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Looking Forward to Fall 2026

Looking forward: Fall in Maine



Fall in Maine does not have a strict schedule, and depending on who you ask it varies in reasoning. The most common factor to fall foliage colors is the amount of rain throughout the spring and summer. Peak foliage this year is predicted for the first week of October.


Concerto No. 3 Autumn: 1 Allegro by Roland Simard



Fall in the Mountain Valley by Varvara Harmon



 "Baldface in October" by Sandra Josephine Bell


Some of our favorite things to do is: apple picking in the orchard, hikes on one of our beautiful local trails and of course, the Fryeburg Fair! Fall is the perfect time to stop into the gallery to see the view both inside and out.

New Paintings by Kristen Dill

We are so lucky to keep adding to our Kristen Dill collection. This summer her work has been flying off the walls! Take a peak at a few of many new works showing at the gallery.



"I use oil and watercolor paint to capture the ephemeral quality of nature and make it a shared visual experience. Focusing mostly on organic shapes, I layer vibrant color to intensify the viewer’s awareness. In the course of dealing with a chronic illness I find the creative process regenerative. I paint in response either to a visual stimulus, such as a unique color or shape, or to an emotion.


The process of painting develops and crystallizes my own insights. After graduation, I lived in Maine for five years. Since then I have lived and worked in Dallas, TX, Memphis, TN and now Raleigh, NC. In the summer, home is Moose Pond in Bridgton, ME where an old screen porch serves as my studio."


 Click on each picture for more info!

September Birthstone Spotlight

Sapphire


The September birthstone, primarily celebrated as the blue sapphire, has traditionally symbolized sincerity, truth, faithfulness, and nobility across diverse cultures and historical eras. For countless centuries, sapphire has adorned royalty, aristocracy, and the sacred robes of the clergy, serving as a prominent symbol of divine favor and worldly authority.



The elite of ancient Greece and Rome believed that blue sapphires possessed protective powers, safeguarding their owners from physical harm, ill fortune, and the malice of envy. High-ranking clerics of the Middle Ages wore sapphires set in rings to reflect their purity, as the gemstone's deep azure hues directly symbolized Heaven and spiritual devotion. Meanwhile, ancient Persian legends posited that the entire Earth rested upon a giant, luminous sapphire, whose vivid reflection gave the sky its signature blue color.


Beyond its spiritual and royal significance, the September birthstone was widely reputed to possess extraordinary healing powers and medicinal qualities. Medieval Europeans believed that applying or wearing sapphire could cure severe afflictions, including plague boils, fever, and diseases of the eye. The sapphire birthstone was also revered as a potent antidote against venom and poison, with folklore suggesting that a serpent placed in a vessel crafted from sapphire would instantly perish.Throughout history, several exceptional sapphires have achieved world renown due to their extraordinary size, clarity, and historical provenance.



Among these famous gems is the Rockefeller Sapphire, a magnificent 62.02 carat (ct) rectangular step-cut stone unearthed in the rich gem deposits of Myanmar (Burma). Acquired in 1934 by the prominent financier and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (1874–1960) from an Indian maharaja, the gem underwent recutting and remounting over the subsequent decades. The sapphire was initially set as a high-jewelry brooch and later fashioned into an iconic ring flanked by two cut-cornered triangular diamond side stones. In modern history, perhaps the best-known sapphire is the 12 ct oval blue gem surrounded by a halo of diamonds. This legendary engagement ring was first worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, and was later presented by her son, Prince William, to Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge, ensuring the sapphire's continued association with royal heritage.





Any September babies need birth stone jewelry? All jewelry shown throughout were custom made by Lynda. Reach out for a custom piece made just for you!

Plein Air Session #1: Kristen Dill takes place on July 11

Our first Plein Air Painting Session of the summer is happening on July 11 2026 starting at 10am in the gardens of the Gallery in Center Lovell, ME. Kristin has been with the gallery for over 10 years and is known for her bright and colorful paintings. We are lucky enough to show many of her paintings here at Harvest Gold. All paintings that are listed on the website we have in stock at the gallery! Come by take a peek and watch the art take form, then take one of her beautiful pieces home for yourself!

Kayak Sunset at Pleasant Point by Kristin Dill

Milky Way at Moose Pond by Kristin Dill