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The Woodlawn Ellsworth

The Woodlawn Ellsworth
19 Black House Drive
207-667-8671

Our Vision

A vibrant historic estate for recreation and education

Our Mission

Woodlawn nurtures curiosity and a sense of place by promoting Downeast Maine's cultural heritage and offering diverse educational and recreational experiences.

Our Values

Respect for the Founding Principles of the Woodlawn property and the goals for its use, growth and sustainability, with deliberate focus on:

Woodlawn's culture that enables us to pursue sustainable, relevant, and entrepreneurial efforts that serve our current and future needs, The lessons of our region's history and its relevance to today, Responsible policymaking, relying on due diligence, expertise, and consensus of the Woodlawn Board of Trustees through thoughtful discussion and deliberation.

​Respect for, and commitment to, the Hancock County community, with deliberate focus on:
Support and furtherance of the fellowship, respect, and sense of purpose that visitors experience at Woodlawn and the strong sense of place that the property evokes.
Woodlawn's community relationships, enhanced through programming, community leadership, cooperation and collaboration.
The importance of our guest's experience by encouraging an individual sense of satisfaction and enjoyment.

​Understanding and pursuit of Woodlawn's responsibility to nurture interest in, and educate our visitors about, Hancock County's history, with deliberate focus on:
Access to world class educational and archival resources for research and enrichment.
Our unique and diverse recreational opportunities provided through our land holdings.


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