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COBSCOOK COMMUNITY SHEPHERD’S SPRING OUTDOOR MINISTRY CENTER

Natural Wonders in Remote Maine What Will You Learn Along
the C&O Canal?
In the far northeastern corner of Maine, where tides along
the granite shore exceed 20 feet and stars flood the night Tucked into a bucolic corner of western Maryland,
sky, lies some of the last wild coast in the continental Shepherd’s Spring Outdoor Ministry Center is a refuge of
United States. The Cobscook Community Learning woodland and meadows at almost the exact midpoint of
Center was created to bring to this scenic but remote the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
area educational opportunities that strengthen personal, Today’s peaceful setting offers Road Scholar adventurers
community and global well-being. Tucked into a wooded few hints of the days when raucous “canawlers” drove
campus just off Cobscook Bay, the center welcomes Road their teams along the towpath. This invigorating
Scholars to explore the sea, shore and islands, while educational center provides an ideal setting for exploring
learning about the life and culture of Down East Maine. the canal and for hiking the nearby Appalachian Trail.

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i Information About all Retreats at
Information about all retreats at Shepherd’s Spring Outdoor Ministry Center
Cobscook Community
Lodging: Simple yet comfortable rooms on 220 acres
Lodging: Dormitory-style bunk rooms with private with ample hiking trails.
bathroom and shower on 50-acre tranquil campus. Good to Know: Alcohol-free facility. No TVs or phones
Good to Know: No TV or phone in rooms. Cell phones in rooms. Complimentary Internet access; limited cell
may pick up Canadian service and incur roaming fees. phone service. Housekeeping once a week. Most meals
Alcohol allowed in lobby and rooms. Housekeeping once served buffet-style; bus own table.
a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
Go online for more programs, activity levels
Go online for more programs, activity levels and details:
and details: www.roadscholar.org/cobscook www.roadscholar.org/shepherdsspring

Chickadees, Grouse, Puffins and A Memory & a Memoir: A Writing Hike the Appalachian Trail in Other Programs at Shepherd’s Spring
More: A Birder’s Dream in Down Adventure in Down East Maine Four States! Outdoor Ministry Center
East Maine Led by a prize-nominated instructor, muster Explore pristine stretches of the Appalachian • Hike the Appalachian Trail: From Mason-Dixon

Cobscook Bay is a haven for birds and birders up the memory of a life-changing event and Trail on daily hikes in four states and learn to the Potomac (21357ATH)
alike. Come find out why as you join expert learn how to write your memoir during an about the region’s history as you visit the Trail • Choose Your Pace: Biking C&O Canal National
birders in spotting puffins, spruce grouse, insightful educational adventure in northern Museum, Conservancy HQ and Harpers Ferry. Historic Park (23836ATH)
cormorants and more on this active adventure. Maine.
• By Bike and Boat: Exploring the C&O Canal and
Length: 6 days/5 nights Potomac River (23839ATH)
Length: 6 days/5 nights Length: 6 days/5 nights Meals: 14 total • Bike the Entire C&O Canal: A Distinctive
Meals: 13 total Meals: 13 total Program No. 18537ATH National Park (18629ATH)
Program No. 21046ATH Program No. 23773ATH • Preserving the National Parks of the Potomac
2020 Dates: Mar 29-Apr 3, Apr 26-May 1, River (11104ATH)
2020 Dates: Aug 9-14, Aug 16-21 2020 Dates: Sep 20-25 May 24-29, May 31-Jun 5, Sep 6-11, Oct 4-9,
Nov 1-6
Per-person pricing starts at Per-person pricing starts at
$1,429 DBL | +$100 SGL $1,049 DBL | +$100 SGL Per-person pricing starts at
$949 DBL | +$100 SGL

18 Ready for adventure? Call us toll free (877) 426-8056 to get started! Start your next learning adventure at www.roadscholar.org/retreats2020 19