Your Family Reunion, Bridal Party Getaway, or other Group Gathering on the southern Maine Coast

The Candleshop Inn Bed & Breakfast, a holistic respite by the sea, may be just the vacation destination you've been seeking for your multi-family vacation. We offer a diverse collection of ten guest rooms, most of which can accommodate more than two people. Consider booking our property for your family reunion, destination wedding, or friends' getaway to southern Maine!

Perhaps you or someone else you know is getting married at the Gazebo at Short Sands Beach. You can walk to the ceremony from our B&B inn. There are also reception facilities close to the Inn. Please call Barbara if you would like more information.

Candleshop Inn offers guest rooms that accommodate from one to 4 guests. We typically host several large family gatherings and/or family reunions. We would love to talk to you to check if the date you are interested in is available.

We can help you make arrangements so that your family reunion or bridal party getaway is just what you envision. Below are some additional things to consider when planning your special celebration on the southern Maine coast. "$" denotes items that will incur an additional cost.

ONSITE

Nurturing environment for personal reflection, writing, reading
• Hearty all-you-can-eat vegetarian breakfast
• Bottomless fruit bowl and filtered water
• Beach towels and boogie boards are available ... please see our "Walk to the Beach" page for details
• Yoga mats available for self-guided yoga sessions in our common areas indoors or outdoors (there's nothing like yoga on the beach).

OFFSITE

Enjoy the Natural World ...
• Ocean walks
• Beach combing
• Bird watching
• Mountain walks
• Sea kayaking or paddle boarding
• Biking (bring your own)
• Massage $, Reiki $, Aromatherapy $, and Yoga $ (yoga mats available for self-guided yoga sessions)

Explore the Area ...

Quaint village shops, Kittery Outlet Malls, and nearby NH tax-free shopping
• Antiquing
• Visiting art and artisan galleries
• Visit the Stonewall Kitchen headquarters
• Take in a live performance at the Portsmouth Seacoast Repertory or Ogunquit Playhouse

Walk to ....

• Short Sands Beach (0.2 mi)
• Nubble Lighthouse
• Long Sands Beach
• Cape Neddick Beach
• Restaurants
• Shops

Personal Pampering and Fitness

• A variety of yoga classes at two local studios $
• Local gym facilities - weights and aerobics classes $
• Spa services ~ Manicure, pedicure, facial, waxing, massage (including prenatal) $