Prior to 1947 if you were traveling to Bar Harbor you would likely have driven down Millionaires’ Row on your way into town. A stunning view of grand estates that were seasonal homes and summer cottages along Frenchman Bay were a common sight. Mount Desert Island, home to Bar Harbor, was known as the summer retreat for the wealthy. Historic hotels along with the estates kept the town of Bar Harbor and surrounding towns on Mount Desert Island a place for the rich and famous. But on October 17, 1947 everything changed.

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Spring is in the air and to match the wonderful smells of flowers blooming and life in Bar Harbor waking up after a long winter, Serenity Garden at the Quimby House Inn has many exciting spa services and treatments to share.

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Get your spray tan on that is! For residents in the Bar Harbor area looking for some color after the winter season, a spray tan is an excellent option. As we continue to learn more about the dangers of tanning beds and overexposure to the sun, the popularity of the traditional tanning methods seems to be decreasing.

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Looking for that perfect gift for your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Instead of the usual chocolates, flowers, and dinner, we recommend you take the pampering to the next level and treat your Valentine in Bar Harbor to a massage at Serenity Garden.

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