The peacefulness and beauty of Nawandyn make it feel like you're stepping into another world. Warm, clear, water; beautiful flowers and tall trees; well-maintained grounds and pristine living space...allowed our large family group to spread out and enjoy the many amenities that this amazing property has to offer. The onsite owners were extremely cordial and helpful--I highly recommend Nawandyn!

The Nawandyn Estate is a serene piece of heaven in the Maine woods. Sitting amongst beautifully maintained grounds full of flowers and tall trees, Nawandyn was the perfect place for our big family reunion. We had guests of all ages, from 75-newborn and this property handled them all with aplomb. The main house is big and airy with gorgeous lake views. Kitchen is gigantic. Property is clean and well maintained. Diane, was a great and clear communicator throughout the booking process - she even arranged for extra cleaning and cooking staff we hired. The private lake access is really the crown jewel of this secluded, expansive property. A 5 minute walk down a private wooded path and you are on your own private beach on an uncrowded lake. The property's boat house has all the toys you could ever want - boats, floats, toys, fishing rods, etc. There are lounge chairs and a picnic table and wonderful smooth sand at your feet. I'd highly recommend Nawandyn for anyone looking for a break from the norm and especially those looking to gather a large group and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Our family of 30 gathered for a reunion at Nawandyn in July. This is a fantastic property that exceeded our expectations. The houses are interesting/historic and well cared for. Everything was clean and tidy. The grounds and landscaping are gorgeous. We enjoyed tennis, lounging on the pretty beach, swimming, fishing and kayaking/paddle boarding. The water was perfect for swimming. We took day trips to Portland, Mt. Washington and Attitash. Diane the owner is attentive and available with good suggestions for activities.

Our 24-person company had an amazing experience at Nawandyn and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the property and the accommodations. The grounds couldn't be more lovely. There are plenty of large-group meeting spaces, especially the boat house which was by far the crowd favorite. All of the activities - boating, tennis, volleyball, etc. - allowed for a lot of fun to be mixed with the more serious work. Diane worked with us on all of the details, from big to small, to make sure our 5-day stay was a success and the retreat met the company's objectives. It was top-notch in every way.

Nawandyn is a true treasure. Every member of our family reunion of 19 people ranging from 5 to 77 years old loved our week in gracious charming Nawandyn. We loved kayaking to the island, swimming to the float, croquet on the lawn, walking through the grounds, singing in the spacious living room, ping pong and tennis, having one dinner seating, quiet spots to read a book and more. We hope to be able to return again and again.

Need not say more than 3rd consecutive. Wonderful estate that is very well maintained and improved as needed. Centrally located in the Lake District of Maine though there is more than enough to keep you occupied on site. Private beach on a quiet lake is a true delight. Handles large groups well and the three buildings allows alone time when desired. Also a very adequate golf course across the street. Yes, we are planning to return for a fourth year!

We could not have found a better place to have a family reunion - all 30 of us - rangeing in ages from 2 - 75. The grounds and buildings are well cared for, the beach was perfect as well as the clay tennis court and the amenities were more than ample. Nawandyn was the perfect spot to meet the individual needs of everyone. The owners were available to fulfill any and all requests or answer any questions that we had. The mainhouse, the carriage house and the guest cottage provided us all with privacy when desired and large spaces in which to gather. Need I say more???

Our family is always in search of the perfect vacation spot, a place where we can sit back, relax and recharge. Nawandyn Estate provided us with all that and more... Between the morning kayaking, exploring the beautiful lake with the loons, fishing, swimming, floating on the water mattress, reading on the zero-gravity lounge chair, enjoying the magnificent sunsets, stargazing... we could not get enough. If you get tired of water activities, there is also the tennis court, badminton, bocci, croquet or just exploring the gardens galore...We stayed in the three bedroom Carriage House with a nicely equipped kitchen and thoroughly enjoyed the comfort and privacy. Everything was very clean, tastefully decorated, well-maintained and thoughtfully organized ( picnic basket, lamps, candles, grills, puzzles and books for rainy days or evenings,...) We had the pleasure of meeting the property owners and their commitment to provide their guests with the best possible accommodations was outstanding. We also recommend exploring the quaint town of Bridgton with its wonderful downtown shopping and restaurants. Our hope is to be back in Nawandyn Estate next year.

We had a wonderful time at Nawadyn Estates, which was the location of our family reunion of around 27 people. We had so much fun here that I saw less of Maine than I expected---no one wanted to leave. I highly recommend this as a relaxing destination with plenty to do. Highlights include: 1) the property is clean and well-maintained. The grounds include beautiful flower beds. You'll want to spend time on the property itself to take it all in. This is not a place where you come to sleep and spend the rest of the time somewhere else. 2) there is so much to do on site. There is a full-size tennis court, a ping pong table in a well-maintained, clean game room, fishing equipment, kayaks, paddle boat, a row boat and a great area to swim. There is equipment for tennis, badmitton, croquet and more. 3) there are 3 well-sized kitchens, with the main house having a large kitchen that can feed the entire group. Often staying in a house with history such as this means cramming into a tiny kitchen, but that is not the case here. The kitchens are well stocked. 4) Diane is on-site and always available to help or answer questions. 5) a charming town is nearby that features a nice, clean movie theater and fun shops. We also enjoyed a one hour trip on a cloudy day (so I could peel the younger set away from the breach) to Storyland in New Hampshire--an amusement park geared to children 12 and under. In total, we had a fantastic time and hated to leave. My children made memories to last a lifetime (including my youngest catching his largest fish to date). I highly recommend this location to others, especially those looking for a good family reunion site.

Our very large family vacations in Maine every year and have enjoyed many lakeside rentals. Nawandyn definitely earns top marks! Diane, the owner and caretaker, is lovely and accommodating. Her love for the estate and passion for planting is obvious as the property is home to several stunning (and enormous) English gardens. The beautifully manicured pine stands house countless birds and provide cool relief on the hottest of days. (We experienced this first hand - 95 all week!) The views are spectacular from each of the buildings we occupied during our weeklong stay. The beach is found downhill from the houses - a 3-4 minute walk through the woods. There are kayaks to explore Highland Lake, a BBQ, picnic table, deep sand and a great dock for fishing. Really comfy lounge chairs and floats, too. The boat house is to die for. I walked in and squealed. It feels antique and magical and crafted. Just right. Diane stocked the boat house with toys, boats and even beach towels. Very easy to spend all day down there. The homes are well equipped with kitchenware, games and books. We had everything we needed. The views from the houses are gorgeous. The rooms have a vintage feel and are well appointed. The dining room is arranged for 30 or so diners but there are more intimate spaces around the property to have a bite. A favorite spot for me was the back deck overlooking the gardens and mountain. Bridgton is a great little town with an organized shopping center. There are some great shops, movie theatre, good restaurants and a great little playground downtown. The center is just down the street - maybe 2 miles from Nawandyn. The area in general is terrific for antiquing and bike riding. This is a wonderful property in a gorgeous part of New England. A real gem.

Our group of 5 families just returned from a fabulous family reunion vacation at Nawandyn Estates. The 1st thing that attracted me to Nawandyn Estates was the flexibility in the number of people that can be accommodated. We ended up with 25 in our group but we could have had up to 32. A 2nd thing that attracted me was that the estate feels very private. It was a great treat to have the beach area to ourselves. The estate has 3 beautiful houses. The main house is where we would gather in the evening to prepare meals and enjoy each others company. It is a mix of early 20th century charm and modern conveniences. The kitchen has 2 large refrigerators, 2 stoves, and 2 sink areas which make preparing meals easy. One very nice feature of the main house is the large dining room with enough space for everyone to eat together. The estate has a remarkable variety of landscape environments. You enter the estate through a long hedge lined driveway. Before you get to the houses there is a huge lawn, a formal garden, a stand of giant trees and a tennis court. Below the main house is a steep hill with a very large flower garden. On the hill sloping down to the lake is a forest. And on the lake is a sandy beach. The estate is on a 4 miles long lake. The beach was the main focus of our daily activities. On one side of the beach is a boat house containing 3 kayaks and a row boat. We took full advantage of these as well as the floating swimming dock. We also had our own dock to park a rented motor boat. We used the motor boat for water skiing. For those of us that do not water ski we had a large inflatable float which we pulled behind the boat. This gave and exciting ride for people clinging to it. Bridgton Highland Country Club is one-quarter mile away and some of our group played golf and tennis there. Bridgton Main Street is just a 5 minute drive. It has lots of charming stores and it is a nice place to spend a few hours wandering and shopping. More important for me was the two grocery stores which makes shopping for groceries quick and easy. Our family holds a reunion vacation every two years. What made our vacation at Nawandyn stand out from the others is that there is so much available to do on the estate that family members chose to spend more time together than in previous vacations. Diane, the owner of the estate, and here son Bob were very friendly and helpful. In all I would highly recommend Nawandyn Estates.

Just spent a fabulous weekend at Nawandyn Estate with good friends! The Carriage House was perfect for our small group! I loved being able to step out of my bedroom onto the balcony and look out over the lake! There’s also plenty of room if you have a larger group, family get-together, or business retreat with the additional residences on the property. We had a great time exploring the beautiful gardens, hiking the path through the woods down to the Boathouse, and simply enjoying the peace and quiet. Lucky for us the lake water was still warm so we took the kayaks out daily – what better way to see everything come alive than from the water early in the morning?! And the food!! The first night we wanted the Maine lobster experience and the owner, Diane, suggested a great little place in town where all we had to do was pick up our made-to-order lobster dinners! The next two nights she suggested two absolutely wonderful local gourmet restaurants in nearby towns (76 Pleasant St in Norway and Oxford House Inn in Fryeburg) – creative choices for a deliciously unique dining experience! Overall, a truly fantastic experience! If you are looking for an ideal place to get away, I highly recommend Nawandyn Estate! Definitely hope to visit again soon!