Testimonials

“This Maine Huts & Trails trip has been a bucket-list adventure with my kids. We skied into Flagstaff Lake Hut and had the best time—lots of laughter, searching for “yetis,” and stopping to look at animal tracks along the way. We loved the incredible food, the friends we made at the hut, unlimited hot chocolate, […]

“We visited Flagstaff Lake Hut on high school service trip in November and had a great experience. The staff at Maine Huts always makes the students feel welcome and checks on us during our stay. Our group of 15 students stacked about 7 cords of wood and made dinner together in the great room. Thank […]

“Thank you for yet another (13th annual) Maine Huts weekend for the Maine Outdoor Adventure Club (MOAC). While the club has trips all over the world (two in Europe just in recent weeks), at least one member says this weekend is the quintessential MOAC trip. We gather to share friendship, food, activites, and a lot […]

“We took 14 college students (juniors) and 4 faculty from Maine College of Art & Design to the huts on a glorious weekend off the grid. We played, cooked, swam, canoed, hiked, drew, printed, and painted. We had campfires and stories and so much bonding. The weather was incredible. What a gift and treat this […]

“Our weekend was phenomenal! Not only did we luck out with standout weather, we were greeted by two exceptionally hospitable hosts, Eliza and Ben. The facility and surrounding grounds were easily accessible for all of our students, the canoes/kayaks/paddle board provided unmatched experiences, and the beach around the vista added a lot of exploratory time […]

“We had a great experience at Flagstaff Hut! The facilities were cozy and well maintained. The hut crew were super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. This was the perfect venue for a rustic organizational teambuilding retreat!” – Colin Clark (Hurricane Island Outward Bound School)

Our trip at the Flagstaff Lodge was wonderful! This was our second year taking the freshman class of our college to this lodge. The caretakers, Ben and Eliza, were very friendly, accommodating, and helpful. They were always available to answer questions or to explain how the lodge worked to us. The facilities were great, very […]

Our group of 15 had an incredible long weekend at Flagstaff Lake Hut. Mealtimes in the dining room around a long table, stargazing and s’mores at the campfire, and long swims in the lake while enjoying the incredible mountain view were just some of the highlights of a great summer weekend that we will all […]

Apex Youth Connection had a blast at Stratton Brook Hut! Sam and Karisma were incredible hosts and helped with everything we needed. The hut was clean, functional, and beautiful. Working with Sam and Sami beforehand to get the reservations and prep was easy and clear and I felt prepared and ready for the trip. Being […]

“I am one of the team members with Skowhegan Outdoors and we took a group of young mountain bikers up to the Stratton Brook Hut as the overnight experience for the Mountain Biking Summer Learning Series. The cabins blew us all away. The participants were excited by the bunk beds and how much room they […]

“Wabanaki Youth in Science brought together Wabanaki youth together for a week of cultural learning, community building, and connection to the land. The hut offered a place where we could listen to stories, cook together, reflect by the water, and learn from one another surrounded by the beauty of the forest and the waters of […]

Thank you thank you thank you for a wonderful weekend! Erin, Evan, and Joe were so very kind, welcoming, and informative. Also, the food!!! Each meal was a vegetarian delight, which made us so happy – they are truly chefs! We can’t wait to return and have already told many folks about the huts! -Laura