COOKSEY DRAFT FOR DOWNEAST

While much has changed in Seal Harbor since the earliest
summer visitors in in 1890’s, there are two key elements
that have contributed to the uniqueness of the village as
a vacation retreat for generations of American families
such as the Rockefeller's and the Ford's. The most
obvious is nature herself, reflected in the enduring
natural beauty and accessibility of Acadia National Park
with its mountains, forest, bold granite ocean shores,
scenic elevated drives, and equally delightful carriage
roads and bridle paths.
H I S T O R Y
But there is also the understated elegance of the place,
the low key simplicity of living, and a deep sense of
serenity derived from the privacy and distance from the
hurry and restlessness of high-pressure modern life. In
Seal Harbor, one enjoys nearness to unspoiled nature and
spaces that are ideal for quiet reflection. Those who have
embraced the timelessness of this beloved island
community and its unsurpassed restorative qualities
cherish their time here and count the days until they can
return.