Wings Hill Inn

omantic and relaxing, comfortable and elegant. This circa 1800 inn began life as a Colonial post-and-beam farmhouse. Set in a picturesque village surrounded by a chain of seven lakes, the region's best fishing and a spectacular, nationally acclaimed golf course are just steps away. Easy to find on Route 27 facing Long Pond, Wings Hill Inn is set back from the road by two acres of rolling lawn, with massive shady oaks and maples, a raspberry patch and apple trees.

Outdoor adventures of all kinds -- hiking, biking, boating, hunting, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and snowmobiling, to name a few -- abound. Convenient to Augusta, Waterville, Bangor, Portland, local children's summer camps, colleges, coastal destinations, downhill skiing, antique shops, Freeport's famed outlet shopping, and more. Within the inn are eight guestrooms, each recently renovated to provide a restful escape for all the senses, all with private bath. The common areas include our Great Room -- with fieldstone fireplace, television and telephone, 24-hour butler's pantry for snacks and beverages, paperback library, and game collection -- and our screened, 100-foot wraparound porch facing the lake.

Complimentary full breakfast and afternoon tea with sweets and pastries are served daily, and candlelit gourmet dinner is available Thursday through Sunday by reservation. The inn is known for its tranquil atmosphere, beautiful decor, unexpected special touches throughout, gracious and attentive service, and exceptional gourmet dining.

The inn takes its name from former owner Edmund "Wings" Hill, the first officer to be given the rank of general after the United States Air Force became its own branch of the military. General Hill, a historical World War II figure, made this home his own and lived here with his family until the late 1940's. Currently owned and operated by Innkeepers Christopher and Tracey Anderson and lovingly renovated this year to better serve you, the inn is open year-round for fine dining and lodging. Despite the modern conveniences and special unexpected touches, the inn still retains its warmth and charm, its sense of history and character.

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES

• A perfect setting to celebrate or create a special occasion
• Decorated with relaxing romance and comfortable elegance in mind
• Soft, romantic textures and colors, antique appointments, and special touches like aromatherapy sprays, bedside sound machines, cordial decanters and butler's pantry
• A picturesque setting, on a tree-lined, rolling lot facing the water in a quaint lakeside village
• Beautiful local scenery, with mountains, lakes and wooded expanses
• Close to all the lakes region and Kennebec Valley offers
• Centrally located to Maine's premier attractions, and convenient to New England's metropolitan areas
• Dining, golf and other packages and special seasonal offers available