Schooner Landing
Restaurant & Marina
Damariscotta, Maine
Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina
A beloved piece of Damariscotta’s history—Schooner Landing brought people together on the waterfront for over 25 years.
The Fire
A heartbreaking morning in Damariscotta—on September 1st 2024, Schooner Landing was lost to a devastating fire. Despite the efforts of brave firefighters and first responders, strong winds made the battle even harder.
The Aftermath
The fire may have taken the walls of Schooner Landing, but it could never take away the spirit. We are grateful for safety, heartbroken for the loss, and thankful for the memories.
The Summer 2025 Staff
“Schooner Landing was great because it had years of people involved in it, it wasn’t great because it was a pieced together building with some warped boards; it was great because everybody had been there for so long and the love of those people is what made it great.” -- Caleb Jones, Co-Owner
Our Employee Benefit --Rock with the Rubble
On September 22nd 2024, our community came together in the most incredible way. With over 4,000 visitors, live music, great food, and an outpouring of love, we raised over $25,000 to support our 49 displaced employees. It was an emotional and much-needed day—proof of what makes our community so special.
Our Community...
“There were people at 4 a.m. in the driveway (of the restaurant) I haven’t seen in 10 years hugging and crying. The whole outreach has been amazing, but that’s the town we live in, you know?”
-- Scott Folsom, Co-Owner
Moving On...
On November 25th 2024, Hanley Construction and Ocean’s Edge Marine Construction began the challenging task of removing an estimated 205 tons of debris, with Ocean’s Edge also setting up a sea barrier to protect the river as cleanup efforts continue.
The Plan
A step forward for us! On March 3, Scott Folsom spoke at the Damariscotta Planning Board meeting, where his application to rebuild the pier was officially approved.
Rebuilding the Deck...
We’ll kick off the 2025 season with the pier in place, and after Labor Day, we’re hopeful to break ground on our final build—though the planning is still in the works.
A temporary solution...
Exciting news! We’re planning to reopen (TBA WHEN!) with the same counter service at the bar, now with a kitchen operating out of our newly acquired food trailer! And yes, live music is coming back too. We can't wait to see everyone soon!
Thank you everyone for your continued love and support.