Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What began as a childhood dream of working on the water has grown into one of Maine's premier oyster farms.
Ryan McPherson, owner of Glidden Point Oyster Farms in Edgecomb, harvests nearly 2 million oysters each year from the Damariscotta River, where the farm raises shellfish across 40 acres of nursery and growing areas.
McPherson, who grew up in Marshfield, Massachusetts, says he always wanted a life on the water. Today, he credits the river — and the community that protects it — for producing exceptional oysters.
"We're lucky up here. The place does the work, and we just move them around," McPherson said. "It's a great place to grow."
The farm's success depends on more than ideal growing conditions. McPherson says the area's commitment to environmental stewardship helps preserve the clean waters oysters need to thrive.
Glidden Point also welcomes visitors to see the process firsthand through guided tours that follow oysters from seed to harvest.
"I think there's magic to be had at that threshold when we land oysters on our dock," McPherson said. "We want the public to see that."
Guests can also enjoy a waterfront picnic area where they learn to shuck oysters themselves.
Katie Ring, who has visited the farm annually with her husband for the past decade, says the experience keeps bringing them back.
The farm has expanded its offerings year-round, adding a wood-fired sauna and cold plunge during the winter months.
For visitors who can't make the trip to Maine, Glidden Point ships fresh oysters nationwide, harvesting each order the same day it's packed.
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What began as a childhood dream of working on the water has grown into one of Maine's premier oyster farms.
Ryan McPherson, owner of Glidden Point Oyster Farms in Edgecomb, harvests nearly 2 million oysters each year from the Damariscotta River, where the farm raises shellfish across 40 acres of nursery and growing areas.
McPherson, who grew up in Marshfield, Massachusetts, says he always wanted a life on the water. Today, he credits the river — and the community that protects it — for producing exceptional oysters.
"We're lucky up here. The place does the work, and we just move them around," McPherson said. "It's a great place to grow."
The farm's success depends on more than ideal growing conditions. McPherson says the area's commitment to environmental stewardship helps preserve the clean waters oysters need to thrive.
Glidden Point also welcomes visitors to see the process firsthand through guided tours that follow oysters from seed to harvest.
"I think there's magic to be had at that threshold when we land oysters on our dock," McPherson said. "We want the public to see that."
Guests can also enjoy a waterfront picnic area where they learn to shuck oysters themselves.
Katie Ring, who has visited the farm annually with her husband for the past decade, says the experience keeps bringing them back.
The farm has expanded its offerings year-round, adding a wood-fired sauna and cold plunge during the winter months.
For visitors who can't make the trip to Maine, Glidden Point ships fresh oysters nationwide, harvesting each order the same day it's packed.
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