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Why Snug Harbor Farm Is One of the Most Magical Places in Maine

With its gardens, greenhouses, resident animals, and gifts of every kind, Snug Harbor Farm in Kennebunk, Maine, is well worth the stop.

By Aimee Tucker|Aug 05 2022|

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Planning a trip to the southern Maine coast? Make time for a visit to a garden that’s one of the most magical places in the state: Snug Harbor Farm in Kennebunk.

Why Snug Harbor Farm is One of the Most Magical Places in Maine

“Driving along Route 9 in Kennebunk, you almost pass Snug Harbor Farm before you catch an intriguing glimpse of an outbuilding or pony grazing and a little bit of magic occurs.”

This passage from the Snug Harbor Farm website is pretty much spot-on. Pull over to browse the perennials, and you’ll soon discover this is no ordinary country garden center, but rather a garden wonderland complete with five greenhouses, a nursery, a barn, pastures, growing fields, a colorful shop, and resident animals that include poodles, ponies, and peacocks.

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Here’s a look at my June 2017 visit to Snug Harbor Farm.

First, stop to admire the view of the Snug Harbor Farm ponies chilling in their very own pasture. — First, stop to check out the Snug Harbor Farm ponies, chilling in their very own pasture.
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Then, admire the many colorful blooms and lush greenery in display for sale in the front yard. — Then, admire the many colorful blooms and lush greenery for sale in the front yard.
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Wander around back and you'll really begin to take in the full Snug Harbor Farm experience. — Wander around back and you’ll really begin to take in the full Snug Harbor Farm experience.
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It includes a peacock, bunny rabbit hopping freely, and these gorgeous beauties. — The animal experience includes a peacock, a bunny rabbit hopping freely, roaming poodles, and these two beauties.
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Say hello to the ducks and Canada geese. Note: they may not want to say hello to you. Don't take it personally. Go back to those speckled hens that can't resist your gaze. — Say hello to the ducks and Canada geese. Note: they may not want to say hello to you. Don’t take it personally. Go back to those speckled chickens.
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Snug Habor Farm has ___ greenhouses full of ___. — Then, do a little plant-shopping. Snug Habor Farm has five greenhouses in all.
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Consider purchasing one of each. — You’ll likely consider purchasing something from every single one.
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Finally, it's time to hit the road. — Until finally, it’s time to hit the road.
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If you ever find yourself in or near Kennebunk, Maine, I can guarantee that adding a stop at Snug Harbor Farm (open daily from 9 to 5) will be one of the most delightful parts of your day.

Snug Harbor Farm. 87 Western Ave. 207-967-2414; snugharborfarm.com

This post was first published in 2017 and has been updated.