20th Anniversary Pilgrimage


Rachel’s Network 20th Anniversary Pilgrimage

Boothbay Harbor, ME
July 13-15, 2020

Rachel Carson, whose book Silent Spring inspired the environmental movement and led to significant policy change, spent much of her later years in and around Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Visit this idyllic locale for several days of self-reflection, inspiration, and peace. Read one of Rachel’s books: Under the Sea-Edge, The Sea Around Us, The Edge of the Sea, or Silent Spring in advance and discuss with fellow members while exploring a place beloved by Rachel. Part book club, part retreat, all inspiration, this summer journey will connect participants to their sense of wonder and renewal.


Registration Options

20th Anniversary Pilgrimage (July 13-15):
Open to current members of Rachel’s Network, and includes all programming from Monday, July 13 beginning with dinner at the Newagen Seaside Inn through dinner on Wednesday, July 15. Registration rates do not include transportation to the hotel; carpooling is highly recommended. 

Before April 17: $1200
After April 17: $1350 (registration closes May 8)

July 13 Guest Ticket – Welcome Dinner: $50
Open to prospective members of Rachel’s Network, as guests of current members or staff.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Special events like this meeting involve the investment of non-refundable up-front costs. Because of this, we can only guarantee partial registration reimbursements for cancellation requests received within the following timeline:

Cancellations by Friday, April 17 will be refunded 75% of each registration.
Cancellations by Friday, May 8 will be refunded 50% of each registration.

No refunds will be given for registration cancellations received after Friday, May 8.


Book Your Hotel 

Newagen Seaside Inn
60 Newagen Colony Rd.
Southport, ME 04576

The Newagen Seaside Inn is a seasonal resort that requires longer-than-average advance room reservations. The room block deadline is Wednesday, May 13. Reserve your room by calling 1-800-654-5242 and mention Rachel’s Network to receive our reduced room rate of $239 (not including taxes, currently 5%).

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