!!

 

This quiet, secluded large family waterfront home is nestled in the trees of Stonington Maine known by visitors as the most beautiful town in Maine. Beautifully built in stone and wood. Bright and sunny. Previous visitors say it is the ideal Maine get-away. There us even a small island to explore if the tide is low enough. We’ll have lovely views to watch the sun rise and set as well as tide pools to venture. There are also pink granite rocks to sit on at the shore! We are really looking forward to the awesome relaxation and spiritual rejuvenation that this property is said to provide.

Bass Harbor Lighthouse Tour

We have seen lighthouses on postcards and on paintings but most of us have never seen one in person. Being one of the most beautiful an popular views Maine has to offer, come take an excursion with us to the iconic Bass Harbor Lighthouse.

FOR THIS TOUR YOU MUST WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES BECAUSE THE ROCKS CAN BE SLIPPERY AND THE STAIRCASE IS STEEP.

The lighthouse was built of brick in 1858 on a stone foundation, stands 56 feet above mean high water. There is also a keeper’s house that remains pretty much in its original form other than the addition of a 10 foot section that was added in 1900. However, the house currently serves as an actual full-time residence for a U.S. Coast Guard family.

WEATHER: It will be 67 degrees on the day we visit. We will also be very close to the ocean, a jacket is recommended.