Sunday, August 2

Arrive in Portland on your own, and settle into The Press Hotel, located in Portland’s charming Old Port District. In the early evening, join us at the hotel for a welcome reception where you will meet our team and your fellow bakers. Afterwards, enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure—whether you’d like to unwind or begin exploring Portland.

Monday, August 3

We’ll wander the port district’s charming cobblestone streets to visit local bakeries, then roll up our sleeves for a hands-on baking class where we’ll master Maine’s beloved treat—the iconic Whoopie Pie. As the day winds down, we’ll step aboard a historic, Maine-built schooner for a breathtaking sunset cruise, taking in the quiet beauty of the islands that dot the coastline.

Tuesday, August 4

From Portland, we’ll head a few hours north along the coastline to Camden, the picturesque harbor town we’ll call home for the next few days. Along the way, we’ll stop at a classic lobster shack in a traditional fishing village for a picnic-style lunch of lobster rolls and chowder, with views of boats returning with their daily catch. The rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to begin exploring Camden at your own pace.

Wednesday, August 5

For today’s activities, we’ll divide into two groups of bakers. One group will head to the Saltwater Farm Cooking School in nearby Lincolnville to prepare several Maine summertime classics—cobblers, buckles, and galettes—followed by a lovely lunch. The other group will begin the day foraging for local blueberries before moving into the kitchen at Tops’l Farm to learn the art of jam-making. A true farm-to-table lunch will follow.

Enjoy the evening on your own in Camden.

Thursday, August 6

For the day’s activities, we’ll divide into two groups of bakers. You will participate in the experience that you didn’t the day before.

In the early evening, we’ll have a toast to new baking friends and a fabulous week of culinary adventures in Maine.

Friday, August 7

We will depart for Portland as a group mid-morning, making a drop off at Portland International Jetport and The Press Hotel for those that wish to extend their stay in Portland.

Where We’ll Stay

In Portland, we’ll stay at the The Press Hotel, a boutique property located in Portland’s charming Old Port District. Housed in the historic Gannett Building, the former home of the Portland Press Herald newspaper, The Press Hotel has odes to its past and journalism throughout.

For our stay in Camden, 16 Bay View overlooks Camden Harbour, with each room featuring a gas fireplace for coziest coastal vibes. Our VIP packages include suite accommodations at Camden Harbour Inn, which is perched on a hilltop overlooking the picturesque town, that’s about a five-minute walk into the heart of shopping and dining.

Travel to and from Maine

There are daily flights from several US airport hubs to Portland International Jetport (PWM). When booking your flight, make sure you book Portland, Maine, and not Portland, Oregon. Guests are responsible for getting themselves to Portland when the retreat commences.

For your departure flight, do not book a flight earlier than 1:30 p.m. We will arrive at Portland International Jetport in time for 1:30 p.m. departures. If you deviate from this schedule, you will be responsible for your own transportation from Camden to the airport.

We recommend booking your flight early for the best rates and schedules since summer is a busy time in Maine.

The Bake from Scratch team is at your disposal to help you navigate travel. Email events@bakefromscratch.com for assistance.

Booking

Half of the retreat cost (50%) is due within 48 hours along with a signed travel waiver and cancellation policy acknowledgment to secure your reservation. The second half of the retreat cost (50%) is due March 15, 2026. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Trip prices are in U.S. dollars.

Costs

The price of the trip includes all hotel accommodations, all baking classes, some meals, all scheduled retreat activities, transit to/from scheduled retreat activities, and roundtrip transfers to Camden. Single-occupancy, double-occupancy, and baking participant plus non-baking guest rates are available. In addition, three VIP packages are available, which include suite accommodations in Portland and at Camden Harbour Inn in Camden.

A 3% discount is included for payments taken via secure bank transfer (ACH). If you’d like to pay for the entire retreat in full at booking, a 1% discount will be applied.

Your credit card will be charged by Hoffman Media, the parent company of Bake from Scratch.

Cancellation

Since the trip is nonrefundable, we strongly suggest buying trip insurance.

If you don’t purchase travel insurance, you agree to indemnify us against any charges that might otherwise be covered by your insurance. You further agree that we are not responsible for any costs of cancellation or costs related to travel interruptions or COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, there may be limitations relating to activities. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result of changing circumstances. Please know that we are working closely with our partners to plan and execute a safe baking retreat for our guests, but there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 when traveling. By booking this baking retreat, you acknowledge and assume these risks associated with travel.

We reserve the right to cancel this retreat if fewer than 20 participants have signed up by July 1, 2026. We will send an email confirmation to all participants when this number has been met. If Bake from Scratch initiates the cancellation, we will refund all payments.

Have a question about this baking retreat? Email events@bakefromscratch.com.

What airport do I fly into?

There are daily flights from several US airport hubs to Portland International Jetport (PWM). When booking your flight, make sure you book Portland, Maine, and not Portland, Oregon.

Can I extend my stay at the hotels?

If you’d like to inquire about additional nights in Portland or Camden, email events@bakefromscratch.com. Maine is extremely busy during the height of summer, so plan ahead if you intend to extend your trip.

Are children able to attend this retreat?

All participants must be at least 18 years old to attend this baking retreat.

What should I plan to wear during baking classes and on the retreat?

For baking classes, activities, and travel, the dress is smart casual. Sneakers are recommended for standing in baking classes and walking on cobblestone streets.

Are the baking classes hands-on?

Yes, all baking classes are hands-on.

If I book a double-occupancy package, will the hotel room have two beds?

Due to the uniqueness of some of our hotels, double-occupancy rooms may not have two beds. Please let us know as soon as possible if you’d like a double-occupancy room so we can check availability.

Is this retreat better suited for professionals or home bakers?

Our retreats are geared toward passionate home bakers, but professionals are always welcome. Whether you’re a beginning baker or someone who’s been baking for years, our baking classes and culinary experiences offer immersion into local baking cultures, so there’s always something everyone can learn.

Will we have any free time?

You will have some free time to explore on your own. We will equip you with our list of favorite restaurants and activities.

I want to bring my travel companion, but they don’t want to participate in the baking classes. What can they do?

We offer a baking participant plus non-baking guest package for this very reason! This package allows you to bake and participate in all retreat activities while your travel companion explores on their own. As a part of this package, hotel accommodations, welcome reception, lobster shack lunch, sunset cruise, and transfers to/from Camden are included for your non-baking companion.

To reserve your space, email events@bakefromscratch.com. Reservations will be taken in the order in which we receive emails.