Testimonials

“Our group appreciated and enjoyed the warm bunkhouses after our hike in. The well kept kitchen was fantastic for preparing meals, and being together in the communal space full of games and activities was a delightful way to spend our evenings. The staff were generous and helpful, and the overall experience made our entire trip […]

“Wow what an amazing experience! We all hiked up and fell in love with the hut. My group was an outdoors club from a University in Ohio. We all bonded playing games around the fire, we listened to music while making dinner in the amazing kitchen, we read books on the comfy couches, we enjoyed […]

“My daughter, her husband, her 3 children (ages, 9, 15, and 17), my wife, and I skied on the Maine Huts and Trails into the Flagstaff Lake Hut.” —Chris

“This winter, I was able to venture out twice for overnight stays at a hut. Both Flagstaff Lake and Stratton Brook huts offered a genuine welcome from friendly staff. I appreciated the hot meals and the option to retreat to a warm fire with tea after exploring a frozen landscape. Looking forward to visiting again!” […]

“Interesting guests, competent and friendly staff, a great time was had by all.” —Paul

“Our group of four had a fabulous trip to the Poplar Stream hut in late February. We had a delightful snowshoe into the hut and were greeted warmly by Elliot (and lovely aromas from the kitchen) when we arrived. We spent the afternoon in front of the woodstove, took a short hike to one of […]

“We had a group of 8 this year on our annual snowshoe trip. The conditions were perfect for snowshoeing. We always have a blast at Stratton Brook with the Portland High School kids. Great weekend!” —Julie

“This is our second stay with you, and we had a wonderful time. Our 5 year old made the hike to Stratton last fall and skied to Flagstaff this Feb. We always have a great time. We will be back!” —Serine

“My 3 friends and I shared an amazing overnight at Poplar hut. We were the only guests that night, so Elliot and Larz lavished their hospitality and culinary skills on us. It was a delight. The trails were beautifully groomed. The flue on the wood stove is broken, so venting the stove is done by […]

“We are a family outing club from a small private Quaker school who has been coming to the huts for about 15 years! We look forward to it every winter. Thank you for your service!” —Nicole (Friends School of Portland)

“Four “older” friends, all retired, decided to visit Poplar Stream Hut for a late winter adventure. We had THE BEST time!!! The hike in was stunningly gorgeous! When we arrived at the lodge, only the staff was there, so we asked if there were more folks coming. Turns out, we were the only people for […]

“We had such a fantastic time on our adventure!! There have been actual tears about how much this trip meant to us. From the start, planning for this was made easy by clear, friendly and responsive communication. We were welcomed and joined by Sam for our ski in which was a treat and then later […]