🌿 Join Us for Homecoming! 🌿
Saturday, August 23, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Come back to Chewonki for a joyful day of reconnection, exploration, and summer celebration! We’re opening our 400-acre coastal peninsula to alumni, families, and friends for a full day of hands-on fun and coastal Maine delight.
Here's what's in store:
🚶♀️ Self-guided trail walks through forest, field, and farm
🛶 Canoe excursions along Montsweag Brook
🏊♀️ Swimming at Oxbow Waterfront
🗣️ Alumni Panel Discussion
🐚 Nature-based crafts and discovery stations
🥗 A delicious lunch featuring Chewonki-grown produce and meats
🎁 Prizes, giveaways, and a few surprise delights
Whether you’re 8 or 80, there’s something here for you. Stay for an hour or spend the day—we can’t wait to see you.
Tickets
| Ticket Type | Advance Tickets (Thru 8/20) | Door Tickets |
|---|---|---|
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Adult Tickets (19+) |
Sliding Scale $20-$60 |
Sliding Scale $25-$65 |
|
Kids ‘n’ Teens (0-18) |
Free!
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$5 |
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Volunteers |
Free ticket, free cabin stay! |
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🔸 Cabin stays for volunteers are first-come, first served.
Why Sliding Scale?
Homecoming is about bringing the Chewonki community together—and we want everyone to feel welcome. That’s why we’re offering free tickets for kids and teens and a sliding scale for adults.
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$20 – Discount Ticket
A lower-cost option if $40 doesn’t fit your budget. We’re glad you’re coming. -
$40 – Standard Ticket
Covers the true cost of running the event. Thank you! -
$60 – Sponsorship Ticket
Pay it forward—your ticket helps cover costs for others in our community.
✨ Every ticket includes access to all Homecoming activities, lunch, and a full day of fun.
💚 Volunteer Info 💚
Chewonki Homecoming runs on community power—and we’d love your help! Volunteers keep things running smoothly, from greeting guests to serving lunch.
Here's the deal:
Volunteer for 2+ hours
- Receive a free adult ticket
Volunteer for 4+ hours
- Receive a free adult ticket
- Eligible for a cabin stay in one of our Eastside Cabins (first come, first served)
We need volunteers on both August 22 and 23.
Camping is available both nights.
Volunteer roles:
- Parking assistance
- Registration table
- Lunch service
- Activity and craft station helpers
- Mobility assistance
- and more.
Timing is flexible.
You can split your volunteer hours across Friday and Saturday (Aug 22–23).
Ready to jump in?
Visit our ticketing page and reserve a free volunteer ticket. We’ll be in touch to learn more about your volunteer interests and availability.
Questions? Email Alumni Manager Alexis Grillo at agrillo@chewonki.org.
