Maine Reader’s Retreat
May 15-20, 2025
You are Invited to join a
5-night Literary Excursion to Maine!
5 nights, 3 authors, 1 storied journey full of endless Maine memories.
Enjoy all Maine Has to Offer:
Lighthouses
Quaint Inns
Bookstores
Beautiful Landscapes
Author Chats
Unscheduled Time for Reading and/or Exploring
Yummy Food
$559/per person
Tickets include: planned activities and excursions with authors.
Attendees will book their own accommodations and transportation. Room Block information provided upon request
This Trip is Hosted by:
Heidi Chiavaroli
Amanda Dykes
Melissa Tagg
Each Author has written books set in Maine!
Schedule Highlights
Day One: Boston
Tour of Literary Beacon Hill with Heidi Chiavaroli
Private Tour of the Historic Omni Park Hotel
Reception celebrating Literary New England with Authors
Bookstores
Libraries
Suggested Accommodation: Omni Parker House
Day Two: Coastal Maine
Lunch in Rockland, Maine
Visit the Marshall Point Lighthouse
Welcome Reception at the Bar Harbor Inn
Bookshops, Quaint Towns, Hikes, and Rocky Coasts
*Suggested Accommodation: Bar Harbor Inn
*Note: this is a lengthy day of driving, with no stops the trip can take up to 5 hours. Participants are responsible for their own transportation but our team can provide assistance
Day Three: Acadia
Road Trip to Portland, Maine
Visit Explore Acadia National Park: Scenic Drives, Hiking, Cadillac Mountain, Lunch at Jordan Pond, Find a Place to Relax with a Book
Photos with Authors at Bass Head Harbor Lighthouse
Enjoy the Hotel Spa
Literary Maine Themed Trivia Night
Suggested Accommodation: Bar Harbor Inn
Day Four: Bar Harbor
Breakfast with Authors
Hike Bar Harbor Island Trail
Book Gathering at Local Bookshop
Stroll Along Picturesque Bar Harbor
Curl Up in a Cozy Place with a Book
Cozy up around an Evening Bonfire
*Suggested Accommodation: Bar Harbor Inn
Day Five: Portland
Final Breakfast with Authors
Travel to Portland, Maine while making stops along the way
Private Tour of Historic Home
Visit Portland Head Lighthouse
Visit bookshops and boutiques for souvenirs
Final Evening Celebration with New and Long-Time Friends
Suggested Accommodation: Press Hotel
For more information or to ask questions, please reach out to
Mindelynn Young at mindelynn@readfarandwide.com