Discover Snug Harbor Farm in Kennebunk, Maine—a must-visit destination for garden lovers! Explore lush topiaries, succulents, and seasonal blooms while finding inspiration for home decor. A perfect Maine road trip stop for every season!
A spring road trip to Maine wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Snug Harbor Farm in Kennebunk—a hidden gem bursting with lush plants, whimsical topiaries, and the charm of exotic birds chirping among the greenery.
Rain or shine, this enchanting spot is my go-to for seasonal inspiration, where every corner is filled with the magic of spring waiting to bloom!
Snug Harbor Farm Reviews
Snug Harbor Farm is a charming and picturesque farm located in Kennebunk, Maine. Here are some key highlights and features of Snug Harbor Farm you should know:
- Unique Plant Selection: Snug Harbor Farm is known for its diverse and unique selection of plants, including rare and hard-to-find varieties. From lush greenery to colorful blooms, the farm offers a wide range of botanical treasures for gardening enthusiasts and plant lovers.
- Topiary Artistry: One of the signature features of Snug Harbor Farm is its expertise in topiary artistry. The farm specializes in creating stunning and intricate topiary designs, showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of sculpted plants shaped into various forms and patterns.
- Beautiful Gardens: Visitors to Snug Harbor Farm can explore beautifully landscaped gardens that showcase the farm’s horticultural creativity and design expertise. The gardens provide a serene and inspiring setting for enjoying nature and discovering new plant varieties.
- Retail Shop: The farm’s retail shop offers a curated selection of garden-related products, home decor, and gifts. From gardening tools and accessories to unique decorative items, the shop provides a delightful shopping experience for those looking to enhance their indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Events and Workshops: Snug Harbor Farm hosts events, workshops, and educational programs that offer opportunities for learning and engagement with the gardening community. From hands-on planting workshops to seasonal celebrations, the farm provides a welcoming environment for sharing knowledge and fostering a love of plants.
Overall, Snug Harbor Farm in Maine is a destination that celebrates the beauty of nature, creativity in gardening, and a passion for plant cultivation.
Whether you’re seeking rare botanical treasures, artistic topiary designs, or a serene garden escape, the farm offers a unique and enchanting experience for visitors of all ages.
Join me for a few seasonal visits to Snug Harbor Farm to hunt for inspiring topiaries.
Snug Harbor Farm Topiaries
When it comes to topiaries, Snug Harbor Farm is Maine’s ultimate destination.
Tucked away at the back of the property, just to the left, you’ll find an entire greenhouse brimming with these sculpted beauties—each one a little work of living art.
The staff is wonderfully knowledgeable and always ready to offer expert advice, and every purchase comes with a handy care guide to keep your topiary thriving.
What are topiaries?
Topiaries are ornamental plants that are trimmed and shaped into geometric or intricate forms.
They are often used in landscaping and gardening to create sculptural elements and add a touch of elegance to outdoor or indoor spaces.
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I picked a misty spring day in early May for my visit—perfect for a scenic drive up the coast, a little shopping in Kennebunk, and, of course, finishing it all off with one of Maine’s finest lobster rolls.
If you can’t make it to this charming coastal farm in person, don’t worry—Snug Harbor Farm’s online shop brings a touch of its magic straight to you!
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You will most notably enjoy all the exotic animals that populate this farm, too.
Peacocks, ponies, chickens, ducks, and so much more.
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Snug Harbor Farm Terracotta Pots
Do you Collect or Garden with Terracotta Pots?
If so, Snug Harbor Farm’s very own line of terracotta beauties will have you dancing happily!
Aged to perfection with a weathered patina and touches of green moss, they’re pure magic—especially when paired with a delicate succulent or a lemon cypress topiary. Just wow.
That chippy, rustic charm is simply irresistible!
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A Fall Visit to Snug Harbor Farm
As summer faded and Labor Day passed, I found myself drawn back to Snug Harbor Farm for a little fall inspiration.
There’s something magical about this place in every season, but autumn brings an extra layer of charm—rich colors, crisp air, and stunning bouquets just waiting to brighten up my home.
Of course, I couldn’t leave empty-handed, and a few gorgeous fall arrangements made their way back with me.
But the day didn’t end there!
Just next door, my friend Lisa and I wandered into a local antique shop, where she held up the most intriguing find—any guesses on what it could be?
2023 Spring Visit to Snug Harbor Farm
Spring 2023 called for another unforgettable visit to Snug Harbor Farm, this time with my girlfriend Lisa in tow for a little topiary and succulent treasure hunting.
Wandering through the greenhouses was a feast for the senses—lush, sculpted topiaries standing tall, succulents arranged beautifully in rocky displays, and the undeniable charm of spring in full bloom.
Of course, not every plant played nice—Lisa learned that the hard way after getting an unexpected poke from a cactus (cue the laughter!).
After filling our arms with leafy finds, we headed to Downtown Kennebunk for a well-earned treat—classic Maine lobster rolls at The Boathouse Restaurant, because no trip to the coast is complete without one!
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No matter the season, Snug Harbor Farm is always brimming with inspiration—from the lush greenery of spring to the warm, rustic charm of fall.
Each visit sparks new ideas for decorating, gardening, and bringing a little piece of Maine’s beauty into my home.
Whether it’s topiaries and succulents in the spring or vibrant autumn bouquets in the fall, this charming spot never fails to fill my creative well.
If you’re ever in coastal Maine, I highly recommend a stop at Snug Harbor Farm—because you never know what treasures or inspiration you’ll bring home with you!
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I love the little garden cabinet. I have a cabinet painted in the same shade of green. It was in my home as a child and it has moved with me five times over the last 45 years. I have painted it a different color each time to go with its new location…cream to barn red to Williamsburg blue to the pale green and now it will be a Williamsburg yellow(having taken four years to decide on its new color I am painting it this week) in our house in VA. Both the cabinet and I are hoping this is our last paint job! I visited Vermont and Maine once and loved it so I so enjoy reading your blog.
Peace
Thank you so much Cindi! Your cabinet sounds wonderful. I have one too my father made for me and I’m always painting it too😃
Ann, what a fun outing! I love topiaries and anyone of those would be welcome in my home.
I would love it if you would add this fun post to my Friday with Friends link party.
happy weekend,
RR
Thank you so much, Rachelle, I will definitely drop by!
Ah – Kennebunkport was one of my mother’s favorite places to go. Both my sisters have been there (they lived in Connecticut at time so not a huge deal to go there with them, as I am in mid Ohio.) So today being Mother’s Day it was a great day to read and watch this neat post.
OI love those topiaries! My hubs got me an unusual lavender tall huge topiary for Mother’s Day. I used to have a gorgeous rosemary one but I killed it one very hot summer when I wasn’t feeling well and let things go too long. (boo hoo. still kicking myself.)
Thanks for the smiles. It snowed just a little northeast of me last night – and the world was covered in the white stuff. So weird.
Hope you have had a nice weekend.
Thank you kindly for dropping by today Michele. Topiaries can be so hard to keep at times. I’ve killed my fair share too. But I’m trying them out again, as I adore them too. Happy Mother’s Day!