As mentioned in our last story on FROST Ice Bar and Lounge at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, this was to be "the hottest coolest bar and lounge" to hit the Midcoast. These photos were shot at sunset a half hour before the debut of FROST and it was a good thing the temperature was in the teens. Earlier in the week, the temps had shot up to 50 degrees, prompting the staff to have to "sit on ice" so to speak until it was cold enough to start carving. Chef Tim Pierce, of the Samoset, carved some intricate, beautiful pieces including tall tables, bar stools, ice luges, benches...even hand carved ice shot glasses, which you got to keep. The bar itself was a work of art. By 5:00 p.m., folks bundled up and headed outside, ordering specialty luge shots and cocktails. Chillin'...literally. This whole set up was nothing less than spectacular and FROST intends to be open this weekend Jan. 18 -19 as well as next weekend, Jan. 26-27 from 5:00-10:00 p.m. They may continue into the winter if the temperatures stay cold enough. Don't miss this, 'cause when it melts, it's gone...

Kay Stephens did a luge shot of Winter Wonderland and it was actually dignified. She can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com