5 enjoyable issues to do in Gorham

Erin Flett is a textile designer and artist who grew up in Colorado and moved to Maine after school. She’s referred to as Gorham house for greater than 20 years.

Five years in the past, Flett opened a studio and retail shop on Main Street in Gorman the place she designs, prints and sews a set of baggage, pillows and residential items.

Flett additionally lately launched The Yellow Field, a wedding ceremony and occasion house on her 10-acre farm. The venue’s lodging accomplice is the historic PineCrest Inn, situated a mile from the farm.

Where do you wish to eat?

One of my favourite locations to eat in Gorham is Sebago Brewing Company. My husband and I find yourself there nearly each week for date evening as a result of it feels a bit like “Cheers,” the place everybody is aware of your identify. The meals is persistently nice, the wood-fired pizzas are a favourite and I really like you could select between two very totally different places, together with the one overlooking Shaw Cherry Hill Farm, whereas having fun with regionally brewed beer.

Where do you get a drink?

Sullivan House Bakery has rapidly turn into considered one of my favourite spots in Gorham. The espresso is superb and the baked items and lunches are unimaginable, however what I really like most is the nice and cozy environment. It is the right place to take a seat, meet up with pals, or work for a bit. Their rising retail part and selfmade take-and-bake meals are such an awesome addition to city, and so they’re my go-to for catering studio lunches and treats for our crew.

Where do you go to attach with nature?

I’m obsessive about Gorham’s trail system. With greater than 50 miles of meticulously maintained multi-use trails, it’s turn into a vacation spot for hikers, walkers, runners and mountain bikers from throughout New England. Whether you’re searching for a straightforward household stroll or a technical trip by towering pines, large ferns, wood bridges and peaceable streams, there’s actually one thing for everybody.

Where do you store native?

Olde School Fiber & Craft is such a lovely addition to Main Street. I’m not a knitter, however I really like this candy store. The branding, window typography and eclectic vintage merchandising are perfection. Every element is thoughtfully curated, making it a particular vacation spot and elevating our little buying village right here in Gorham.

What’s yet one more factor you may’t miss in Gorham?

The Gorham Farmers Market (held on the Gorham Municipal Center car parking zone at 65 South St.) is considered one of my favourite Saturday morning traditions. With greater than 30 native farmers, makers and meals distributors gathered each week, it’s the right place to buy native, meet up with neighbors and expertise the unimaginable expertise and agriculture that make Gorham so particular.

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