Kennebec Cabin Company
Manchester is home to a real Maine treasure, the Maine Cabin Masters. Located on the corner of Puddle Duck Road on Route # 202, The Maine Cabin Masters acquired the Daggett family homestead. In 2019 Chase Morrill was driving by when he saw the “For Sale” sign. The Maine Cabin Masters were looking for a new home base. Chase quickly placed a call to his friend Tom Daggett. It was an older home with a mother-in-law apartment in the back along with a Woodshed packed with wood. The muddy back lot needed a lot of fill. Chase, Ryan & Ashley put their creative hats on and redesigned the farmhouse. They created an open concept space with raised ceilings and shiplap walls, ideal for displaying Maine made items and Cabin Master swag.
They opened the gift shop (Kennebec Cabin Company) in February 2020 shortly before everything shut down for COVID. The team then pivoted to open the restaurant portion of their project, the Woodshed. They redid the backlot and during the winter of 2020/2021 they constructed smelt shacks. Placing them a safe distance apart allowed them to serve meals to patrons while they enjoyed the fresh Maine air.
The Maine Cabin Masters are contractors who build and remodel cabins throughout the state. Using items that were already there, the crew, and Ashley, designed and repurposed decor in the gift shop and The Woodshed.
Today the Kennebec Cabin Company and The Woodshed attract many visitors from across the country and the world. The popularity of their Magnolia Network show is in it’s 10th year.
Maine Cabin Masters has helped to create interest in Maine for many first timers as well as seasoned visitors alike. The parking lot is scattered with out of state vehicles and locals as well. Try a freshly made lobster roll, or Maine microbrew or wine while taking in a moment to sit back and enjoy good company and local music 3 days a week from June through October.
The Woodshed has indoor and outdoor seating hosting weekly events such as Trivia with the Androscoggin Trivia Company on Tuesdays, Bingo Night on Wednesdays, and Karaoke Night on Thursdays. Once a month they host a “Rock the Dock” concert on their big stage (made out of an actual dock), often bringing in larger acts for ticketed events. Visit their website(s), Facebook, and Instagram pages for the latest specials and upcoming events.
When visiting the Kennebec Cabin Company and The Woodshed, you might spot Chase, Ryan, Ashley, and other crew members working on site or swinging by on their way home at the end of the day, they would love to meet you! Chase expressed how grateful they all are that so many folks love the “Maine Cabin Masters”. Everyone at the Kennebec Cabin Company and The Woodshed invites you to take a drive to Manchester, and celebrate their quirky Maine humor and down-home hospitality!
915 Western Avenue, Manchester, ME
Summer Hours:
Kennebec Cabin Company: Open 7 days a week from 10am–5pm
The Woodshed: Open every day from 11am–9pm








