Category Archives: Migis Hotel Group

renewal

We put an insulating wall up between the office and the Main Lodge living room during the winter, to preserve heat.  When my son Tim was just beyond toddlerhood, we brought him in to the office one April day when … Continue reading

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A winter stroll through Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake

Seems like the whole country is having an abundance of snow this winter, but there still is nothing like a walk through Migis in mid-winter.  Sometimes people think winter is dark; you wouldn’t think so on a day like this!  … Continue reading

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Invite a taste of Migis to your Super Bowl Sunday

This one’s for you, Polly!  Football game or no, I’m a big fan of deviled eggs.  Two bites, and ahhhhhhhhhh….. Here’s Chef John’s recipe, ably scribed by daughter Mallory!

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Two notable silver anniversaries at Migis Lodge!

Green Camp, the original Main Lodge at Migis, was converted into Gray Gull I and II in 1986.  Hard to believe it’s been that long since this big winter project.  Have a look at it, up on risers! “someone told … Continue reading

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Sebago Lake pre-Migis! Life in the slow lane.

Snowing to beat the band today, so enjoying being inside and having a walk down memory lane. Did you know………….that from 1830 to 1869 a canal connected Sebago Lake with the ocean at Portland?  150 vessels plied the canal in … Continue reading

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Sebago Lake summer dreams

I take the trek out Route 302 to the Big City a couple of times a week at this time of year to help Robyn and Scott with reservations.  It is a pleasure; I sometimes close my eyes when writing … Continue reading

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Breaking news! John wrote down a recipe!

And………..he’s shared it here.  Plenty of time to add these items to your shopping list before getting ready for a holiday meal.  Yay!  When they all praise your efforts, you can tell them Migis Lodge chef John Strain trained you. … Continue reading

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“Brilliant Accidents, Necessary Failures, and Improbable Breakthroughs”

No, not ours.  Just back from serving at–and observing from the sidelines–Poptech, a fascinating annual event in Camden, Maine.  Our sister properties The Inn at Ocean’s Edge and The Inn at Camden Place were pleased to be among those providing … Continue reading

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A tribute to Grace (and Gene)

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmgppLhvsKA] Here’s Norty and Lois in 2010, fondly recalling earlier Monday Night Cocktail parties.  And here are Grace and Gene Porta, around 1972, enjoying the dining room!  For those tracking the family tree, they are Tim’s parents, and of course … Continue reading

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This just in!

The Phelps family just sent along a vacation video.  Enjoy, and come make some of your own memories! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay6GhaMZR3c&hd=1

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