Historic Inns of Rockland - Pies On Parade 2010 - Captain Lindsey House Inn

January 23, 2010 marks National Pie Day, according to the American Pie Council. Because nothing tops a cold winter day like a warm piece of pie, the Historic Inns of Rockland will celebrate pie with the 6th Annual Pies On Parade, Inn-to-Inn Pie Tour, scheduled for January 24, 2010, 1:00-5:00pm (rain, snow or shine!). Along with a wonderful collection of recipes to take home and samples of more than 40 different pies, the inns will offer tours of common areas and some guest rooms.

In June, 2007, the Food Network named Rockland Pie Town USA when renowned chef, Bobby Flay, came to challenge the "Pie Moms" to a Throwdown. To live up to their Pie Town reputation, a number of Rockland restaurants and shops will join in the pie-fun offering samplings of everything from chicken pot pie to pizza pie, and also once again trolley service between all of the participating businesses will be provided by All Aboard Trolley.

Proceeds from this event benefit the Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry. With need at an all-time high, your participation becomes all the more important. Over the past four years, nearly $20,000 has been donated from this event to help provide food for Midcoast families. With this year's donation, Historic Inns of Rockland expect to make it to the $25,000 donation mark.

As a bonus, Rockland businesses will offer pie tour goers samplings and the chance to learn more about their winter menus. The following restaurants will participate; pie treats being served might tentatively include (based on 2009 menus):

• Pastry Garden: Chocolate Decadence Pie


• Amalfi: Lemon Tart and Seasonal Fruit Crostade


• Café Miranda: Signature Mojo Pizza Pie


• In Good Company: Assorted Pizzettas featuring local ingredients


• Lily's Bistro: Lemon curd pie with ginger crust

New for 2010: Tour goers staying at the inns will be treated to an exclusive tour of Audubon's Project Puffin Center featuring "Puff(in) Pastry Pies and another exclusive tour of the Maine Lighthouse Museum with Lite Pies. Additionally, those staying at inns will be invited to an exclusive wine and pie tasting at the Wine Cellar. All Aboard Trolley will provide complimentary shuttle service between each of the pie stops.

After a fabulous overnight stay at the Captain Lindsey House Inn, your package valued at $211 includes:

• Two tickets to the Pies On Parade Tour


• Complimentary personal pie

Exclusive tours of the Puffin Project and Lighthouse Museum, a wine and pie tasting, a copy of the Historic Inns of Rockland cookbook, INNdulgences.