A Historical Lodge Filled With Memories & Traditions On The Island Of North Haven

Nebo Lodge is quite a charm. A charm that will be a part of your memories and traditions. A charm that holds makers handcrafted adornments. Once you visit, you want to experience it all over again. 

Before Nebo became Nebo it was a part of the Mullin House which was a popular spot among the community and many non-residents of the island would stay. Life on an island can get lonely and the little things matter so much to the community including a visit from the President of the United States. An interview of a popular radio show called Yankee Yarns tells a story of how President Grant came to North Haven after a long sail off the Maine Coast as he needed a warm place to rest and a good meal. He stayed the night at the Mullin House and the word spread quickly that he was on the island which turned into a big crowd right outside the Mullin House. His stay ended by taking a drag of a cigar in the lounge of the lodge and leaving his cigar-butt in the ashtray which has turned into an artifact David Hopkins, Eric's brother, has possession of.

David shares the history behind the lodge and his family's memories in the early stages of Nebo Lodge. He also shares how the artwork that is a part of his gallery is displayed at Nebo Lodge and that he owns various artifacts that came from the lodge back in the 1900s.

Then Chellie Pingree, the owner of the Nebo Lodge building, shares her personal story of what it's like to live on the island, how she is a maker herself, and how she purchased Nebo Lodge to keep the landmark alive.

Lastly, Angela Ruffolo, the Operations Manager at Nebo Lodge, shares her experience of managing and taking over the lodge, the traditions that are taken place at the lodge, and the people who have stayed at the lodge and who are a part of the Nebo family.

To learn more about Nebo Lodge and to see his one-of-a-kind artwork, please visit their website. Feel free to follow him on Facebook and Instagram to get updates on new artwork and what's going on at his studio.

Also, please check out the featured musician of this episode, Sean McGowan. Sean is a fingerstyle jazz guitarist who combines many diverse musical influences with unconventional techniques to create a broad palette of textures within his compositions and arrangements for solo guitar. His song October is a favorite and blends very nicely with the journey of North Haven.

Thank you to Justin Smulski and Amy Bouchard for joining me on this amazing adventure and capturing the experience through your creative skills and channels.

Also, please reserve your spot to attend the Hey Day Maker's Faire which takes place November 29th. Avril has worked hard to put together this wonderful event that showcases a variety of makers and to provide you with Maine made gift ideas.

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