There’s A Fairy Gnome Wonderland Hiding In Maine And It’s Simply Magical
We all know that Maine is a magical place. It’s easy to experience this side of the state during a quick trip outside at the right time of day – think foggy mornings and purple sunsets. But, there are some corners of the state that offer an extra-special dose of whimsy. You’ll find one of them on this island just off-the-beaten path in southern Maine.
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In the summertime, this area can get pretty busy. If you see cars backed up onto the causeway you’ll know that parking will be hard to find. In that case, you’ll want to have a backup plan and come back another day.
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It might take about an hour to walk while enjoying the sights, but two hours is usually best if you want to spend some time helping the fairies build their homes.
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This is where the fairies make their home!
The island is the work of Governor Percival Proctor Baxter, who in1946, donated Mackworth Island to the State of Maine to be used for state public purposes and "as a sanctuary for wild beasts and birds."
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Remember to be loving to this area. As the written reminder says: "The village provides fairies with cottages during their visits to the island. We invite you to visit the village and admire the creativity of the builders. If you are so inclined, you may use your own imagination to expand the village or provide needed maintenance to the existing cottages. Thank you for treating the island with care and respect. This helps to keep the fairies coming back!"
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The only rule is that they must be constructed of natural materials. Anything from feathers to seashells, bark to pine cones are fair game.
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For directions to Mackworth Island from your own location, click here.
You know what else is absolutely magical? Ice cream! And at this shop in Wells you’ll find the most massive cones you can imagine.
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