Tim Ellis’ lifelong connection to Chewonki began in 1937. He arrived in a bassinet when his father, Harwood “Hardy” Ellis, Assistant Head at the Rivers School, was recruited by Chewonki founder Clarence Allen as head counselor. Tim spent every childhood summer at Chewonki, eventually becoming a counselor. After college, he ventured abroad and met his wife, Margaret Ellis, while teaching in Switzerland in the early 1960s.
From 1970 through 1991, Chewonki experienced a profound transformation, and in honor of his 86th birthday on October 1, we are honoring the man who steered these monumental changes: Chewonki’s First President, Harwood “Tim” Ellis Jr., by publishing guest-written blogs about Tim over the next few weeks.
Greg Shute, Director of Northwoods and Coastal Properties, and Jen Adams, Director of Outdoor Programs, share their reflections on Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
I am writing today in the wake of the Hamas atrocities in Israel, and the unfolding crisis in the Middle East. For those of you in our community with connections to the people in the region, my heart goes out to you. This is a time of great sorrow for so many. People I love …
We received some terribly sad news this week about the Elmer family from Fort Fairfield, Maine. Three members of the household died in a house fire, early in the morning on Thursday, November 2nd. A full report of the tragedy can be found online in the Bangor Daily News. Augustus Elmer joined us this past summer …
Ewes flash: we’re giving away 12 warm, fuzzy Chewonki sheep pelts to our alumni & friends on Wednesday, November 30. Wool you enter? We’ll sheep, oops, we mean “ship” pelts to winners, free of charge, anywhere in North America.
Chewonki is proud member of several associations such as NAIS, TABS, AISNE, ACA, and MSC, but we’re also proud to be a part of the Maine Outdoor Brands association. The MOB (as they are jokingly known) is a great group that pulls together non-profits and business from around the state involved in outdoor recreation, outdoor …
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Ewes flash: we’re giving away 12 warm, fuzzy Chewonki sheep pelts to our alumni & friends on Wednesday, November 30. Wool you enter? We’ll sheep, oops, we mean “ship” pelts to winners, free of charge, anywhere in North America.
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