The Land
Property owner
Location
191 State Hwy 3 Bar Harbor, Maine 04609
Total number of acres available with this property
Acres of cropland or tillable land
Acres of pasture
Acres of forested land
Other open and/or non-farmable land
Farm Information
Water sources present
Types of water sources present
- Town/municipal water
Farm infrastructure details
Farmer housing
Farmer housing details
Equipment and machinery
Equipment and machinery details
Is the property enrolled in a current use or other state program that affects property taxes?
Is the property protected with any type of Conservation Easement?
Is there a forest management plan for forestland on the available property?
Is the property certified organic, or does it qualify for organic certification under federal organic regulations?
Tenure Arrangement
Tenure arrangement
- Property for lease
Property for lease
Other tenure arrangement
Additional Information
DESCRIPTION
Generational family owned - farm property located at the Gateway to the beautiful Acadia Region of Mount Desert Island.
PLEASE NOTE: We welcome those seeking farming opportunities and or residence combinations to discuss their individual timeline of urgency towards the 2026 - 2027 season, with some "possibility" of starting some level of production / prep during the late fall / 2026 season. Owner seeks single occupant or couple. Non Smoker / No pets preferably due to recent interior restoration.
We are able to accept announced visitors at this time for viewings by appointment only.
NOTE: Footprint from previous 2024, 2025, and 2026 farmers growing season is already in place. That existing footprint has been Certified 100% Organic by MOFGA. Property owners currently seeking farmer with similar passions for Organic and Regenerative Ag practices.
We encourage site tours for those seeking farming opportunities in Hancock County and affordable housing March - December. Ideal for those farmers wishing to plant any winter crops such as Garlic, flower bulbs, etc. in getting a jump on their 2027 seasons. NOTE: We encourage winter cover cropping and ask any farmer working each season to plant such as the fall rolls around.
Seasonal Summer home occupied by short term family and guests - vacation use and or working vacation / farming seminars and workshops. House w/b/ available from March 1st - December 1st in a Hostel type housing arrangement depending on booked reservations and or scheduled events. Ideal for a Farming Educational Conference Center in hosting seminars, workshops, farm to table events, Foliage - Harvest Fairs. Perfect for Spring, Fall, Conferences, Retreats, and Working Vacations.
Great venue for Farm Non- Profits to host fund - raisers, and entertain donors.
Property Manager Lease: will be entertained with understanding that housing lease expires December 1st and would resume around March 1st depending on winter conditions. Owner will grant Right of First Refusal to tenants interested to return.
Perfect for couple or former B + B operator.
Owner will cover WI-FI costs.
Land could host a good size greenhouse alongside a large rectangular field area 120' x 36' for outdoor growing. Footprint space for proposed Greenhouse sits atop a former clay regulation sized tennis court setting.
Farmhouse Lease terms: Off Season - Leasing terms are based on 30 day minimum stays or longer. Current rates range from $2,000 monthly during the prime summer months with lower rates extended in the late fall - early spring months dependent upon on length of stay. Tenant will be offered a right of first refusal to return in the Spring to resume role in developing property out for the farming community.