Best Sleigh Rides in Maine

The best sleigh rides in Maine may convince summer lovers of the real beauty of the winter season in one of America’s northernmost states. While lots Maine residents and seasonal visitors may see winter just as a time to wait for the joy of summer along the rock bound coast of Maine, there are others who have learned about the other Maine. Winter in Maine, even for folks who don’t enjoy more active outdoor sports can reveal the full magnificence of the snow covered landscape of woods and field as seen from one of these best sleigh rides in Maine.

High View Farms. In Harrison, Maine there sits a perfect 100 acre swatch of fantastic real estate. It’s not that it has a huge mansion or well manicured lawns and flower beds. To the contrary this is country land and when it covers over with snow , as land during a Maine winter does, it becomes a true winter wonderland with natural white and glimmering beauty as far as the eye can see.

Best of all this fantastic landscape can be seen and traversed without much effort on your part at all. Pay the ticket price and hop aboard a horse drawn sided snow sled that can carry you and your family or friends through the magic setting and make you almost a part of it. Especially pleasant is the sound made by the bell laced harness worn by the Belgian Draft Horses pulling you along. It may be very hard to keep from bursting into a chorus or two of “Jingle Bells”. But don’t worry the driver has heard it before.

It will cost you $50 to rent out the sled and then $10 per person. You can add to your fun by spending an extra $35 for hot chocolate, a bonfire and roasting marshmallows for your group. Not bad for a ride you aren’t likely to forget soon on one of the best sleigh rides in Maine. For more information or to make a reservation call High View Farm at 207-595-1601.

Rockin’ Horse Stables. When the snow is not on the ground, Rockin’ Horse Stables is known by the locals in Kennebunkport as a great place to arrange for a horse drawn carriage ride, pony rides or even a wagon ride. But come winter their is another great activity offered at Rockin’ Horse Stables, some of the best sleigh rides in Maine.

Frosty fields and pine trees dipped in sugar, well snow really, await those who make there way here. Rockin’ Horse Stables can accommodate a party of beauty seekers of up to 50 if you want to make it a full family party or gather for a group event. You can also reserve the smaller, more intimate sleigh for yourself and someone special. Either way the ride is not a thrill ride like what you might get if you went snow tubing or ice skating. It is scenic, serene and peaceful. It inspires great thoughts and smiling faces. When its over you can reflect on the beauty before the warmth of a real fire and some tasty hot chocolate.

To arrange for this Maine adventure call 207-967-4288

Smiling Hill Farm The Knight family in Westbrook, Maine own and operate Smiling Hill Farm a working dairy farm that also offers educational opportunities to area schools and residents. There is a lot going on here at this 500 acre farm.. Smiling Hill has its own dairy store that attracts customers with its old fashioned fresh from the cow products. You can still get milk in a bottle here. There’s also ice cream, cheese products and fudge. But what also draws folks in the winter is the chance to take a no frills sleigh ride over the snow covered terrain of Smiling Hill.

The farm offers two package deals for its sleigh rides. Standard is a half hour sleigh ride at $5 per person with a $75 group minimum. The more elaborate package includes the half hour ride over the farmland but adds a stop at a log cabin to warm up around a pot bellied stove while you enjoy a cup of hot chocolate . The difference in price is only $2 per person.

Make your arrangements at 207-775-4818 ext.53

Meadow Creek . Sumner, Maine is not a big city and Meadow Creek which is located in Sumner isn’t a huge commercial venture. Still, for people just looking for the experience of an old fashioned sleigh ride through the beautiful landscape of Western Maine, Meadow Creek can turn out to be the place to go for one of the best sleigh rides in Maine.

Meadow Creek has been offering sleigh rides for only 10 years. They are often involved in offering sleigh rides away from Meadow Creek. For example throughout the month of December their team will be giving sleigh rides on weekends at L. L. Bean’s store. But Meadow Creek owners make it clear that they are willing to rent out their team either to come to you or to provide a sleigh ride on site at Meadow Cree, according to your specific request. They have experience doing special occasions like birthday party rides, holiday rides or anniversary events.

For all occasions the horses involved are huge Belgian Draft horses that weigh 2,000 pound a piece but sound magical as they move along setting off the 200 bells that adorn the sled and harness. Its a great experience for the first time or the 21st time. You can make arrangements for your private riding adventure by calling 207- 388-2044