Poland Spring Resort History
The Robbins have been operating Poland Spring Resort since 1972.
Resort Established 1794
A very brief history of Poland Spring... it all began in 1794 with the Ricker Family. They built the first inn on this magnificent hill and in 1845, Hiram Ricker discovered the best tasting water on earth... Celebrities, the wealthy, and even Presidents began vacationing here... to take the waters and enjoy Maine. The Rickers built inns, cottages, an 18-hole golf course, grass tennis courts and everything the wealthy would enjoy.
By 1971, the Rickers were no longer here, and people no longer took summer long vacations. I was 16 and got my first job as a waitress at Poland Spring. A year later, Mel Robbins, a land developer, came to sell off the land here. As time went by, Mel and I fell in love with each other and Poland Spring. 
We married in 1975, and began the task of renovating each building and restoring the golf course. Mel came up with ingenuous ideas to make Poland Spring thrive again... with the help of Poland Spring Family, we were able to bring Poland Spring into the 21st century without loosing the charm and the beauty.
Fast forward to today... Mel has sadly passed away in 2007; but I am surrounded by the people that made Poland Spring so special, the Poland Spring Family and my five cocker spaniels.
The Poland Spring Family and I are here because we love it here... the place, the guests, the staff and we hope you will too!
Sincerely your,
Cyndi Robbins
Innkeeper
The Rickers
For over 150 years the Ricker family owned Poland Spring Resort.
Their fascinating story may be read in Mel's Book or may we suggest that you go to the Poland Spring Preservation Society's Web Site to find out more.