White Pines Inn at Sebago Lake

Enhanced Amenties = More Bang for Your Buck!

2009-05-01T00:15:00.000-07:00

As Innkeepers we meet hundreds of new people every year and look forward to seeing guests return year after year. We also recognize that a visit to Maine is often more than just a vacation -- it is an experience and one that most will not want to forget. Our goal is to provide you with a guest experience that will be remembered as being the cleanest, most comfortable, worry free lodging that you have ever experienced and one of the attributes that makes a stay at the White Pines Inn so fulfilling is our response to guest feedback.

Although we have only had a handful of requests for in-room coffee makers - we recognize that when you wake up in the morning the scent of a fresh cup of coffee is simply perfect. We are pleased to announce that every room will now feature a gourmet Keurig brewer capable of brewing coffee, tea and even hot cocoa! We will include provisions for each guest to enjoy a cup of piping hot Green Mountain Roasters coffee. For those guests that enjoy our complimentary coffee available in our reception area - don't fret -- that's still available as well!

We are also pleased to announce that our rooms will now feature Neutrogena Personal Care products. As occasional travelers ourselves, we enjoy seeing quality personal care products in the rooms and for that reason we have selected Neutrogena for their impeccable quality.

In a nutshell, if there is something you would like to see when your staying with us at the White Pines Inn, sometimes you just have to ask. Hospitality IS our business.

The Libby Family
Innkeepers

Ribbon Cutting

2009-04-20T06:17:00.000-07:00

What: Ribbon Cutting celebrating the completion of renovations at the White Pines Inn

Where: 1262 Roosevelt Trail, Raymond, Maine 04071

When: Tuesday, April 28th, 8:15AM

Join us as we celebrate the grand re-opening of our quaint lodging facility in the heart of the Sebago Lake Region. Our renovations are complete and our Green Lodging Initiatives are paying off! Door prizes and light refreshments will be served.

Spring at the White Pines

2009-03-25T10:32:00.000-07:00

Ahhh the signs of Spring are all around us now...crocuses poking up through the ground, chickadees ending their long winter silence and calling back and forth with their familiar song, the ever shrinking snow pack - showing it's age in layers like some sort of archaeological dig..."that's the snow from November, and that band is December's snow, then January, then February"...

As the days grow longer and the warmth of the Sun draws us out of our Winter habitat, we are busy getting ready for what is shaping up to be a busy season. The rooms are being freshened up and we're adding some creature comforts that we hope new and returning guests will enjoy -- more on that in a later post.

Students and families at Saint Joseph's College in Standish Maine will have cause for celebration on May 9, 2009 as that is the date of Graduation! Click here to view availability. The White Pines Inn is proud to list among it's regular guests the faculty and students of Saint Joe's and we look forward to continuing to provide clean, comfortable and convenient accommodations for the College. Congratulations Class of 2009!

Sebago Ice Fishing Derby

2009-01-15T11:36:00.001-08:00

The 2009 Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby is poised to be better than ever. This year the main events return to Raymond Beach in Jordan Bay - less than 1 mile from our parking lot!

Today's temperature is a bone chilling 3 degrees Fahrenheit with temps predicted well below zero tonight. Jordan Bay is forming a nice thick layer of ice as are the edges of the eastern shore of the big bay. The northeastern portion of the Lake surrounding the Dingley Islands started to freeze earlier this week and if these temps persist, we may have a completely frozen Sebago in fairly short order!

For those avid fishermen - you'll be pleased to know that the moon will be in a waning gibbous phase on it's way to the new moon which will occur a few days after the Sebago Derby ends - not perfect but certainly better than the Full Moon during the Derby of 2008!

Winter Activities in the Sebago Lake Area

2009-01-01T23:16:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to all of our Guests, past, present and future!

The days are short and cold and as the snow and ice pile up in every nook and corner of the property with each passing storm, you realize that a mid-Winter Staycation in Maine could be just what the doctor ordered.

Snowmobiling
Nordic & Downhill Skiing
Shopping
Casual & Fine Dining
Movies
Ice Fishing
Snow Tubing

Bring yourself or the whole family and enjoy the beautiful Sebago Lake Area. Clean, cozy, comfortable, non-smoking rooms with Wi-Fi and DirecTV - Soothing Hot Tub and Toasty Nordic Sauna - Outdoor Fireplace & Grill

Maine Ecotourism near Sebago Lake

2008-09-03T10:55:00.000-07:00

September 3, 2008

Raymond, Maine – The Innkeepers at the White Pines Inn in Raymond, Maine are looking forward to lower energy bills this year in part due to the integration of a solar thermal hot water system that is being installed. “We're anticipating a significant reduction in our fossil fuel consumption, particularly in the summer months when our occupancy and the sun are both at their highest points throughout the year”, says Mark Libby, one of the Innkeepers at the White Pines. “Using the sun to make hot water just makes sense regardless of which point of view is considered – environmental, financial, practical, technical.”

The overall system is fairly simple and can be easily expanded if additional energy is required. “The suppliers of the technology used to harness the power of the sun are the key to the success of any energy system and I am convinced that the suppliers that we have selected are the best in the industry and have the best products on the market. Sure there may be less costly alternatives, but in the end, this is absolutely one situation where you will get exactly what you pay for” says Libby.

Guests at the White Pines Inn at Sebago Lake should note that they are staying at the only lodging facility in the area that is an Environmental Leader awarded by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. This certification requires annual accountability for steps taken to reduce the carbon footprint created by the hospitality industry.

The White Pines Inn at Sebago Lake is a year round lodging facility located near Sebago Lake in the town of Raymond, Maine. For more information, please visit http://www.whitepinesmaine.com or call (207) 655-3345.

Staycation Vacation

2008-06-11T09:54:00.000-07:00

Soaring gas prices, a weakening dollar, the housing downturn...we've heard it all. What you need is a Staycation. In a coordinated effort with the Maine Office of Tourism, the White Pines Inn at Sebago Lake would like to extend an offer throughout the summer of 2009 that makes enjoying the Sebago Lake Region an affordable destination for our friends and neighbors throughout Maine and the rest of New England. Stay any two nights during the week (Sunday through Thursday) for just $199 including tax - or stay Friday and Saturday at regular price and get 50% off Sunday night. Enjoy Boating, Swimming, Biking, Hiking or just lazing around on the shores of Sebago at nearby Tassel Top Beach State Park. We'll include an activity planner with select destinations that cost little or nothing to enjoy as well as a map of the area. Enjoy breakfast across the street at Danielle's Diner, grab a fresh cut of steak at the Prime Cut Meat Market, stroll down the hill to the Good Life Market for a fine bottle of wine - cook it all up on our charcoal grill or outdoor wood fireplace and enjoy the fresh air and surroundings of the Sebago Lake region.

Nostalgia in Naples

2008-04-09T12:46:00.000-07:00

Here are a few images that a dear friend gave to us last Summer that we thought that we would share with you.

Winter Wonderland Redux :: Spring in two weeks!

2008-03-05T10:36:00.000-08:00

Hard to imagine that the lake may be swimmable in sixty days considering that the ice is more than three feet thick in some places and this is our parking lot on March 1, 2008! That's the kids standing on a 10' snow bank.

2008 Ice Fishing Derbyfest Recap

2008-02-29T19:10:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to the winner of the Sebago Lake Chamber of Commerce Cold Cold Cash 50/50 raffle that totaled:

$5263.00

Many thanks to all of our Guest's for making the 2008 Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby a huge success for Camp Sunshine, the Rotary, the Maine Children's Cancer Program and the other charities that the event supports. Please ask us how you can reserve your spot with us next year!

Some parting notes for the Fishing:

For those of you that fish with the Moon...this year's Derby was at or near a full moon and occurred during a period of relative closeness to a full lunar eclipse. The result: little or no fish activity.

A look ahead: Next year's Derby will be held during a new moon. This is believed to be the phase of the moon in which fish feed voraciously. If you want to check it out, go to the Virtual Reality Moon Phase Simulator on the U.S. Navy's website at: http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/vphase.html

Valentine's Day can be Anytime

2008-02-04T08:24:00.001-08:00

Welcome to the White Pines Inn Blog

2007-12-22T08:40:00.001-08:00

Welcome to our weblog, or as it is more commonly known, "blog". Thanks for taking the time to visit. Be sure to drop by periodically to see what's going on at the White Pines.