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A LITERARY TOUR OF
CONCORD, MASSACHUSETTS
sunday, april 21st – THURSDAY, april 25th, 2024
tour louisa may alcott’s home, enjoy a picnic at henry david thoreau’s walden pond, explore the literary landmarks of beacon hill, and more!
tour louisa may alcott’s home, enjoy a picnic at henry david thoreau’s walden pond, explore the literary landmarks of beacon hill, and more!
Dear Friends,
I am thrilled to share the official itinerary for The Enchanted Book Club’s literary tour of Concord, Massachusetts. I can’t wait for us to visit the places Louisa May Alcott and her sisters once stood, learn the stories of beloved authors who called Beacon Hill home, explore gorgeous bookstores, and delight in a picnic lunch on the banks of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden Pond alongside our community of kindred spirits.
Note: you must be an Enchanted Book Club member to register for this trip. Click here to join The Enchanted Book Club. If you already are a book club member, log into your account for registration instructions. Because there is high interest in this trip, securing a spot is not guaranteed. Attendees will be randomly selected through a raffle.
*IMPORTANT: The nature of the literary sites in Concord require quite a bit of walking. To attend, you must be comfortable walking 1-2 miles.
I am thrilled to share the official itinerary for The Enchanted Book Club’s literary tour of Concord, Massachusetts. I can’t wait for us to visit the places Louisa May Alcott and her sisters once stood, learn the stories of beloved authors who called Beacon Hill home, explore gorgeous bookstores, and delight in a picnic lunch on the banks of Henry David Thoreau’s Walden Pond alongside our community of kindred spirits.
Note: you must be an Enchanted Book Club member to register for this trip. Click here to join The Enchanted Book Club. If you already are a book club member, log into your account for registration instructions. Because there is high interest in this trip, securing a spot is not guaranteed. Attendees will be randomly selected through a raffle.
*IMPORTANT: The nature of the literary sites in Concord require quite a bit of walking. To attend, you must be comfortable walking 1-2 miles.
WHERE WE’RE STAYING
Concord’s Colonial Inn, a landmark historic hotel in
New England’s charming town of Concord, Massachusetts
Originally built in 1716, The Colonial Inn has a wonderfully rich history. One of the Inn’s original buildings was used as a storehouse for arms and provisions during the Revolutionary War and Henry David Thoreau resided at the Inn while he attended Harvard.
Less than a mile away from Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, this charming hotel will be a lovely place to stay as we embark upon our literary adventures.
Less than a mile away from Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House, this charming hotel will be a lovely place to stay as we embark upon our literary adventures.
ITINERARY
DAY 1: Sunday, April 21st, 2024
Arrive at your leisure to Concord’s Colonial Inn. Group dinner begins at 6pm.
Arrive at your leisure to Concord’s Colonial Inn. Group dinner begins at 6pm.
DAY 2: Monday, April 22nd, 2024, Orchard House & Walden Pond
-Wake up in the heart of Concord and enjoy a private breakfast at The Colonial Inn with our group
-Board our private motor coach or take a leisurely 15 min stroll to Orchard House (like The Alcotts would have!)
-Private tour of Orchard House, Louisa May Alcott’s home and the setting of Little Women
-Private tour of Walden Pond guided by “Henry David Thoreau” himself. Best known through Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, Walden Pond and the surrounding Walden Woods was a favorite destination for walks by local Concord Transcendentalists Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Thoreau’s writings inspired respect for nature and even, some consider, the birth of the conservation movement.
-Picnic lunch on the banks of Walden Pond
-Board our private motor coach or take a leisurely 15 min stroll to Orchard House (like The Alcotts would have!)
-Private tour of Orchard House, Louisa May Alcott’s home and the setting of Little Women
-Private tour of Walden Pond guided by “Henry David Thoreau” himself. Best known through Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, Walden Pond and the surrounding Walden Woods was a favorite destination for walks by local Concord Transcendentalists Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Thoreau’s writings inspired respect for nature and even, some consider, the birth of the conservation movement.
-Picnic lunch on the banks of Walden Pond
DAY 3: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, Beacon Hill Literary Tour
-Wake up in the heart of Concord and enjoy a private breakfast at The Colonial Inn with our group
-Board our private motor coach to Beacon Hill. Part of Boston’s Literary District, Beacon Hill was home to several famous 20th century writers.
-Enjoy a walking tour of Beacon Hill highlighting landmarks associated with beloved authors such as Robert Frost, Sylvia Plath and Robert Lowell
-Leisurely explore Beacon Hill’s charming bookstores. From the 5-story Beacon Hill Books to Brattle Book Shop (one of America’s oldest and largest antiquarian book shops), you are sure to find your next favorite read.
-Board our private motor coach to Beacon Hill. Part of Boston’s Literary District, Beacon Hill was home to several famous 20th century writers.
-Enjoy a walking tour of Beacon Hill highlighting landmarks associated with beloved authors such as Robert Frost, Sylvia Plath and Robert Lowell
-Leisurely explore Beacon Hill’s charming bookstores. From the 5-story Beacon Hill Books to Brattle Book Shop (one of America’s oldest and largest antiquarian book shops), you are sure to find your next favorite read.
DAY 4: Wednesday, April 24th, 2024, Concord’s Literary Sites & Afternoon Tea
-Wake up in the heart of Concord and enjoy a private breakfast at The Colonial Inn with our group
-Spend the morning at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery including Authors Ridge where Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau rest
-Step by back in time to the Revolutionary War for a private, guided tour of Lexington and Concord featuring additional literary highlights. Our tour will take place within days of the Battles of Lexington and Concord anniversary.
-Delight in a special, private afternoon tea with our group of kindred spirits
-Spend the morning at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery including Authors Ridge where Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau rest
-Step by back in time to the Revolutionary War for a private, guided tour of Lexington and Concord featuring additional literary highlights. Our tour will take place within days of the Battles of Lexington and Concord anniversary.
-Delight in a special, private afternoon tea with our group of kindred spirits
Day 5: Thursday, April 25th, 2024
Private breakfast at The Concord Inn. Transportation to Logan International Airport (BOS) will be arranged for you.
Private breakfast at The Concord Inn. Transportation to Logan International Airport (BOS) will be arranged for you.
Pricing
The cost to attend this trip is $1295 USD
Includes:
-4 nights at the historic Colonial Inn (single occupancy)
-Daily private breakfast (seasonal fruit, greek yogurt & granola, assorted muffins, egg frittata, potatoes, and more)
-One lunch
-One afternoon tea
-One dinner
-Private motor coach transportation for our group
-A private tour of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House
-A private tour of Walden Pond guided by Henry David Thoreau performer
-A private walking tour of literary Beacon Hill
-The opportunity to explore Beacon Hill’s beautiful bookshops
-A visit to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
-A private tour of Lexington and Concord
-The opportunity to meet literary kindred spirits
-Plus, a few surprises along the way!
-Assistance from The Enchanted Book Club’s resident travel advisor to book flights and purchase travel insurance if you would like
*Note: To maintain an intimate, personalized experience, we will be split into smaller groups during our private tours
Does not include:
-Lunch on April 23rd
-Dinner on April 22nd, April 23rd, April 24th (guests will be provided with a list of local restaurants)
-Transportation from the airport to the hotel on April 21st
-Flights
Includes:
-4 nights at the historic Colonial Inn (single occupancy)
-Daily private breakfast (seasonal fruit, greek yogurt & granola, assorted muffins, egg frittata, potatoes, and more)
-One lunch
-One afternoon tea
-One dinner
-Private motor coach transportation for our group
-A private tour of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House
-A private tour of Walden Pond guided by Henry David Thoreau performer
-A private walking tour of literary Beacon Hill
-The opportunity to explore Beacon Hill’s beautiful bookshops
-A visit to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
-A private tour of Lexington and Concord
-The opportunity to meet literary kindred spirits
-Plus, a few surprises along the way!
-Assistance from The Enchanted Book Club’s resident travel advisor to book flights and purchase travel insurance if you would like
*Note: To maintain an intimate, personalized experience, we will be split into smaller groups during our private tours
Does not include:
-Lunch on April 23rd
-Dinner on April 22nd, April 23rd, April 24th (guests will be provided with a list of local restaurants)
-Transportation from the airport to the hotel on April 21st
-Flights
How to register for this trip:
1. Click here to become an Enchanted Book Club member
2. Log into your Enchanted Book Club account
3. Follow instructions to add yourself to our raffle. Raffle closes Wednesday, June 28th at 11:59pm.
4. Raffle will be randomly drawn on Thursday, June 29th. If you are selected, you will be contacted immediately and must make a non-refundable deposit of $350 by July 2nd, 2023 to secure your spot. The remainder of your payment ($945) will be due by February 18th, 2024.
5. If you are not selected, you will be added to the waitlist and contacted if a spot opens!
1. Click here to become an Enchanted Book Club member
2. Log into your Enchanted Book Club account
3. Follow instructions to add yourself to our raffle. Raffle closes Wednesday, June 28th at 11:59pm.
4. Raffle will be randomly drawn on Thursday, June 29th. If you are selected, you will be contacted immediately and must make a non-refundable deposit of $350 by July 2nd, 2023 to secure your spot. The remainder of your payment ($945) will be due by February 18th, 2024.
5. If you are not selected, you will be added to the waitlist and contacted if a spot opens!
Have a question?
Reach us at: support@enchantedbookclub.com
Reach us at: support@enchantedbookclub.com
