The Kennebec Explorer 2015 Visitor's Guide to Maine's Kennebec Valley | Page 18

Simple Pleasures and Special Moments Maine’s Kennebec Valley provides the beautiful backdrop your once-in-a-lifetime event deserves. Rolling hills of green, the vibrant reds, oranges and yellows of an autumn treeline, an ancient horse barn set against a stone wall, a country inn with a history reaching back to the days of the Revolution, a mossy forest trail beneath majestic pines or an open lawn set beside a stream-fed pond. Each and all of these are and could be an ideal location for your special day. What’s more, all are here waiting to become the setting of a special event. Here are just a few ideas to consider: Photo courtesy of: Maine Lakeside Cabins Destination Weddings A celebration of marriage here tops the list, mostly because of the pristine beauty you’ll find in every corner of our region. However, when planning a destination wedding it is critical to offer your guests some additional diversions to make the trip worthwhile, and from whitewater rafting to an excellent night out in Waterville, we believe we’ve got you covered. Oh, and don’t forget that we make an ideal getaway for a bachelor or bachelorette weekend or, even better, a great destination for the honeymoon. Reunions of All Kinds Whether you are looking to reconnect with schoolmates or family or just pulling together a group of old friends for a camping or canoe trip, or a couple of days away with the guys (or gals), there is more than enough here to fulfill every wish in your group. Hunting (for game or antiques), sport shooting, ATV or snowmobile riding, paddling the day away or finding your way up a rocky mountainside together. We give you tons of options. Corporate Retreats and Team-Building Events A way for you to get the group to connect, reconnect or maybe even re-reconnect. There is something about sticking a bunch of people out in nature that really facilitates bonding. Add to that our ability to make it east for you by providing the guides, locations and gear needed to make it all come together. 16