Coastal Mountains Land Trust is proud to announce a special performance as part of the 2026 Arts on the Hill concert series!

The seven-time Grammy-winning Paul Winter Consort, featuring beloved vocalist Theresa Thomason, are coming to Rockport on Friday, August 28th to present a unique sunset concert on Beech Hill. The concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the summit of the Preserve.

The Consort will include cellist Eugene Friesen, pianist Henrique Eisenmann, bassist Peter Slavov, percussionist Tareq Rantisi, along with Ms. Theresa Thomason and Winter’s soprano sax.

Entitled “This Glorious Earth”, the concert will also feature the voices of Whale, Wolf, and Wood Thrush, along with other members of what Winter calls “the greater symphony of the Earth.”

This concert is generously sponsored by long-time friends of Paul Winter, Jane and Bill Stetson, and is free and open to all.

Beech Hill Preserve is located at 316 Beech Hill Rd, Rockport, ME. Parking at Beech Hill Preserve is available on site but is limited, so attendees are encouraged to carpool whenever possible. You can help us plan by sharing the number of cars and people in your party via our events page.

The walk to the summit is considered easy; approximately a half mile climb with 200ft elevation gain, along a gravel farm road with a few benches available for resting along the way. Please contact the Land Trust at 207-236-7091 if you would like additional information about accessibility needs. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic to enjoy during the performance. Please note that dogs are not permitted at this event. Given that this is an outdoor concert, please check our website and social media for updates in the event of inclement weather.
The 2026 Arts on the Hill concert series is also supported by local business sponsors: Cold Mountain Builders, Bangor Savings Bank, Camden Coast Real Estate, and Eastern Tire & Auto Service.

Directions to Beech Hill: From Camden, go south on Rt. 1 and turn right onto Beech Hill Rd. The parking lot is on the left in 1.6 miles. The trailhead and parking lot address is 316 Beech Hill Rd., Rockport, ME 04843. See you there!