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When frost begins to lace the pines of MidCoast Maine and the daylight softens into glowing winter hues, Camp DeForest emerges as one of New England’s most enchanting year-round retreats. Just a short drive from Camden and Belfast on the Penobscot Bay, this boutique lodge and cabins destination turns the art of the winter escape into something both timeless and luxuriously intimate.

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Camp DeForest opened this year at the site of the former Ducktrap Motel at 12 Whitney Road, offering well-appointed cabins and traditional motel rooms where guests can stay at all times of the year. 

But it also has many touches meant to evoke a classic camp experience, including private fire rings with materials for s’mores, the raising of flags, games and outdoor activities, and booklets listing merit-badge style achievements for guests to complete during their visit.

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“We wanted to invest in the area, we live in Northport, and we probably watched way too much Schitt’s Creek and Hotel Makeover during the pandemic and decided it would be a good idea to buy a 1950s motor lodge and cabins. And what we thought would be a quick redecoration turned into a three-year remodel,” said Jessica Brim-DeForest, owner of Camp DeForest.

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The brainchild of Northport residents Jessica and Brady Brim-DeForest, Camp DeForest is designed to give the impression of a classic 50s motel, with strong summer camp vibes. All 14 rooms and cabins have been fully refurbished, with modern/vintage furnishing and amenities, hardwood flooring, and four season heating and insulation. 

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