Information for Families of Young Artists

Young artists have been notified and confirmed for the 2026 season. Everyone now has access to a password-protected page on our website containing valuable information and resources. 

If, after reading this, you still have questions, contact Meredith Amado, Executive Director, via email or phone/text at 302-562-3789.

OUR LOCATION

Blue Hill is on the coast of Maine, approximately 250 miles north of Boston, about a five-hour drive by car. The Kneisel Hall campus is located at 137 Pleasant Street, a quarter mile north of the town center.

PLANNING TO VISIT US IN MAINE?

• Automobile: 137 Pleasant Street, Blue Hill, Maine, 04614
• Airplane: Several airlines serve Bangor International Airport (BGR), a one-hour drive from Blue Hill. 
• Bus: Concord Coachlines (formerly, Concord Trailways) operates daily service between Boston and Bangor. Concord Coachlines picks up at the airport in Boston and at South Station. Other bus companies exist, please book only with Concord.
• Please note: There are limited taxi and Uber services in Maine.

LODGING

While Young Artists are house on-campus, we do not have guest quarters available. Local inns and hotels include:

• Blue Hill Inn, Blue Hill
• Barncastle Hotel & Restaurant, Blue Hill
• Brooklin Inn, Brooklin
• Pentagoet Inn, Castine
• Pilgrim’s Inn, Deer Isle

Additional lodging can be found via Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce.

WHAT TO PACK

Attire in Maine is casual, yet it is expected that Young Artists dress a bit nicer for “concert attire” Layers are helpful! The weather in Maine can be warm during the day, then cool and damp at night. 

LAUNDRY

Laundry facilities are available at Blue Hill Laundry. 

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital is located close to our campus.

CELL SERVICE & WIFI

• Due to our location at the base of Blue Hill Mountain, cell service can be limited on campus but is generally sufficient around town and in the region.
• Free WiFi is available nearby at Blue Hill Public Library.

COMING TO CAMPUS FOR A VISIT?

• Except for concerts, guests must be introduced to Meredith on arrival.
• A guest in your room must be approved by your roommate.
• Guests may not stay more than three nights.
• Guests must follow the campus rules, or they will be asked to leave.
• Guests are charged $25 per night.

PERFORMANCES & TICKETING

Students attend everything on campus free of charge. If you would like to purchase tickets for a concert, please use our website or make arrangements with the Box Office Manager at (207) 812-2822. We recommend that you book tickets well in advance, as most faculty concerts will sell out. Student concerts and masterclasses are free.

CAMPUS RULES

• Smoking is NOT permitted ANYWHERE on the upper campus grounds or in any campus building. If you do smoke you may smoke only in the lower parking lot.
• The consumption of any alcoholic beverage by minors on campus is not permitted.
• The use of illegal drugs is forbidden.
• Camping on campus (including sleeping in cars) is prohibited. 
• No pets on campus.
• Permission for overnight absence from campus must be arranged with the Executive Director. 
• Discretion will be always expected of your behavior, along with full respect and consideration for others and their privacy.
• Quiet hours, begin at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and end at TIME

DINING

• Meals are available to students, faculty, and staff, only.
• Local options include:
  • Blue Hill Co-op, groceries and cafe
  • Bucklin Coffee, coffee and baked goods
  • Hannaford, groceries
  • Barncastle, restaurant and bar
  • Arborvine, fine dining
  • Marlintini’s, casual dining and bar
  • Blaze
  • Mike’s Market II, convenience store, pizza and burgers
  • Yanni’s, pizza
• Kneisel Hall is on well water, which is tested and safe to drink.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Ship via UPS or FedEx: 

[Your Name]
Kneisel Hall
137 Pleasant Street
Blue Hill, ME
04614 

• Mail (letters and USPS boxes) can be addressed to:

[Your Name]
Kneisel Hall
P.O. Box 648
Blue Hill, ME 04614

• USPS mail is brought to campus daily.
• Blue Hill Post Office is a short walk from campus.
• FedEx packages can be shipped from Walgreen’s in Blue Hill. UPS packages can be shipped from the UPS Store in Ellsworth.
• In case of emergency, phone the Kneisel Hall office at 207-374-2811 to leave a message or call the Executive Director, Meredith Amado at 302-562-3789.

By the way – we’re on Facebook and Instagram as @kneiselhall. We’d love it if you followed us. And, consider tagging us in your posts or use the hashtag #kneiselhall. We will ask for permission and credit the creator for the content we might share.