getting to brooklin
Brooklin is in Downeast Maine, near Acadia National Park.
Driving from New York City: 8 hours
Driving from Boston: 4.5 hours
Driving from Portland: 2.5 hours
Driving from Bangor: 1 hour
Bangor is the closest airport, but Boston or Portland may be a more affordable option.
You can rent a car out of any airport. From Bangor, there are several bus service options to Ellsworth. Here is the timetable for the public bus and here is a rundown of other bus companies.
hotel accomodations
We have rooms blocked off at the following locations. To get the discounted group rates, call them and mention that you’re with the Nyland-Lovins wedding. Please book before June 1st.
The Comfort Inn Ellsworth — 207-667-1345 — $300 per night.
The Eagle Lodge Motel in Ellsworth — 207-667-3311 — $195 per night.
Other options in the Ellsworth area:
Ramada by Wyndham Ellsworth
Hampton Inn Ellsworth/Bar Harbor
Stone Park
Other options in the Brooklin area:
The Brooklin Inn (rooms open on 2/1)
The Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant
The Farmhouse Inn
Wedding party and immediate family will be staying at the Lookout Inn.
There are also a variety of airbnbs available. Note, some require a 3-4 night minimum stay.
getting to and from the wedding
We will be hiring a shuttle bus service to take people to the Lookout (the wedding location) from the Comfort Inn in Ellsworth and the Eggemoggin Reach Inn in Brooklin. And back again when the party is over.