Peninsula Pick: Phippsburg

On any map, Phippsburg stands out among Maines midcoast peninsulas for its southerly reach into Casco Bay. But thats not all that makes it special. Phippsburg is well-known for its easy access to nature preserves and outdoor activities, as well as its gorgeous beaches. Lesser known for its rich history, Phippsburg [...]

Many are trying their best to live an environmentally-conscious lifestyle. Several of LandVests clients have hopped on the bandwagon by installing solar panels for guilt-free electric." Not only does it help save a homeowner money, it also helps to protect the environment. We asked our clients to tell us about their clean energy [...]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in one of LandVests properties? We invite our owners to tell us a bit about their experience, what they love about their homes and a bit of their history. The owners of Ram Island share how they discovered their magical island retreat, and some of their favorite things about the island [...]

Last weekend, Financial Times ran an excellent article titled, The Beginners Guide to Buying a Private Island, which featured Ram Island, currently listed for sale by LandVest in Camden, Maine. The article discussed the pros and cons of island ownership in different parts of the world with some well-researched tips for any prospective [...]

This historic residence, located on one of the many islands in Muscongus Bay, has been lovingly and painstakingly restored to its original charming character. Built in 1917 by John Aspinwall, a wealthy businessman from New York, the residence was an elegant seasonal retreat where Aspinwall and his family spent their summers hunting, fishing [...]

Have you ever wondered how a magnificent house came to be on an island? How the materials and the workers traveled day after day to build something remote and special? Who builds on an island, and why? Often these stories are lost over time, but the previous steward of Ram Island, who was responsible for its development into a habitable [...]