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December 13, 2024

When Madelin learned her Chewonki Backcountry Trip would involve sea kayaking, she was scared. “All my life I was ...

December 1, 2024

This year, dozens of young visitors shared their Chewonki experiences with us through handwritten thank-you letters. Their words and drawings ...

November 18, 2024

Arthur’s return to Chewonki reminds us that the gift of outdoor education isn’t just about the adventures or skills learned—it’s ...

October 31, 2024

We celebrated Chewonki Homecoming Day last Saturday, the first time we’ve been able to hold such an event since 2019, ...

October 16, 2013

Sometimes, in the hurry of preparing thousands of meals every month, I lose track of how connected our kitchen is ...

October 18, 2013

October 8, 2013 – Patience is a virtue in any context, but it’s simply a non-negotiable on the farm. We ...

October 25, 2013

This granola is served frequently in our Wiscasset dining hall and is one of our most requested recipes. This particular ...

January 9, 2014

To peel beets easily, clean and trim them, then steam the beets until they are tender. When they are cool ...

January 23, 2014

Sal and I are like beings: We are stubborn, built for durability, and antsy on rainy days. We both have ...

January 23, 2014

As Chewonki’s fiscal year wraps up and the farm season slows down, I take a few moments (hours) each year ...

January 23, 2014

Reflections from Ellie Brown, Farm Apprentice It takes a lot to plan an orchard: a lot of dreaming, a lot ...

January 23, 2014

What a great week in the kitchen! Monday, Tuesday and Thursday the kitchen crew invited a few members of Chewonki’s ...