Samoset Resort transforms into a winter wonderland each year cozy cottages included.

Living inMainecomes with the gift of being able to experience a place in a totally different way come winter.

In the backdrop, the Atlantic looked a little mightier than it does in the summer.

The ice bar at Samoset Resort during the wintertime

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There’s also no shortage of iconicMaine dishesto try this time of year.

It was fun to see a menu starring so many Italian options with a local twist.

Interior of Samoset Resort during the wintertime

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A fireplace inside of Samoset Resort during the wintertime

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Tubbing at Samoset Resort during the wintertime

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The exterior of Samoset Resort during the wintertime

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An outdoor firepit at Samoset Resort during the wintertime

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