Monhegan Island, Maine

Approach to Monhegan Island

Monhegan Island is one of the more remote islands.  There are about 65 full time residents on the island but they have a school, a post office and a library.  I suppose if you are unruly they really can vote you off the island.  

 They do have a lighthouse and lightkeepers house.  A good thing as they are relatively far out to sea.

Lobster Cove

Jamie Wyeth's "Cottage"

Jamie Wyeth, Andrew and Betsy Wyeth's son, lives part of the year on Monhegan.  He is also a famous painter and has painted most of the folks that live on the island.  He purchased Lobster Cove (part of Monhegan Island) and built his cottage there.

Tugboat Wreck

It is also on Lobster Cove where this tugboat was dashed onto the rocks.  

 

 How is this for a view from your house.  Jamie Wyeth is a pretty lucky guy - one who appreciates beauty.

As we were sitting on the rocks basking in the beauty of the place we saw a dorsal fin of a shark.  If you look closely you can see it in the center of this picture.

And when you are done walking the trails you can stop and have a cold, crafted beer at this brewery conveniently located just off the trail.  How clever was that!

Hmmm...

The library

Some of these properties on the island are "vacation" rentals.  But be prepared you have to literally bring everything with you!  Great day - we really loved the island and were so glad that we visited.