June 2024:
What to Expect
The Shore Path project has reached a significant milestone as we completed the construction of the largest and highest seawall at the end of the Main Inn by the end of May. This achievement enables us to proceed with filling in and re-creating the path itself along the newly constructed wall. In the upcoming first week of June, our focus will shift to completing the landscaping for this area, encompassing both the end of the Main Inn and the vicinity of the infinity-edge pool. Subsequently, we will commence pouring the remaining stretch of seawall in early June, aiming to finalize all concrete work efficiently within one morning. As June progresses, our primary focus will transition to upgrading the landscaping around the new Shore Path, ensuring its surroundings complement its beauty and functionality seamlessly.
May 2024:
Construction Update
As we embark on the month of May we expect to see much of the physical Shore Path seawall rebuilt and beginning to add more and more sections of fully completed and new Shore Path sections. While this seawall is being built, we are creating the new gardens, planting shrubbery, and new plants to begin the aforementioned landscaping enhancements. Throughout this time there will remain a need for some vehicle traffic on the temporary road in front of Ocean Front Lodge guest rooms. We expect this to steadily decline in impact on guests as May progresses.
April 2024:
Construction Update
We are excited to share progress on the renovations along the Shore Path by the Main Inn, adjacent to the Terrace Grille. This section is now complete, featuring newly constructed retaining walls. However, additional walls are still underway and will be poured soon.
As of the end of April, we’ve begun the process of removing the temporary road. This will happen in stages as the project progresses and will do not anticipate it being fully removed until the end of June. The wedding lawn has been beautifully restored with fresh sod and new plantings, ensuring it remains a picturesque venue for our guests.
Additionally, we’ve embarked on a substantial new landscaping project in front of the Ocean Front Lodge. We would not have undertaken this project at this time, if not for the landscaping needs already present with this project. This initiative will introduce expansive gardens, enhancing the scenic beauty of the space for all our visitors.
February 2024:
Construction Update
The Bar Harbor Inn immediately hired a team of local contractors to begin restoration of the Shore Path along the Inn’s property. To begin, a temporary road was built to facilitate construction vehicles and equipment for Shore Path reconstruction. This road runs between our Ocean Front Lodge building and the waterfront.
While this is unsightly, it is necessary for the efficient and required repairs to this historic path. We appreciate your patience during this and all phases of reconstruction.
