Rain, sun, fog - I got it all during my weekend on Isle au Haut. Unlike the weather, certain things such as the rustic charm and great food never change on the island. It is as beautiful as ever.

The island is located six miles out to sea from Stonington Maine and is home to the most remote sector of Acadia National Park.  There is a year-round community of 45 - 50 and a significant summer population made up of day-trippers and summer residents.  The year-round community is comprised of fishermen, two chocolate makers, retirees, and at least one famous writer. Paved/unpaved roads leading to trailheads and lush forest that feels like a fairyland. There is a loyalty among those who have spent significant time on the island, a true community with unwritten rules.  A friendliness, which can be found in people willing to offer a lift in the back of their pickup into town (where the one tiny market, ranger station and post are located), and a feeling of freedom.

No surprise, I had a GREAT time!

The church spire is one of the first signs of the town.

The town dock, where the mailboat, that brings people onto the island from Stonington lands.

This Bittersweet Peruvian Chocolate Raspberry Tart from the Black Dinah Cafe was out of this world!

Kate was so sweet, she took time out from her busy chocolate making day to give my friend and I directions on where to hike.  Went up Black Dinah Mountain and took in the scenery at Robinson Point, location of the island’s lighthouse.

There were so many raspberry bushes on the island. They provided a healthy and tasty snack while hiking.

Diana’s Lunch Buggy sells homemade sandwiches, whoopie pies, cookies, chips, and pink lemonade with Maine blueberries.  I had “The Veggie” with pesto, cucumber, tomato, and I am not sure what all else for lunch. So good.

The view from the Inn at Isle au Haut is magical.

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