Art & Ales: Monson, Dover-Foxcroft and Milo

Art

Monson Arts is a year-round artist residency and arts center and also hosts summer workshops. There’s a main street gallery exhibiting a wide range of work. Located at the edge of the Maine’s North Woods near the Appalachian Trail, the town is surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

Jemma Gascoine Pottery studio is located in downtown Monson. Individual and group pottery workshops are available.

The Center Theatre is a historic movie theater and now serves the local community as a year-round arts center presenting live theater, movies, and a summer music series.

& Ales

Bissell Brothers Brewing Three Rivers is located in a former snowmobile shop in Milo, near the confluence of the Sebec and Piscataquis Rivers. The tap room has a large outdoor area and features a refurbished 1922 caboose. There is music and games, and other events.

Turning Page Farm Brewery is a small batch brewery and farm store, open weekends. There’s a goat school here too!

Unique Lodging

The Mill Inn is a small boutique inn located within a renovated historic mill in downtown Dover-Foxcroft, overlooking the Piscataquis River.

Local Tips

The Monson General Store has a great selection of local cheeses, meats and produce.

Enjoy live music (sometimes) and cocktails at the Lakeshore House overlooking Lake Hebron.

Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary is near the southern end of Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness Forest. Five-mile trail network, small nature center and spectacular views. Please note: no pets allowed.

Spring Creek BBQ, just go there and get some.

The annual Maine Whoopie Pie Festival is fun for the whole family, and yummy too.