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More about this trip-
In Concord, pilgrims will visit Orchard House, the home of Louisa May Alcott and her abolitionist family. After spending time in Concord exploring the grounds where Alcott walked and wrote, pilgrims will journey to the sea and experience the shores of Cape Cod. In this autumnal season, pilgrims will have the opportunity to consider how beauty within nature supports our ability to hold the juxtaposition of grief and hope.
The New York Times proclaims that Concord is one of the top 52 places to visit in 2025, and we agree. If you’ve never been, we encourage you to join us and feel inspired by the beautiful nature and fascinating history this area of the country has to offer. In cozy sweaters and kindred community, we will explore this beloved novel, originally written for children but timeless for adults of all ages.
Our home base will be split between the Colonial Inn, a quaint country hotel, and the trendy woodland glamping grounds at AutoCamp Cape Cod.
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We will walk up to 5 miles each day. The weather in Massachusetts in November can be quite cold in the mornings and evenings; however, we will walk come rain or shine, and we recommend that pilgrims prepare for the possibility of varying temperatures by equipping with layers. We won’t rush our hikes, but we expect to be tired at the end of each day.
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We will meet in Concord on November 14th and end programming in Falmouth before lunch on November 18th. Specific meeting time and location will be offered privately to pilgrims upon registration and payment.
Each pilgrim is responsible for handling their own travel expenses and arrangements prior to our meeting on November 14th and after we say goodbye on November 18th.’
Scholarships
We occasionally offer partial scholarships for pilgrimages. If you are interested, please fill out our form here.
Trip Faculty
Beth Silvers
Faculty Leader (she/her)
Beth is the co-host of the award-winning podcast Pantsuit Politics, which prioritizes curiosity over the conflict that often drives political conversations. Beyond that, she’s a calming presence and purveyor of deep reflection and infectious joy.
Her work has been featured in The New York Times and The Atlantic, and her show was recognized as “Podcast of the Month” by Good Morning America in 2022. She also co-authored of Now What? How to Move Forward When We’re Divided (About Basically Everything) (2022) and I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversation (2019) with her co-host, Sarah Stewart Holland.
Beth will serve as lead faculty on this trip.
Colette Potts
Chaplain (she/her)
Colette is an educator, family therapist, and parent of three Harry Potter fans. She serves as chaplain on our pilgrimages and shares a life with Matt Potts, the former host of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast. Colette also serves as our pilgrimage faculty training administrator.
Colette has worked with families across the developmental spectrum in settings ranging from urban public schools to rural homes, to help parents raise loving children, using caring communities to make it easier – and more fun.
Colette will serve as chaplain for the trip.
Julia Argy
Logistics Coordinator (she/her)
Julia is a writer from Massachusetts. Her debut novel, The One, was published by Putnam in April, 2023. She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Statistics, and from the University of Michigan’s Helen Zell Writers’ Program with an MFA in Fiction. She works as the Director of Pilgrimages at Not Sorry.
Julia will serve as logistics coordinator for this trip.
“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”
— Louisa May Alcott