Charming Eastern Shore Home - Built in 2011

New Listing - Richard Budden, Realtor

Eastern Shore cottage style home was built in 2011 and is nestled in the Chestertown Historic District. The home offers off-street parking and a finished basement. Convenient location is a walk away from Washington College, the Chester River Walk and downtown Chestertown shops, galleries, restaurants and cafes. Well cared-for home has an open floor plan invoking a casual ambiance. The bright, spacious kitchen has countertop seating and a dining area that opens to the deck and a peaceful view of woods and plantings. Link to more information and large photos.  Offered at $342,000.  

Crow Vineyard & Winery

Wine & Oyster Pairing Event

Saturday, March 9, 2019

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Crow Vineyard is hosting a local pairing of award-winning Crow wines and oysters from Orchard Point Oysters *  The pairing includes a tasting of 3 wines and 3 oysters as well as samples of local Eve’s Cheese and Crow grass-fed Angus beef. Additional wine and oysters, raw or grilled, will be available for purchase. Link to more information: Crow Vineyard Wine Pairing Event

Award Winning Crow Vineyard & Winery is also a lovely Farmstay B&B.  Guests can enjoy wine tastings, farm-to-table experiences and other events. The winery is located in Kennedyville on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, just north of Chestertown.

Savor the rich history of Brampton Inn. Set on 20 acres, the beautifully restored 1860 Eastern Shore manor house offers gracious hospitality and 13 ensuite refined lodgings in both the Inn and other cottages on the property. The Inn, a Select Registry property and rated #1 on Trip Advisor, is conveniently located just 2-miles from historic Chestertown. Brampton is a strong, viable business and is offered by its owner of over 30 years as a turnkey operation. Also for sale is an adjacent home built in 2003 set on 10-acres and an additional 5-acre parcel. The property is being offered for $2,495,000.  Link to photos and information  Brampton Info 

Eastern Shore waterfront retreat is privately sited on Mill Creek. Designed with cedar exterior and interior, the single floor home offers a casual ambiance with great room and large windows with water views. A new roof was installed in 2013. The dock, new deck, hot tub and floating dock invite outdoor living. Enjoy historic Chestertown with its River Walk, Washington College, shops and dining.  Foreston Photos & Info.  Offered at $521,000. 

CHESTERTOWN, MARYLAND EVENT

PAINT THE TOWN - APRIL 26-29, 2018

Artists from all over the Mid-Atlantic region will paint the local scene during RiverArts annual plein air event, Paint the Town.  Paintings will be available for sale at the RiverArts Gallery. There is a two-hour Quick Draw on Sunday in Fountain Park. More information about the event.  

Avalon Waterfront Farm - Sold

Eastern Shore Waterfront 140-acre farm on 1.5 miles of unparalleled waterfront on famed Crab Alley Bay and Little Creek. Avalon Farm’s unspoiled property offers sweeping waterviews, riprapped shoreline,and  70 tillable acres. Perfect for deer, duck and goose hunting. The c.1864 house is in need of renovation, but offers a desirable waterview footprint. 1-Hr from Wash, D.C. and 2-Hrs from Phila.  Offered at $2,550,000. 

Waterfowl Festival | Easton, Maryland
November 10, 11, 12, 2017

An annual event since November, 1971, the wildlife art show, sportsman’s expo celebrates all things “Eastern Shore”. Nationally recognized wildlife artists: painters, sculptors, carvers and photographers will be exhibiting their work in the galleries in historic downtown Easton. Some of the highlights of the festival include the kids fishing derby, art activities, calling contests, retriever demonstrations and DockDogs Competition. For more info visit:  Waterfowl Festival Info

There are plenty of food vendors serving local eastern shore cuisine and a wine & beer tasting pavilion.

And on a special note, Scott Budden will be serving up his Orchard Point Oysters at The Waterfowl

Date(s):

November 4, 2017 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Overview:

Adkins Arboretum in Talbot County will have five native gardens on the tour, “Celebrating Natives” - highlighting the beauty of native gardens and their importance in creating a biodiverse landscape. The gardens featured in this Talbot County tour display a range of beautiful and creative native plantings. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the tour. Register in advance and save! Link to more information:  Celebrating Fall Gardens

Location:

Adkins Arboretum
Adkins Arboretum
12610 Eveland Rd
Ridgely, MD 21660
(410) 634-2847

CHESTERTOWN DOWNRIGGING WEEKEND

October 27-29, 2017

Visit Chestertown, one of America’s best preserved historic seaports, for Downrigging Weekend - one of the largest annual Tall Ship and Wooden Boat Festivals on the East Coast. In it's 17th year, the festival is organized by Sultana Education Foundation, a non-profit that first formed around the construction of the Sultana. Today, Sultana is a school ship, carrying thousands of children and other passengers on educational trips throughout the year. 

One of the main events is the Fireworks and Ship Illumination on Friday night when all the visiting ships are illuminated. Over the weekend, enjoy performances by world-class musicians; lectures by nationally recognized authors and filmmaker or

Eastern shore home is just a block from the Chester River and a walk away from historic Chestertown’s river walk, shops, dining and Washington College. Recently remodeled home offers updated kitchen, whole house generator, and guest suite. The separate studio in the backyard is a fun getaway decorated with original paintings and slogans. An inviting sun porch overlooks the private backyard with lovely perennial gardens. Located in Queen Anne’s County near marinas and kayak launch.  View more info and photos.  Offered at: $425,000.