53 Island Avenue, Saint George, ME 04859

When a prolific artist occupies a space, you can feel their energy, their creativity, their unique way of looking at the world and existing in it. And when inimitable textile artist Morris Dorenfeld set out in search of a place from which to create, he found a lush, nearly acre parcel on the St. George Peninsula on a spit connecting the mainland to Rackliff Island. A coveted, jewel of a location with 242 feet of pristine waterfront with endless views and for decades he made it his beloved home and studio. A property like 53 Island Avenue isn't looking for a new owner - its looking for the next steward to continue Morrie's tradition of respect and love of place. Just as Morrie spent countless hours artfully creating intricate weavings, he also used that same passionate energy to care for his home and the land that surrounded it. He wove the ocean and the rocks together with native plantings; he thought about how the sun would glide over a bed of daylilies just right as it rose over Seal Cove. He marveled at blue skies glinting off a small waterfall that bobbed and weaved over granite stones. Things here are on purpose and the result is magical - gentle, profound, serene and in living color. The house sits perfectly on the lot with all living spaces, inside and out, orientated towards the water - it is an uncomplicated space made beautiful by its simplicity. Grassy paths lead to secret gardens and a Beach Rose laden passageway opens onto the waterfront with its massive ledge made smooth and flat by waves and tides, dipping gently down towards and into the water. It's a place for Adirondack chairs and picnics, a place to swim from, a natural dock from which to launch kayaks or paddle boards. Two outbuildings serve as a blank canvas with ideas from guest houses to studios. Island Avenue is a quiet, year-round neighborhood ideal for biking and walking and is just a short drive from the larger towns of Rockland, Thomaston and Camden.