Hi family, friends, teachers, and anyone else who wants to stay updated on my adventures!

Welcome to my blog detailing my semester at Chewonki! Chewonki is a semester program in Wiscasset, ME where I will live in cabins, take classes that focus on hands-on exploration, work on a farm, go on hiking trips, and much more! If you want to learn more, check out the website: http://www.chewonki.org/mcs/default.asp. I'm leaving in a few days, so I figured I would post some information for those who want to keep in touch!
First, I will have my computer with me so I'll be able to contact everyone via facebook (hopefully limitedly) and my gmail account (marlostein@gmail.com). For the first 10 days, we are not allowed to use our computers in order to create community, so don't expect any responses during that time.
Second, I would LOVE letters and packages!!!!! I will try to respond to letters, hopefully I will have enough time to write lots. If you want to receive letters and are not sure if I have your address, please message me on facebook. However, Chewonki has started a Zero Waste Initiative and ask that care packages not contain lots of individually packed items like candy. If you want to send food, they ask that you send it in reusable containers.
My address is :
Marlo Stein
Chewonki Semester School
485 Chewonki Neck Rd.
Wiscasset, ME 04578
Third, I will not have my cell phone with me all semester. Instead I will set up an extension for voicemails on a phone there (number will come later), and I will be able to call every once in a while.
Fourth, the school also keeps a blog that students can contribute to and pictures are posted. The URL is http://blogs.chewonki.org/semester/
Finally, visiting will be limited. I know no one will be able to visit in February because we will be creating our community as well as going on week long wilderness trips. If you would like to visit, please let me know and I'm sure we can arrange something later on in the semester!
I'll try to update this blog as much as I can to let you all in on my adventures!
I'm getting very excited!
Marlo