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The Craignair Inn at Clark Island
Your Host(s): Steve and Neva Joseph
Location: Spruce Head, ME
Rooms: 28
Nightly Rates: $50 to $140   
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Description: Set on a granite ledge rising from the sea and surrounded by flower gardens, Craignair was built in 1928 to house workers from the nearby quarries. Little has changed here since the turn of the century, and you can still feel the mood of a once lively and active working town. The Union Hall still stands, as well as the old General Store and Post Office. The Chapel, where the stonecutters and their families once worshipped, is now an annex to the Inn. Evidence of the Quarry-Workers’ time is also portrayed in the beautiful granite causeway that stretches across the water to Clark Island, where a great Quarry was once the center of this picturesque village. Clark Island granite was used in the construction of the Central Park bridges and gate houses, and in the Brooklyn Battery tunnel, both in New York City, and the Library of Congress in Washington, just to name a few.
The Boarding House was converted to an Inn in 1940 by the current Innkeeper’s Mother and Father, Alice and David Renegar. They sold it in the 70’s to a family called the Bucks. Eventually, the Bucks sold it to the Smiths, and in 1998 Neva--the Original Innkeeper’s Daughter--and her husband Steve bought it from them. Since then, they have worked hard transforming the Craignair into a lovely place to eat and stay. The Downstairs has a warm and cheerful Parlor and Library, with a sunny Dining Room that has a breathtaking view of the ocean and Clark Island. Upstairs there are 13 rooms, 6 with private baths and 7 with shared. The Vestry Annex has 8 rooms, all with private bath. Each room is charmingly decorated with antiques and tasteful décor.
Craignair Inn is attractive to visitors who seek peace, privacy, tranquility, and natural beauty. It is a magical place, and is ideal for writers, naturalists, artists, or those who seek a change of pace. The cuisine in Craignair's dining room is prepared to order using fresh local seafoods, meats, homemade sauces, breads, pasta and pastries.
New to the restaurant is Chef Ryan Woodcock, formerly of Cafe Miranda's. An exciting young chef who is very diverse and wonderfully creative in the kitchen. Utilizing the freshest of ingredients, Ryan creates dishes of culinary delight. Continuing her work from last year, Owners' daughter Meg Joseph still offers up delicious, sumptuous desserts and fresh baked breads, along with assisting Ryan in the kitchen.
Other Amenities: Picture yourself on the edge of the world, In a place where serenity is your companion, Simplicity the setting, And your closest neighbor is breathtaking beauty. In Spruce Head, Maine, a drive to the end of Scenic Clark Island Road leads you to just such a place...The grounds of the Inn are lush and dotted with flower gardens and foliage. The view is spectacular, a scenic panorama of the ocean and a verdant wooded island. Our rooms are comfortable and cozy, with a homey feel.Each room is uniquely decorated with antiques and cheerful décor. Rooms in the Vestry have air conditioning.
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