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.

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

Shuttle bus departs the Comfort Inn (Ellsworth) at 2 PM, stopping at 44 Lindsey Lane (~2:20).

Shuttle bus departs the Brooklin Inn (West Brooklin) at 2:30 PM, stopping at The Eggemoggin Reach Inn (~2:35), and 724 Reach Road ( ~2:40).

Shuttle buses back to Ellsworth and West Brooklin will depart the wedding at 10 PM.