Explore Acadia Cottages

Welcome Gathering

Camp Beech Cliff

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Our Wedding

STAY BAR HARBOR

207-266-9136 • <a href="https://www.staybarharbor.com/where-to-stay.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.staybarharbor.com</a>

GENERAL INFORMATIONStay Bar Harbor has a number of great options available at a discounted rate to our guests. This group owns and operates a variety of accommodation options in the Bar Harbor Area, which you can explore <a href="https://www.staybarharbor.com/where-to-stay.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. ADDITIONAL DETAILSIf you choose to stay at a Stay Bar Harbor property, we encourage you to stay from 10/1 to 10/4 to enjoy time with us on both Friday and Saturday. There is, however, no minimum or maximum stay with these properties, and you can book a shorter or longer stay as necessary! The discount may become unavailable within 3 months of our wedding day. HOW TO BOOKFor a discounted rate at any Stay Bar Harbor property, simply contact Brandon at 207-266-9136. Tell him you are calling to book for Kara &amp; Brennan’s wedding, and he will be able to book you directly by phone with a discounted rate. There is not a code for booking online. For any other questions, Brandon can also be reached at brandon@staybarharbor.com

EXPLORE ACADIA COTTAGES

937 ME-3, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

(207)-664-8244 • <a href="www.explore-acadia.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.explore-acadia.com</a>

The Explore Acadia Cottages are now fully booked for our wedding! There are many other great options in the area; see above for more!

Where to Stay

We expect many of you will be flying, and this is the closest major airport to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor! The&nbsp;Bangor International Airport is about 1 hour from the island. We recommend getting a rental car! It is the most flexible way to travel to Bar Harbor and explore the National Park. You can find the airport's ground transportation page <a href="https://flybangor.com/airport-information/ground-transportation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. If you don't want to rent a car, there is a limited shuttle service listed below (Downeast Transportation).

Bangor International Airport

This is a limited shuttle service from Bangor to Bar Harbor. NOTE: This service is only available on weekdays and leaves the airport at 1:45 pm ET.

Downeast Transportation

Useful if you choose not to rent a car, or are looking for a public transportation option to explore the park. The fare-free Island Explorer features bus routes linking hotels, inns, and campgrounds with destinations in Acadia National Park and neighboring village centers. There is a stop right outside the Explore Acadia Cottages (you must flag down the driver)!

Island Explorer

Travel

Friday, October 2nd

Group Hike in Acadia National Park

8:00 AM • Jordan Pond House

Join us Friday morning for a group hike of the <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/jordan-pond-path" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jordan Pond Path</a> in Acadia National Park.This should be an easy hike! It is a 3.3 mile loop with essentially no elevation gain. There should be plenty of parking at this time; it tends to fill up in the later morning.We will try to gather around 7:45 in the parking lot near the <a href="https://maps.apple/p/rLVt06VUjW~3oG" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jordan Pond Path Trailhead</a> and start at 8:00. Dress for the weather!Stop into the <a href="https://jordanpondhouse.com/carriage-road/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carriage Road Carryout</a> for a coffee and popover afterwards!Don't forget a park pass if you are attending! Learn more <a href="https://www.karaandbrennan.com/us/kara-okular-and-brennan-bizon-oct-2026/faq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

Welcome Party

5:00 PM • Explore Acadia Cottages

Join us Friday evening for a welcome gathering at <a href="https://maps.apple/p/0hJ4Q2mANYQmnT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore Acadia Cottages</a>! There will be brick oven pizza, drinks, and more for all to enjoy!Attire is casual! Dress for the weather and for a bonfire.

Saturday, October 3rd

See <a href="https://www.karaandbrennan.com/us/kara-okular-and-brennan-bizon-oct-2026/wedding-day" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wedding Day</a> for more details!

Sunday, October 4th

No big plans - would love to have a coffee with anyone who has time and is around!

Weekend Activities

October 3, 2026 • Camp Beech Cliff

264 Beech Hill Road, Mount Desert, ME, 04660, United States

3:30 Ceremony BeginsCocktail Hour and Reception will follow10:00 Night ConcludesAttire: Semi-Formal

Visit Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor is the heart of Mount Desert Island. It's a quintessential coastal town in New England with tons of shops, restaurants, bars, and more! We think this is a great option for anyone looking for something to do in between our hike and welcome gathering events on Friday. Go check it out!

Hike in Acadia National Park

EASY HIKES Jordan Pond Path - 3.3 miles. Popular path around Jordan Pond. Ocean Path Trail - 4 miles. Mostly flat walk along the ocean. MODERATE HIKES Gorham Mountain Loop - 3 mile loop. Some scrambling up. Cadillac Mountain North Ridge Trail - 4 miles. Takes you up to the highest point in Acadia, Cadillac Mountain. Cadillac Mountain South Ridge Trail - 7 miles. One of the longer hikes on the island with ~1,600ft of elevation. DIFFICULT HIKES The Beehive Loop Trail - A very popular trail. 1.5 miles. Challenging as it has rungs and ladder sections.

Things to do in Acadia

Kiah Lynch

Brady Bizon

Kara Noskov

Ahmed El Khafif

Kristen Williams

Antonio Montanez

Haley Holt

Andrew Brockway

Elsa Buehler 

Mark Angelilli

Sean Stewart

Wedding Party

Photos

Our Story

Registry

Do I need a park pass for the weekend?

You do not need a National Park Pass for the Explore Acadia Cottages, to visit Bar Harbor, or for our wedding venue! However, if you plan to go into the park or join us for our Friday group hike, you will need to purchase a National Park Pass. A Standard Entrance Pass for vehicles covers both you and your passengers. Learn more and purchase a pass here: <a href="https://www.nps.gov/acad/planyourvisit/fees.htm#spci_7C142236-BFE6-860E-934DB984505B7552" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a>.

What should I wear at the wedding?

Attire for our wedding is semi-formal! The Knot has a visual guide <a href="https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-semi-formal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> that may be helpful! Bridesmaids will be wearing dark green, but it's not necessary to avoid. Just don't wear a white dress lol

Do you have a registry anywhere?

We do not have a registry and kindly request no gifts! For those able to attend, your presence is the greatest gift! If you would like, you can donate to the shelter where we got Freya <a href="https://www.rescueandrelax.com/donate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>, or contribute to our honeymoon fund <a href="https://venmo.com/u/karaokular" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

Kara & Brennan

Kara & Brennan

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