Hidden Outside Acadia National Park Is A Breathtaking Resort That Gives Glamping A Vintage Twist

Fly into Bangor, Maine, and within an hour of driving south the Atlantic Ocean will pop into view, sprawling out to the horizon. Rising from the waves are Maine's archipelago of islands with cliffs, caves, and wild beauty. If you move over the Trenton Bridge and towards Mt. Desert Island, you'll discover an island that is home to the only national park in the northeastern United States: Acadia National Park. 

Typically, it is possible to camp out here, but seven minutes away is a place that seeks to reconnect their guests with nature while including the comforts of a resort. Terramor Outdoor Resort is a glamping experience unlike any other, snagging "Best New Brand Launch" at the 17th Annual Hospitality Design Awards, along with a "Glamping Choice Award" at The Glamping Show U.S.A.

At Terramor, guests can enjoy the privacy of a campsite amidst the trees, with access to one of the delightful small towns you must visit in the U.S. — Bar Harbor — as well as one of the country's most visited national parks. June through September are the peak months on Mt. Desert Island, and prices can start at around $440.91 a night or around $711.77 a night on the higher end. For that reason, October is the best month to visit, when summer crowds are reduced and the autumn colors compliment the dynamic sunrises and sunsets. Prices also lower to a range of around $419.11 to $619.67. The crowds will be thinner, allowing guests to find peace within the sights and sounds of nature. By promoting local artists, regional cuisines, and the wonders of Acadia, Terramor Outdoor Resort is a vintage Maine experience.

Despite having access to the luxuries of a resort — like private bathrooms, WiFi, bunk beds, and an overhead fan — Terramor highly encourages its guests to go out and explore. For those who want to hike out on their own, the resort provides hiking poles and trail maps. Guests can rent paddle boards and hit the waters of Acadia, or book sunset cruises or fishing tours with the resort. With any luck, whales can be seen off the shores, too. A Tripadvisor reviewer called Terramor a "wonderful immersive Maine experience," and that's evident from how the resort urges guests to take in all of what Maine has to offer.

This shines in Terramor's cuisine; a notable experience is the option to host a private lobster bake. Lobster bakes are a New England staple dating back to the days of the early settlers. Restaurants have their own version of it and New England households all have their own recipes, but this is typically lobster cooked in a pit on the beach, served with potatoes, clams, and cornbread. The ingredients in Terramor's dishes are seasonal and locally sourced. Enjoy a true Maine meal while listening to live music by local musicians coming from the resort's Pavilion.

Terramor's Pints for a Purpose experience speaks to how rooted and in love it is with Maine. Every Thursday, the resort invites Friends of Acadia to host a sort of happy hour with a chosen guest. Friends of Acadia is a non-profit dedicated to preserving Acadia National Park's beauty. Guests can drink with other guests and the folks at Friends of Acadia to learn more about Acadia, how they work to preserve the park, and how others might be able to do their part in keeping it special. Coupled with the resort's beekeeping experience — where guests can learn about bees, the beekeeping process, and why bees are so essential to our environment — visitors leave Terramor with a greater understanding of Maine's habitats, their customs, and the state's uniqueness.

Go out there and see it for yourself. With Bar Harbor and Acadia close, it's easy to create an immersive and vintage Maine experience at Terramor. And by exploring, you might come across one of the most popular spots in Acadia, complete with thundering waves.