We uprooted our city lives to escape the snow, only to end up on an island in the middle of the North Atlantic two years later, just in time for winter.
I KNOW. It makes absolutely no sense. But, have you seen our island? It’s gorgeous.
Everyone who lives along Vinalhaven’s 300 miles of craggy coastline believes that the view from their house is the prettiest. We’ve witnessed heated fights between residents passionately debating whose slice of the island is the most scenic. We personally believe that the building that houses our soon-to-be home and restaurant is in a pretty baller spot, but there is no point arguing. We just feel lucky to be here. These photos speak for themselves:

Take the ferry from Rockland to Vinalhaven. The 15 mile trip takes 75 minutes – on nice days it’s a beautiful ride.

Robert Indiana, the artist who created LOVE sculpture in Philadelphia and reimagined it as HOPE for Obama’s campaign years later resides on the island.
Congrats !! We are so excited for you. Can’t wait to hear more about your plans and I know we will see you the next time we are sailing though Maine. One of our favorite spots is just around the corner in Perry Cove.
Thank Cori! Looking forward to seeing you guys, and I love that you’ve already spent time here in Vinalhaven. It’s a magical place that we’re sad we never got to cruise.
Well, this will be an interesting story to follow. Welcome to New England. We lived in Boston and were getting ready to retire. Rockland was a prime choice and then something came up and we settled on the Cape. After years of winter weekends on the Maine Coast… well, we sure miss it.
Hope you can keep sailing. The Fox Island Thorofare is pretty nice! Best and welcome, Norm
Hi Norm! Yes, we’ve taken a bit of a weird turn and ended up in Maine. It sounds counterintuitive, but we’re hoping to eventually live the snowbird life, working up here half the year and sailing the other. If you’re ever back up here, let me know!