Hidden Pond

Think of Lazy Days - one of just 36 uniquely decorated cottages at Hidden Pond - as your own personal Walden. The playful design scheme of this two-bedroom retreat balances contemporary flair with the wood, stone, and earth tones of classic Maine. And where else can you emerge from Frette linens for an al fresco shower amid 60 acres of birch and balsam fir?

Other cottage amenities at Hidden Pond include a morning bakery basket, Malin & Goetz bath goodies, stone fireplace and a screened-in porch. The fresh air may whet your appetite for a yoga class, or unwind at the new Tree Spa, with treatment rooms built high above the forest floor and featuring all natural lotions and oils from Farmaesthetics. If you’re hungry, stop by Hidden Pond’s new restaurant, Earth, a recent collaboration with James Beard Award Winning Chef, and Boston restaurateur, Ken Oringer. Focusing on farm to fork freshness, Earth uses ingredients from two onsite organic gardens as well as local cheeses, seafood and meats to create incredible fare. Menu items take freshness to a whole new level.

In the mood to socialize? Relax by one of two pools – one is adults only, please - or for a light lunch and afternoon cocktail, stop by the Sand Bar Grille & Back Porch Bar, or the Farm Bar at Earth. If you crave real sand and surf, the gorgeous beaches of Kennebunkport are an easy beach cruiser ride away, or have one of Hidden Pond’s drivers take you. At dusk, nightly bonfires are lit, which are popular gathering spots and feature, yes you guessed it, gooey s’mores.