Our projects
Three distinct stays
The Viewpoint | Acquired 2012
Three exceptional restaurants
Each year, we donate or fundraise tens of thousands of dollars to high impact non-profits including the York Community Service Association Food Pantry, Sweetser Mental Health, York Ready For Climate Action, and more.
Vacationland activities
We make an effort to welcome people of all stripes. We don't just have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options — we've made an effort to make these options be just as exciting (and locally-rooted) as everything else.
Crane is Maine.
Owned and operated by year-round locals, we thoughtfully create places where coastal Maine memories are effortlessly made.
STONES THROW RESTAURANT HOURS
Until September 7th
Thursday 11:30AM-9PM
Friday 11:30AM-9PM
Saturday 11:30AM-9PM
Sunday 11:30AM-9PM
Monday 11:30AM-8:30PM
Tuesday 11:30AM-9PM
Wednesday 11:30AM-9PM
September 8th to October 12th
Thursday 4-8PM
Friday 4-9PM
Saturday 11:30AM-8:30PM
Sunday 11:30AM-8:30PM
Monday 4-8PM
Tuesday 4-8PM
Wednesday CLOSED
October 13th to December 5th
Thursday 4-8PM
Friday 4-8:30PM
Saturday 11:30AM-8:30PM
Sunday 11:30AM-8:30PM
Monday 4-8PM
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday CLOSED
A LITTLE AUK RESTAURANT HOURS
Until September 7th
Thursday 8-10:30AM, 12-8PM
Friday 8-10:30AM, 12-8PM
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 8-10:30AM, 12-8PM
Monday 8-10:30AM, 12-8PM
Tuesday 8-10:30AM, 12-8PM
Wednesday 8-10:30AM, 12-8PM
September 8th to October 12th
Thursday 12-7PM
Friday 12-7PM
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 12-7PM
Monday 12-7PM
Tuesday 12-7PM
Wednesday 12-7PM
After October 12th
Closed for the season until next spring.
LULU'S RESTAURANT HOURS
Until August 30th
Thursday 3-9PM
Friday 12-9:30PM
Saturday 8AM-11AM, 12PM-9:30PM
Sunday 8AM-11AM, 12PM-9PM
Monday 3-9:30PM
Tuesday 3-9:30PM
Wednesday CLOSED
August 31 to October 12
Thursday 3-8PM
Friday 3-8PM
Saturday 3-8PM
Sunday 3-8PM
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday CLOSED
October 31 to January 1st
Thursday 10AM-7PM (bar menu)
Friday 10AM-7PM (bar menu)
Saturday 10AM-7PM (bar menu)
Sunday 10AM-7PM (bar menu)
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday CLOSED
OUR FOUNDING STORY
Joe and Michelle raised their children in York and still call the community their year-round home — living within walking distance all of their businesses. Joe was the caretaker and painter for Chris and his wife Liz, while Michelle worked as a front desk agent for a hotel in town. The two couples grew into family, and over 20 years ago, they opened their first restaurant together. The rest is history.
Joe Lipton
Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer
Michelle Friar
Co-founder, creative director
Chris Crane
Co-founder, partner
TIMELINE
We've always viewed our work as elevating our town, the seacoast region, our state, and overall New England region — with a deep reverence for history, while thoughtfully building our way into the future.
2013
Stones Throw opens after renovations of an acquired building on Long Sands.
2014
Stones Throw expands by acquiring motel building next door, adding 8 additional rooms.
2014
Stones Throw expands by acquiring motel building next door, adding 8 additional rooms.
OUR PROJECTS
OUR TEAM
Our hard-working and award-winning team members are the people who make our projects extraordinary.
Lindsey
Accounting Director
Val
Hotel Operations Manager
Andy
Manager
Camryn
Events Manager
Lydia
Restaurant manager, daughter to Joe and Michelle
Lucy
Restaurant Manager
Tobey
Kitchen Manager
Tobey
Head Chef, Son-in-law to Joe and Michelle
Avalon
Spa Director
Delaney
Events Coordinator
Steve
Facilities Manager
