Upcoming Events

June 5 – 6, 2010
Maine Home and Design Midcoast Show
Point Lookout, Lincolnville, Maine
Come visit us at this year's Midcoast Show. For more information visit the Maine Home and Design website.

June – August 2010
S.H.O.C.K — Mountain Bike Series
Phi Home Designs sponsors Bike League with Michael Roy as one of the coaches. This series runs through June, July and August.
Maine Junior Mountain Bike League's website.

July 15 – 16, 2010
The First Annual Decorator Showcase Tours
The Camden Garden Club is excited to announce the first Decorator Show House in the Midcoast area. The annual Camden Garden Club House and Garden Tour will include a Decorator Show House along with other spectacular homes and gardens. Local decorators, and decorators from as far away as New Orleans, will spin their magic and transform a Historic House and Guest Cottage on High Street in Camden. Phi Home Designs are proud Gold Sponsors for this event and will be showcasing our Interior Design services and Custom Furniture in two rooms of the Decorator Show House. For More information visit the Camden Garden Club website.

August 4, 2010
Merryspring Nature Center Kitchen Tour
One of Phi Home Designs kitchens will be featured on this tour. For more information go to Merryspring Nature Center's website.

August 13 – 15, 2010
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show
Harbor Park, Rockland, Maine
Come visit us at this year's Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. For more information visit the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors website.

News

May 2010
Sitting in Style — Artist Chair Auction
The Teen Center is having its 4th Annual Sitting in Style Artist Chair Auction on Friday, May 14 at 6:30pm — it will be held at the Point Lookout Conference Center in Northport, ME. Michael Roy and his daughter Avery built a hockey stick bench for the auction.

April 2010
Making Maine with Amanda Austin
Michael Roy is a guest of Making Maine, a local Rockland radio station WRFR. The show host is Amanda Austin of Rockport. To hear the interview please Click Here.

April 2010
Maine Coast Skaters Association
The Maine Coast Skaters Association announces the new members of the Executive Committee. Michael Roy is elected as the Finance Director for a second term for the 2010–11 season.

February 2010
Hat Trick Auction — Maine Coast Skaters Association
Michael Roy of Phi builds and donates 9 hockey stick planter for the Hat Trick Auction held at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME.

January 2010
Crarl — Camden Rockport Animal Rescue League
Michael Roy is elected to the Camden Rockport Animal Rescue League. Please visit their website at www.crarl.org.

November 2009
Penobscot Bay YMCA Youth Basketball League
Phi sponsors the 5th and 6th grade girls youth basketball team. Michael & Jill Roy participate in their fourth year of coaching.
Penobscot Bay YMCA's website.

November 13 – 14, 2009
Juice Conference
Michael Roy will be a panelist for Friday's Breakout Session: "Collaboration: from sea to shore by way of the drawing board." He will be joining JB Turner of Lyman Morse, Michael Hewes of Hewes & Company, and Patric Santerre of ARCADIA designworks; the moderator will be John K. Hanson Jr. of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors. For more information, check out the Juice Conference website.

August 7 – 9, 2009
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show
Harbor Park, Rockland, ME
If you missed us at the Midcoast Home Show the please come visit our outdoor display and Mobile Shop at this year's Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. For more information visit the Main Boats, Home & Harbors website.

August 6, 2009
Merryspring's Annual Kitchen Tour
Co-owners Michael and Jill Roy's kitchen will be featured on this tour. For more information go to Merryspring Nature Center's website.

July 2009
The Teen Center in Camden
Jill Roy has become a board member at the Teen Center in Camden.

June 2009
The Penobscot Bay YMCA
The Penobscot Bay YMCA announces the addition of WIFI Lounge. Phi Home Designs donated a custom-made coffee table, Frantz Furniture donated two plush couches, and Rockbound Computer donated WIFI wireless internet service.

May 2009
Maine Home and Design Midcoast Show
Point Lookout, Lincolnville, Maine
Phi Home Designs is a promotional sponsor for the show. Please come and visit our outdoor display as we unveil our mobile workshop and new Interior Design services. For more information visit Maine Home and Design's website.

May 2009
Interior Designer Leslie Curtis joins Phi Team
Leslie Curtis, of Los Angeles and Cape Cod, joins Phi Home Designs in offering interior design services. Leslie brings over 20 years of experience as a top designer in projects throughout the country. Please come meet Leslie at the Maine Home and Design Midcoast Show on May 30th and 31st at our outdoor exhibit.

May 2009
S.H.O.C.K - Mountain Bike Series
Phi Home Designs sponsors Bike League with Michael Roy as one of the coaches. This series runs through June, July and August.
Maine Junior Mountain Bike League's website.

May 2009
YouthArts Auction
Donation for "6-hour private woodworking class with Michael Roy" as an art experience in support of this local non-profit organization.
YouthArts's website.

April 2009
Maine Coast Skaters Association
The Maine Coast Skaters Association announces the new members of the Executive Committee. Michael Roy is elected as the Finance Director for the 2009–2010 season.

March 2009
Midcoast Classic Youth Hockey Tournament
Phi sponsors the Maine Coast Skaters Association Mites 1 youth hockey team. Michael and Jill Roy's daughter Eliza is the goalie for the Mites 1 team.

February 2009
Hat Trick Auction — Maine Coast Skaters Association
Phi becomes the program sponsors for the Hat Trick Auction held at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME. Phi also donates 9 hockey stick planter stands for the Hat Trick Auction.

November 2008
Penobscot Bay YMCA Youth Basketball League
Phi sponsors the 5th and 6th grade girls youth basketball team. Michael & Jill Roy participate in their third year of coaching.
Penobscot Bay YMCA's website.

August 6, 2008
Merryspring Nature Center Kitchen Tour
Two of Phi Home Designs kitchens will be featured on this tour. For more information go to Merryspring Nature Center's website.

June 14, 2008
Cellardoor Villa — Opening Day for the Villa
Stop in to see the new location (Renovation by Phi Home Designs). Enjoy free wine tastings in the renovated Villa — you know you're dying to see it.
Cellardoor Vineyard's website.

June 11, 2008
Cellardoor Villa — "Pop the Cork" Celebration — Unveiling The Yellow House in Rockport
A three-venue gala evening in partnership with the Farnsworth museum to celebrate the arts of Maine. Be one of the first to see the breathtaking renovations of the Villa (by Phi Home Designs).
Cellardoor Vineyard's website.

June – August 2008
Maine Junior Mountain Bike League
Phi Home Designs sponsors Bike League with Michael Roy as one of the coaches.
Maine Junior Mountain Bike League's website.

May 2008
Kathryn Matlack Joins Phi Home Designs as a Co-Owner
Phi Home Designs announces that Kathryn Matlack is now a co-owner joining Michael and Jill Roy. See Kathryn's bio.

May 2008
Mid Coast Maine NEMBA (New England Mountain Bike Association)
Phi Home Designs sponsors a pump track to be built at the Camden Snow Bowl for all mountain bikers to enjoy.
NEMBA's website.

May 2008
West Bay Rotary Club
Michael Roy of Phi Home Designs is guest speaker at weekly breakfast club meeting.
West Bay Rotary Club's website.

April 2008
"Spaces" by Joshua Bodwell — Maine Home & Design Magazine
Phi Home Designs featured in article about homeowners turning home offices into private libraries.
Maine Home & Design Magazine's website.

April 2008
"From Paper to Nature" — Maine Home & Design Magazine
Phi Home Designs featured as builder for Megunticook Lake home.
Maine Home & Design Magazine's website.

April 2008
West Bay Rotary Club
Phi Home Designs sponsors chili chowder challenge.
West Bay Rotary Club's website.

March 2008
Morningstar Marble & Granite — Natural Stone News
Phi Home Designs is chosen as a key partner. "Mike's company embodies what Morningstar so deeply believes in. Custom creation, partnership, innovation, craftsmanship, communication, detail, and quality, quality, quality," says Nick Whatley, owner of Morningstar Marble & Granite.

March 2008
Teen Center of Camden, Maine
Phi Home Designs sponsors 2nd annual "Sitting in Style" Artists Chair Auction.
Teen Center's website.

February 2008
Cellardoor Vineyard Wins Rockland Chamber "Business Expansion & Renovation" Award
Rockland — The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce recognized Cellardoor Vineyard (a client of Phi Home Designs) with an award during the Chamber's 83rd Annual Award Dinner. Cellardoor Vineyard received a "Business Expansion & Renovation" award for our restoration of the 1790 post & beam barn at the Vineyard.

John couldn't make the event but Bettina was more than up to the task. In accepting the award Bettina thanked Phi Home Designs for their incredible effort and craftsmanship. "We still get so many people who come to the barn and say 'Wow, this is beautiful.'" Bettina said, "I never get tired of hearing it and seeing the look on their faces."

January/February 2008
"One Life & Many Homes" by Joshua Bodwell — Maine Home & Design Magazine
Dyke Messler, one of the original founders of Phi Home Designs, is profiled detailing his life-long passion of house renovation and construction.
Maine Home & Design Magazine's website.

November 2007
Penobscot Bay YMCA Youth Basketball League
Phi sponsors the 3-4th grade girls youth basketball team. Michael & Jill Roy go on to coach the girls to their first victory — GO GIRLS!
Penobscot Bay YMCA's website.

November 2007
Camden Hills Regional High School
Phi sponsors musical Footloose.
CHRHS's website.

August – November 2007
Camden Rockport Animal Rescue League
Phi Home Designs provided construction services to complete mudroom entry and install new sliding exterior doors for cat rooms.
CRARL's website.

September 19, 2007
CRL Chamber of Commerce
Phi Home Designs and Carver Hill Gallery co-hosted "Business After Hours" at the Carver Hill Gallery Cider Barn.

July 2007
"Camden Kinetic" by Joshua Bodwell — Maine Home & Design Magazine
Camden home featured in article. Phi Home Designs and Pine Ridge Carpentry collaborated on the house construction. Kitchen and cabinetry by Phi Home Designs.
Maine Home & Design Magazine's website.

July 26 – August 20, 2007
Carver Hill Gallery
Mid-Coast Woodworkers of Maine presented a show displaying various styles of woodworking and furniture from 12 different craftsmen. This group was started by Michael Roy of Phi Home Designs in 2004.

June – August 2007
Maine Junior Mountain Bike League
Phi Home Designs sponsors Bike League with Michael Roy as one of the coaches.
Maine Junior Mountain Bike League's website.

May 2007
YouthArts Auction
Phi donates gift certificate towards a custom piece of furniture.

March 2007
Morningstar Marble & Granite — Natural Stone News
Phi Home Designs is chosen as a featured partner. "Mike's company embodies what Morningstar so deeply believes in. Custom creation, partnership, innovation, craftsmanship, communication, detail, and quality, quality, quality," says Nick Whatley, owner of Morningstar Marble & Granite.

February 2007
"Historic Rockport Home to be Preserved" — Village Soup

November 2006
Penobscot Bay YMCA Youth Basketball League
Phi sponsors the 3-4th grade girls youth basketball team. Michael & Jill Roy coached one of the teams.
Penobscot Bay YMCA's website.

September 2006
Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Rockport, Maine
Michael Roy co-instructs the 2 week basic woodworking class with Peter Korn.
Center for Furniture Craftsmanship's website.

August 2006
Merryspring Nature Center
A kitchen created by Phi and designed by Jill Roy is featured at Carver Hill Gallery.
Merryspring Nature Center's website.

August 2006
Carver Hill Gallery
Phi Home Designs collaborates on the opening of the gallery, featuring Phi construction, cabinetry and furniture.
Carver Hill Gallery's website.

August 2006
Maine Boats & Harbors Show
Co-Exhibitor with Carver Hill Gallery.
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show's website.

July 2006
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine
Phi Home Designs donates custom furniture piece.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine's website.

May 10, 2006
"Phi: Exposing the Golden Ratio of Design" — Village Soup Times

December 2005 – March 2006
Center for Furniture Craftsmanship
A piece of furniture, by Michael Roy, is featured at the Messler Gallery for "Woodworkers of Midcoast Maine, A Juried Exposition."
Center for Furniture Craftsmanship's website.

October 2005
CRL Chamber of Commerce
Phi Home Designs hosts "Business After Hours" in our facility.
CRL Chamber of Commerce's website.

October 2005
Center for Contemporary Art Museum, Rockport, Maine
Lead sponsor for "Work of the Hand" show.
Center for Contemporary Art Museum's website.

September 2005
Youthlinks
Lead sponsor for Youthlink's Dream Raffle and Auction.
Youthlink's website.

August 2005
Merryspring Park Kitchen Tour
A kitchen created by Phi and designed by Jill Roy is featured at a Lincolnville residence.
Merryspring Nature Center's website.

June 2005
Camden Public Library — Woodworkers Month — Union of Maine Visual Artists
Michael Roy, Jim Macdonald and Stephen Gleasner present a slide show and lecture on their background and techniques used in woodworking.
Camden Public Library's website.

February 2005
Adult Education for Camden Hills Regional High School
Michael Roy instructed "Furniture Making Introduction."
Adult Ed section of CHRHS's website.

January 2005
"The Art of Fine Furniture" — Village Soup

October 2004
Admiral's Buttons — Camden, Maine
Home Furniture Show.

August 2004
Maine Boats and Harbor Show
Exhibitor.
Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show's website.

March – June 2004
Center for Furniture Craftsmanship
A piece of furniture, by Michael Roy, is featured at the Messler Gallery for "Woodworkers of Midcoast Maine, A Juried Exposition."  Read the Camden Herald article.
Center for Furniture Craftsmanship's website.

May 2004
YouthArts Auction
Phi donates gift certificate towards a custom piece of furniture.

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