Cliff House Stewardship
Cliff House Stewardship is anchored in our core values; The Local Arts Community, The Environment, Local Charitable Support, The Bald Head Cliff Community, Wellness and Community Building Events, Pelotonia Cancer Research and The Cliff House Community Heart Fund.
The Local Arts Community
As a member of the Ogunquit Community, we fully support our flourishing arts community. We have a fully curated art exhibit on property that is swapped out seasonally and supports local artists and museums. Cliff House also supports the following local arts and culture organizations. The Ogunquit Museum of American Art’s intimate space has the feeling of a gallery, but you’ll find 1,600 pieces on view. At the Heritage Museum, step inside an 18th-century home and explore historic artifacts that cover all aspects of the city’s fishing and artistic culture. Famous for its summer theater and Broadway-worthy shows, the Ogunquit Playhouse is set in a 1933 garage. The Levitt Fine Arts Theatre offers both live performances and movies, with a weekly silent film series set to a live score.
Art in Giving
Cliff House Maine is proud to partner with Art in Giving as a sustainable community initiative to make the world a better place for children. Art in Giving is dedicated to raising funds for cancer research while combining the creativity and generosity of prominent artists with talented cancer researchers and scientists, doing so without compromising other philanthropies. The year-round, everchanging exhibits located here at Cliff House are presented for guests to enjoy. This exhibit not only generates awareness for these artists while supporting a great cause but allows guests to purchase and take home the pieces that they fall in love with.
The Environment
The Environment is of critical importance to us here at Cliff House. We support the environment with our Plant a Tree Program in partnership with One Tree Planted. As an amenity for our suite guests, we plant a tree in your honor, with One Tree Planted planting one as well. Trees help clean the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, and provide habitat to over 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity. Forests also provide jobs to over 1.6 billion people, absorb harmful carbon from the atmosphere, and are key ingredients in 25% of all medicines.
Local Charitable Support
We continue to support our local community through donations to over 120 hyper-local organizations including the York Chamber of Commerce, local hospitals, schools and civic organizations.
Local Bald Head Community Engagement and Events
Cliff House hosts and supports events throughout the year to encourage and maintain community involvement and engagement. These events include Fourth of July Fireworks, Christmas Events with Santa, Food Banks, Egg Hunts for Easter, Events for Seniors, First Responders and more.
Wellness Programming
In addition to a robust wellness focus for our guests, Cliff House hosts several wellness focused neighborhood events including our annual Turkey Trot, 10ks, yoga events and more. We strive to promote a healthy and connected local community.
Pelotonia for Cancer Research
Each year our Cliff House Team participates in Pelotonia. Founded in 2008, Pelotonia was established with the objective to fund life-saving cancer research. Pelotonia is a three-day experience that includes a weekend of cycling, entertainment, and volunteerism. Through its first eleven rides, Pelotonia raised more than $207 million for cancer research.
Resort - Wide Initatives
Property-Wide energy efficiencies
- Supplemental use of Local Solar Energy through Nautilus Solar's Community Solar Market
- Dual Flush Toilets for Water Conservation
- Energy Efficient LED Lighting
- Spa Bath Products by Apothia are Available in Kure Amenity Dispensers Inside Guest Rooms to Eliminate Single Use Plastics for Bath Products
- All Disposable Dinnerware Products from our Restaurants are Eco-Friendly and Compostable, made of Plant Pulp (to-go containers, napkins, single use utensils, cups, etc.)
- Digital Communication, Information Guides, and QR Code Links Reduce Paper Use
- Maine Stations on Every Guest Floor offering Chilled, Hot, and Sparkling Water to Guests 24/7 to Reduce Single Use Bottles
- Farm Fresh Local Milks in our Maine Stations, Our Dairy Partners Deliver and Refill the Glass Milk Bottle
Social Responsibility
- Cliff House Supports Local Art through our Artist in Residence Studio Program, The Gallery curated by the Van Ward Gallery, Local Artist Showcases, Yearly Sponsorship of OMAA Exhibitions and Ogunquit Playhouse Shows, our Ogunquit Playhouse Arts Academy Program, our Seacoast Photography School Partnership, and more
- Cliff House Supports Maine Makers through our Maine Makers Workshops and Annual Market
- Cliff House is an avid supporter of organizations dedicated to the care and preservation of our natural surroundings and inhabitants, such as the Marginal Way Preservation Fund, The Center for Wildlife, The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy and more
Sourcing Locally
- Whenever Possible, our Restaurants Use Local Farmers, Fishermen, and Provisioners
- Tiller's Row Garden Produces Vegetables and Herbs used in Our Restaurants and The Spa
- Cliff House practices sustainability in its seasonal decor by using natural materials native to coastal Maine, building it by hand in the community, and upcycling year after year. Learn More
Electric Car Charging
- Electric Car Charging Stations are Available for Guests in our Valet Lot
- In Collaboration with Tesla, we're Pleased to Offer Tesla Owners Complimentary Valet Parking and Charging
Art at Cliff House
- Cliff House Maine partners with Art in Giving as a sustainable community initiative.
- Art in Giving raises funds for cancer research, blending the efforts of renowned artists and dedicated cancer researchers.
- The partnership supports cancer research while respecting and coexisting with other philanthropic causes.
- Year-round, rotating exhibits are displayed at Cliff House for guests' enjoyment.
- The exhibit increases awareness of participating artists and provides guests the option to purchase artwork to support the cause.