Welcome
Cozy Coastal Retreat in Southern Maine
Enjoy cozy accommodations at Thistle Pond Cottage, a perfect Southern Maine retreat, nestled between the pond and the ocean.
Experience Thistlepondcottage
Welcome to Your Retreat
Welcome to serenity—your cozy accommodations in the heart of Thistle Pond Cottage. Curl up beside the warm glow of the fire, breathe in the quiet, and feel the pace of life gently slow. Every corner is designed to help you unwind, reconnect, and settle into the peaceful rhythm of garden-to-table living at this Southern Maine retreat.
Home, Sweet Cottage
Upon your arrival at Thistle Pond Cottage, you’ll be greeted with a warm loaf of freshly baked bread straight from our cottage kitchen. Enjoy it with local butter and farmhouse jam — a simple, heartfelt welcome to your cozy accommodations in this Southern Maine retreat.
Farmhouse Style Kitchen
Our kitchen at Thistle Pond Cottage is stocked just like home — everything you need is right at your fingertips. From utensils to fresh herbs and pantry basics, it’s designed so you can cook, sip, and savor without a single worry. Enjoy cozy accommodations in this Southern Maine retreat as you step in, make yourself comfortable, and feel instantly at home.
DISCOVER REST AND DEEP SLEEP
LUXURIOUS KING
Drift into deep, restorative sleep in the cozy accommodations of Thistle Pond Cottage, wrapped in soft linens and surrounded by the calm hush of the Southern Maine retreat. Wake refreshed, renewed, and ready to savor the slow, simple magic of a new day.
REJUVINATION SHOWER
Every bedroom in our cozy accommodations features a walk-in shower designed to awaken your senses and melt away stress. Guests at Thistle Pond Cottage often say it’s the best shower they’ve ever experienced, complete with natural, wellness-focused products that leave you feeling refreshed and restored during your Southern Maine retreat.
SERENE TWIN
SERENE TWIN
Our charming twin bedroom at Thistle Pond Cottage is perfect for friends or family, offering cozy accommodations that feel just as comfortable as our king. Bright, cheerful, and thoughtfully appointed, it’s a delightful Southern Maine retreat where everyone can unwind, relax, and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep.
About Thistle Pond Cottage
Our Coastal Retreat
Step inside Thistle Pond Cottage and feel as if you’ve wandered into a storybook retreat. With its rustic charm and cozy accommodations, this Southern Maine retreat offers cozy nooks and a kitchen that invites you to create. Every corner is designed to feel like home. Outside, native plants and gardens bustle with life, and as a certified wildlife habitat, you’ll spot birds, butterflies, and other friendly visitors throughout your stay. Our high-tunnel tomatoes, pizza oven, and abundant herbs are meant to inspire both your cooking and your imagination—whether you’re harvesting, preparing a meal, or simply enjoying the serenity of this magical cottage escape.
MEET YOUR HOSTS!
For over 25 years, Alexis and Hamish have traveled the world, staying in everything from cozy cottages and charming Airbnbs to bustling hostels—always chasing that perfect mix of comfort, character, and connection. Along the way, they discovered a love for hosting, cooking, and growing their own food, and friends kept encouraging them to create a space of their own.
In 2023, they took the plunge and made that dream come to life when building Thistlepond Cottage. Every corner has been thoughtfully built, and they’re continuously expanding the kitchen gardens for guests to enjoy. Alexis and Hamish live just behind the cottage with their two gentle Great Danes, Leah and Atlas.
Set beside a large pond teeming with wildlife, Thistlepond Cottage is a certified wildlife habitat—a place designed with care for both people and nature. Here, you’re invited to slow down, soak in the surroundings, and leave inspired to bring a little piece of this peaceful, seasonal life back home with you.
A place to slow down, think deeply, & create with intentioN
Retreats at Thistle Pond Cottage
Thistle Pond Cottage has always been a place for quiet mornings, slow meals, and time spent close to nature — a home where life moves at a gentler pace.
For those seeking more than a holiday stay, we also host small, intentional retreats designed for deep focus, creative clarity, and genuine restoration. Whether you’re a group of writers longing for uninterrupted time, or a small creative team in need of space to think and realign, Thistle Pond Cottage offers a calm, grounding environment where meaningful work can unfold naturally.
This is not a conference venue.
It’s a home — held quietly for thoughtful people.
Writers Retreats
Writers don’t need more instruction.
They need time, quiet, and a place that lets their nervous system settle.
Writers retreats at Thistle Pond Cottage are intentionally simple and unhurried. Days are shaped by natural light, shared meals, and long stretches of uninterrupted time to write, read, edit, or simply think.
Here, creativity isn’t forced — it’s supported.
A typical writers retreat includes:
- Long, quiet mornings for focused writing
- Afternoons for walking, reading, or reflection
- Evenings gathered around shared meals and gentle conversation
- Cozy indoor spaces and nature just outside the door
There is no rigid schedule, no productivity pressure, and no performance expectation — only space to do the work that’s been waiting for your full attention.
Who These Retreats Are For
These retreats are especially well-suited for:
- Writers & authors
- Editorial and content teams
- Small creative studios
- Founders and thinkers who work with ideas
Group sizes are intentionally kept small to preserve the quiet, intimacy, and home-like feeling of the space.
What Makes Thistle Pond Cottage Different
- A real home — not a hotel or retreat center
- Quiet by design, surrounded by nature
- Cozy, lived-in spaces that invite comfort and focus
- Seasonal rhythms, slow meals, and room to breathe
- No forced team-building or over-programming
This is a place where people feel safe to slow down — and where clarity naturally follows.
How It Works
Hosting a retreat here is intentionally simple.
- Reach out with your preferred dates and group size
- We’ll talk through your vision and intentions
- We prepare the space — you arrive and settle in
Each retreat is shaped collaboratively to honor both the group and the rhythm of the cottage.
An Invitation.....
If your team has ever talked about getting away to write, think, or reset — without distraction or urgency — Thistle Pond Cottage may be the place you’ve been looking for.
Interested in hosting a retreat?
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Reserve and Relax
We can't wait to welcome you to Thistle Pond Cottage! Book your stay today and prepare to unwind in our cozy accommodations at this charming Southern Maine retreat. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to your visit.
Contact Us
Better yet, see us in person!
If you have any questions or need assistance with your stay at Thistle Pond Cottage, our cozy accommodations are here to help. We can’t wait to welcome you to our Southern Maine retreat and assist you in planning your perfect cozy escape.
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