With heartfelt gratitude to Kim Ford, who grew up living and working on this shoreline and has so generously shared her family’s photographs and memories with us—reminding us of the deep connection between people, place, and the enduring magic of The Foggy Pearl.

The Foggy Pearl History

From Lobster Pound to Wedding Venue

The island house. 1980s
Lyle Ford. August 1966
Lobster shacks seen from the island house
Lobster shacks where the bar and pavilion are now. Seen from the bridge out to the island house.
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Driveway to The Foggy Pearl during winter
The island house. 1980s
Boardwalk out to the island house 1980s
The two guest houses. 1980s
Lobster shack with the island house in the background. 1980s
Lobster traps
Kim Ford, her brother, and their dogs living on the property with Mount Desert Island in the background. 1960s
Aerial view of The Foggy Pearl. 1980s
The island house during winter
The Foggy Pearl. 1960s
Fishing vessel used at the lobster pound
Pulling up lobsters from the water into the shack. 1980s
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Large lobster caught at the pound. 1971
Seining on the coast. 1980s
Seining on the coast. 1980s
Seining on the coast. 1980s
Aerial view of The Foggy Pearl. 1980s
The Island House. 1980s
The Island House. 1980s
Lobster shacks and bridge out to The Island House. 1980s
The guest house. 1960s
The living room in the pound house
Garbo Lobster. 1980s
Freshly caught lobsters at the pound
Lobster shacks. Now, where the bar and pavilion sit. 1960s
Sunset at the pound. 1980s
Boardwalk out to The Island House
The Island House. 1980s
The Island House during winter 1980s.

The Maginel Family
The Foggy Pearl is cared for by the Maginels, a family with deep roots in farming and a lifelong respect for the land. With a strong appreciation for nature and stewardship, they’re proud to share this special coastal property and welcome guests to experience its beauty.

Every renovation at The Foggy Pearl has been approached with care and respect for its history. The Maginel family has thoughtfully restored the spaces that needed new life, preserving original character while adding timeless details and modern comfort. The result is a property that feels both rooted in its past and beautifully refreshed for today’s celebrations.

Meet the Maginel Family: Stewards of The Foggy Pearl