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.

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• 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.

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• 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.