The Tops’l Story
Tops’l Is:
A first-hand look at Maine’s rugged elegance. It is the intersection of nostalgia and refinement; a curated blend of a quintessential Maine summer, the soulful warmth of a family kitchen, and the sophisticated, lingering finish of a fine Añejo.
Whether you are drawn to the Midcoast to celebrate a wedding under the pines, gather for a shared meal, or find stillness in a retreat, we provide the canvas for your experience. We lean into a spirit of elegant self-sufficiency. Here, luxury is found in an invitation to reconnect: with the rhythm of nature and the company of those who matter most.
The Reason
We came to Tops’l to get our hands in the dirt, our faces in the sun, and our feet in the water. We were in search of good, locally-sourced food, the scent of lingering campfire, and a new set of pastimes that didn’t add more stress to the burden of daily life. In its timeless pursuit, we were told that when M.S. Smith purchased Tops’l in 1936, he sought the same things.
Tops’l is designed around the quiet essentials of the Midcoast. It is the meditative rhythm of a morning walk through the pines, the clean scent of the Medomak River on the breeze, and the timelessness of a long table surrounded by friends.
Our intention is to provide the rare gift of unscripted time. Here, the "shoulds" of daily life fall away, leaving room for you to decide your own next move, whether that involves a deep conversation over a glass of wine by the fire, a solitary afternoon of reflection, or a quiet walk down to take a dip in the ocean.
We offer the setting; the pace is entirely yours.
