Nervous Nellie's Jams and Jellies - Deer Isle, Maine

Mary G.

Wonderful gift shop with a variety of jams, chutney, syrups and many other delights! Creative metal scrap sculptures scattered throughout the woods, many scenes that tell stories. Fun to stroll through. Dog friendly. Small parking area. Friendly people.
Portable outhouse well used, not well maintained.

Kate T.

This is a place you have to see to believe! I was always sort of leery of it because it looks so out of the ordinary- and out of the ordinary it is!
Nellie's jams and jellies is as sweet and wholesome, clean and crisp as any shop could be! Carrying jams and jellies and chutneys, Maine souvenirs, etc. the out of the ordinary part is the fantastic world that borders the jelly shop! What fantastic mind could make such whimsical and sometimes dark sculptures and architecture strewn throughout the woods? It must be experienced!

Erika H.

This is always a favorite destination when I visit Deer Isle. The collected antique/junk art scenes here are unimaginably inventive and brilliant. You could easily spend a day here taking it all in, if you wanted to. The shop is filled with delightful Maine artisan creations. You really can't capture the magic adequately with photos or video. It has to be in person.

Aaron S. 3.

What a fun place. The jams and jellies are amazing as well. We got a couple different types of jellies to bring home. I was blown away that this place is free for everybody to check out all the art that Peter made and there was even real money inside the church way out back in a collection plate and nobody took it. What a great honest bunch of people are coming to visit. I even smooched all the animal heads. Yeah I know I’m weird. I thought it would make a funny picture.

Pinup P.

Absolutely unhinged and unexpectedly delightful walk through an artists imagination. I spent more than an hour just exploring and discovering all of the quirks and corners of this property. I cannot recommend this place enough!!!! Seriously, an absolute treasure trove of antiques and oddities strewn about, almost feels like a step back in time in some areas.

DONT SLEEP ON THE JAM EITHER!!!

debbie D.

What a wonderful experience. Depicting an old time town with ancient rustic materials and handmade statues of people. A real treasure to behold. Everywhere I turned was unique & a well thought out creation.

Carrie M.

This place was much larger than we anticipated, and kept us busy for at least an hour. I think it’s a great place for kids, but my husband and I enjoyed it as well. It was a very unique experience, and I really enjoyed the self guided, creative exploration aspect. Of course we had to get some jelly, and it was really delicious. A bit pricey (2 jars came to ~$17), but I think it was worth it, especially when you consider the upkeep for the artwork and interactive exhibits. The drive out here was an adventure in itself, lots of great views along the way. If you’re visiting Maine, I would definitely suggest adding this place to your itinerary.

Dawson C.

A must stop if you're in the area. Much larger than I was expecting; you could easily spend a few hours here without seeing everything. The sculptures, buildings, and other bits and pieces are often accompanied by stories, bringing the entire place together and creating a sense of flow from one sight to the next. I also stopped at the gift store to try out their jam. I got a strawberry rhubarb conserve, which was good, and relatively inexpensive considering all that you have access to.