March Happenings

To All:

Ellen and I wanted to send out a quick note to let everyone know that we are thinking about you all and hope everyone is staying well and safe.  We know that these are trying times for everyone and that by sticking together, we will all get through this before you know it.

Things in Lubec are starting at act like spring.  A few warm days a few chilly days and a lovely spring snow storm.  The birds are showing up and the sun is now rising earlier and earlier each day.  Summer will be here before we know it, and while no one has any idea when daily life will go back to normal, it is still reassuring to know that the weather is getting better by the day.

Soon we will have a chance to see these beautiful Lubec summer sunsets -

The pub reconstruction project is in full gear.  As I write this, the floor is almost done and the painting process has begun.  Based on our current schedule, we anticipate doing a special takeout option this coming weekend for the 25th of March.  This will include one of our all time favorites along with a couple of beer and wine choices.  The ordering process will be online and pickup will take place on Saturday.  We will shoot out another email in the next 24 hours with the exact details on what we are serving (hint, hint) and how to place your orders.  As we move forward more options will be available.

Lastly, the Governor has indicated that we may begin taking room reservations for May 1 and beyond.  I believe that we are going to keep our reservation system closed until mid May, although this is obviously going to be a fluid decision.  This is largely so that we can understand and prepare for housekeeping of rooms given the potential for transmission of the virus.  We need to make sure that not only are the rooms ready for you, but also to minimize the potential risk to us.  This is a challenging time and we appreciate your understanding.

We do hope that with everything that has transpired, that come summer we will have a robust season in town and that the fall may be a time for folks to catch up on missed vacations.  As anyone who has been to Lubec in September knows, it is perhaps the prettiest time of the year.

Stay safe, love one another, and we will see you this summer!

Cheers,

Glenn & Ellen

Spring is rapidly approaching

As we wind our way through deep Maine winter, spring is rapidly approaching. While in Maine that can mean both sun, rain, and yes even more snow, it also means that we are also working our way closer and closer to season 14 at the Inn. This year will present us with lots of changes, including a remodeled pub, new furniture, a new menu, and much more. We will continue to update this space with more details on these and other changes, including our new emphasis on small events.

In the past we have had some wonderful small, intimate events that focused on things like food, wine and whiskey. We intend to create a full calendar of these events for 2020 which will be posted here under our events section. We would also encourage you to sign up for our Newsletter as that will be another vehicle we use to share upcoming events, and Inn/Pub specials.

Lastly, we intend to push forward with even more Dog centric activities. Dogs have always been a key component of life at the Inn and 2020 will be no different. Stay tuned for details about ‘Yappy’ Hour, a once a week gathering of dogs and their owners on our deck to enjoy a drink and a snack. We are also experimenting this winter with our own scratch made doggy snacks that have the same level of all natural ingredients and passion as the food we serve in the dining room. Lastly, Glenn will be offering up Dog portrait sessions where you can spend an hour getting professional level portraits of you and your beloved pets. We will have details of all of this in the upcoming month.

Cheers,

Glenn, Ellen, Rue, Aoifa, Nuala

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Happy New Year 2020

It is hard to believe that 2019 has come and gone and now we find ourselves in the beginning of a new decade. For Cohills, Season 14 is sure to bring about a number of changes to the pub which we are super excited about. First up will be a transformation of the Pub/Dining area. Work has already started on a much needed interior face lift. Our goal is to create an environment that makes lounging, eating, drinking, and soaking in the beautiful views much more enjoyable.

Second up will be another major transformation, the menu. While the quality and style of food will echo our past, we will be bringing the menu inline with the above goals. Featuring more small plates that are conducive to lounge seating, and a dramatically reduced number of tables that will allow us to focus on the overall dining experience. Reservations will be highly recommended!!

As the winter progresses we will update the site with images of the transformation and begin to disclose some of our new menu items along with dining schedule/hours.

Here is to a wonderful 2020 for all. We look forward to seeing everyone this coming summer.

Sláinte,

Glenn & Ellen

End of the Year Gift Card Discounts

Now through the end of the year, we are offering a 25% bonus on all electronic gift cards. To purchase your gift card, follow this link and enter the code: HOLIDAY2019. Gift cards will be redeemable in the pub or can be applied to your remaining balance on stays at the Inn. Once you purchase the gift card, you can use the discount for yourself or gift it to another person.

If you have questions or difficulties, please be sure and let us know.

CLICK HERE TO BUY GIFT CARDS

Unlocking Bonus Features at the Inn and Pub

New for 2020 will be bonus rewards for those that book directly via our website and not through Booking.com. Our goal is to reward you, the customer, for booking directly with us instead of a 3rd party agent. All you have to do is book directly with us, using the link on our website or by calling us. Upon checking in, you will be rewarded with a random gift. This could range from a room upgrade; a free drink for two in the pub; or even a discount on your dining experience. To be eligible simply follow this link to make your booking. We look forward to seeing you in 2020.

Regards,

Glenn & Ellen

Facebook and Social Media

As small business owners, the use of Social Media is very important to us and how we share information to the public. In the past, we have relied heavily on Facebook in particular as a way to actively communicate and engage with our community. Unfortunately, as concerned citizens, we can no longer turn a blind eye to the irresponsible Corporate business practices of Facebook and it’s leadership team.

Moving forward, we will still randomly update our business page with basic information, but we are both moving to delete our personal accounts and will no longer be monitoring our business page on anywhere near a daily basis. What this means is that it will no longer be a reliable means of communicating with us either personally or as a business.

Instead, we will use our website platform to further inform and engage with our community as well as push for an increased usage of the phone and email. These forms of communication are actually more direct and free of any of the outside issues that we have with Facebook

In the coming weeks, we will begin building out a mailing list that will serve as a primary method of pushing out updates to what we are currently doing and what events and special happening are coming in the near future. Your privacy is incredibly important to us, so know that as we move forward with these steps, we will not share or sell any personal information that we collect from our email list with anyone.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we move forward into our 14th season of operation.

Many changes are coming so stay tuned for details!!

Glenn & Ellen

Closed for the Season

Our 2019 season has come to an end and we would like to thank everyone that helped to make this another successful year. We have some big changes coming up for 2020 and Season 14 so check back here regularly for updates.

Warm Regards,

Glenn & Ellen (Nuala, Rue, Aoifa)

Beautiful Summer Light

A day of rare summer storms flowed through the area all day on Saturday leaving us with some incredibly dramatic light. If you are interested in attending one of Glenn’s one on one workshops this fall, be sure and drop us a note.

Last day of Lunch Service

Sunday, August 11th will be the last day of our lunch service. After Labor Day weekend, we will be reverting to Fall Hours, opening at 5:00 and the kitchen closing at 7:45, pub closing at 8:00

Summer Hours are in effect

Starting June 24th we move into our summer hours. Open for lunch from 11:30 - 2:00; Happy Hour 3-5; Dinner service from 5:00 to 9:00, with the kitchen closing at 8:45. We are still closed on Tuesdays. Happy hour gets you a discount on Beer, Wine and Mixed Drinks along with a selection of small plate appetizers.

Friday, June 7th Closed

We will be closed on Friday, June 7th for a private party. We will be open normal hours over the weekend.

Dining Room and Bar Changes

For the next few weeks we will be trying several different ways of seating and serving our diners. Please be sure and check our Facebook Page or this section of the website before coming in for any updates. During this time we will be experimenting with different menus, reservations, and other ways of managing the flow through the dining room. As always, our goal is to provide guests with the highest quality food and and wonderful dining experience.

We appreciate your understanding and patience — Glenn & Ellen