About Haystack
Directions
Haystack Mountain School of Crafts' campus is Located in mid-coast Maine on Deer Isle. Haystack is approximately 250 miles North of Boston, 160 miles from Portland and 70 miles from Bangor. Deer Isle is connected to the mainland by a bridge over the Eggemoggin Reach.
Campus Address: 89 Haystack School Drive Deer Isle, Maine 04627 Coordinates: 44°11′18″N 68°35′03″W Map of Deer Isle
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Air Travel:
When traveling by air, visitors generally arrive via Bangor International Airport (BIA). Haystack arranges transportation from BIA to the school for students and faculty.
Motorists:
From the South: the most direct driving route is via I 95 from Kittery to Augusta. At Augusta, exit I 95 onto Rt. 3 heading toward Belfast. From Belfast, continue on Rt. 3 through Searsport, Stockton Springs, Bucksport and East Orland; at East Orland, follow the directions below (*)
From Bangor and points North: Take I 95 South to I 395 East. Stay on I 395 East to Exit 4 (Rt. 15). At the end of the exit ramp, take a left onto Rt. 15 South. Follow Rt. 15 through Bucksport, (it will merge with Rt. 3), until you reach East Orland. At East Orland, follow the directions below (*):
(*) Turn right at the Shell Station onto Rt. 15. Follow Rt. 15 all the way to Deer Isle. Continue on Rt. 15 about 1/2 mile beyond the Deer Isle Village. At the second gas station (which will be on your right), turn LEFT onto the Sunshine Rd. There will be a blue state highway sign for Haystack. Stay on the Sunshine Rd and follow the smaller Haystack signs for the last seven miles and turn into the woods at 89 Haystack School Drive.