The Tortoise and The Mare

Our event was on a new moon at the end of August. We wanted our guests to experience the amazing stars in the mountains of Maine. The Tortoise and the Mare Inn is an incredible venue, we could see the Milky Way! The guest houses and rooms are beautiful and we were even able to have our friends and relatives camp on the property. Laura and Steve are wonderful hosts and helped make sure all the details came together and all vendors were in contact. We only visited the location in the winter and saw it first with snow. We took the chance to book it because the photos of other events looked magical. The property is stunning, so naturally every picture came out gorgeous for our event! We can't wait to go back with friends on a smaller scale and just enjoy the land with a roaring fire. Thank you for everything Laura & Steve!!!!!

We had our wedding here in August of 2019, and everything was perfect. Their property is beautiful, from the views of the mountains to each unique room at the inn. The owners, Laura and Steve are amazing. They were incredibly helpful in planning our big day and went above and beyond in so many ways. They let us use their flowers and even built us a birch arbor. You can tell they have put a lot of love and care into maintaining the venue. We rented out the whole place, and it was great having space for family to stay leading up to our wedding. Our wedding day went fabulously; I cannot recommend this venue enough!!

I found it hard to find the words to say how amazingly wonder this place is. The beauty is breath taking. It was the perfect setting for our wedding. Steve and laura are amazing people who truly go above and beyond to make your day the very best. They are wonderful people. We couldn’t be happier or have chosen a better location.

The Tortoise and The Mare is by far the best place in the whole world; whether you are looking for a quiet get away or to host an extravagant event, they have it all. The property is settled on top of a mountain and the views seem to stretch all the way to the end of time; completely surreal. We had our wedding there in August of 2018 and I can't express enough, our gratitude for the owners Steve and Laura. This couple made sure everything was absolutely perfect for our Big Day and were very accommodating in making our vision come true. We had a unique wedding with a spread out plan, live band and a food truck! They even planted seeds and grew the flowers I desired for the ceremony and reception. If it weren't for them, our dreams would never have come true. We fell in love with them both and the property instantly and can't wait to return for another family get together.

We are such big fans of Laura & Steve, the amazing owners of The Tortoise and The Mare Inn!! With only a month to plan our wedding, I never once felt stressed about our venue. We rented the Inn, grounds, and the two guest houses for the weekend for a small, second marriage ceremony of about 30 people. The Inn is stunning, the barns are magical, and the views of the mountains are breathtaking. Laura & Steve were so helpful with the planning, setting up, and even driving us to the local hospital after my teen son broke his arm!! Now that goes above and beyond expectations. We plan to return to The Inn every year for our anniversary with our family of six to soak in the magic. Laura & Steve allowed us to feel at home and our guests sensed that warmth. We highly recommend The Tortoise and The Mare for your wedding, big or small!! Happy Life to All xo

We had our wedding June 2nd of this year (2018) and we rented out the whole Inn and both the container-minium and Christmas house for the whole weekend, Friday through Sunday. I literally cannot express enough how amazed I am by not only the beauty of the Inn and landscape surrounding it, but by how truly amazing the owners, Laura and Steve, are as well! As soon as you pull onto the road, you lose your breath from the beauty of the Maine mountains. The Inn gets closer and you get to see first hand how much time and love has been put into the Inn and the grounds. It is welcoming and homey with a touch of uniqueness that puts it above any other vendors we had looked at. Each room at the Inn has its own theme, which is something we, and our guests, absolutely loved. This place, is something beyond words. A getaway you need to experience for yourself to really understand how beautiful and amazing, it truly is. Running right in next to the amazingness of the Tortoise and The Mare, are Laura and Steve, the owners. My husband and I had quite a few monkey wrenches thrown into our planning for our wedding and Laura and Steve went above and beyond in doing their best to accommodate our needs. Laura was very quick with responses and ideas when we were having difficulties deciding which ideas would work best for the type of wedding we were trying to have. They offered any help they could, from painting signs to taking pictures of my daughter and I making center centerpieces in the Inns kitchen. All the while, being respectful of our space and making sure they were around if we needed anything. Truly two of the most kindhearted and genuinely caring people I have met. They wanted to make sure, our day was perfect and it was beyond that. It was a breathtaking day that I wish I could do over again. I would never have chosen another place to have my magical day. The mountains made for a beautiful backdrop, the Owners made for easy planning and carefree stay and lets not forget Hartley and the tortoise ( because who doesn't love a horse and a tortoise). I will be visiting again and hopefully soon. Many great memories made and more to come! Absolutely love this place, couldn't recommend it enough! <3 Love and Blessing, Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien Jr.