Bow Ties & Bean Boots 2024:
An Evening to Support Teens to Trails

L.L.Bean HQ, 15 Casco Street, Freeport ME Google Map
New Date! Thursday, April 11 from 5:30-9:00 p.m.

**What to Wear:**

One of the best parts of Bow Ties & Bean Boots is creative outfits. Over the years, we’ve seen some incredible homemade bow ties and decorated boots. The rule of thumb for the evening is to wear what makes you feel good. We’ll also have a bow tie tying station and custom-made bow ties for sale.

**Photo:** Two of our 2023 guests made bow tie necklaces!

**L.L.Bean Boot LACE BAR:**

Choose from a variety of colorful laces for your boots. You can even choose a color to match your tie! The Lace Bar volunteer experts will cut your new laces to size. You’ll also find some fun surprises like L.L.Bean stickers and store coupons.

**Great Local Food & Drinks:**

Cheese Louise food truck is back with their artisan grilled cheese sandwiches, including gluten-free and dairy-free items. They will be serving outside by the Bootmobile.

Inside we are serving NA beverages from Green Bee Soda and Athletic Brewing, cocktails from Three of Strong Spirits and beer from Baxter Brewing. You’ll also find an oyster bar and nibbles from Charcutemarie.

**L.L.Bean Bootmobile**

It wouldn’t be a Bow Ties & Bean Boots event without the Boot Mobile! Our 2023 Youth Advisory Council loved taking their picture next to it, and our guests did too!

“Go with a Guide” Auction Items

Full Day Sea Kayaking for Four with North Star Adventures
Value: $500.00

Explore Casco Bay, Penobscot Bay or Muscongus Bay (winner can choose location closest to them).

**Guide Bio:**

Nancy Zane is the founder of **North Star Adventures**. She brings over 25 years of experience developing and leading outdoor adventures and teaching outdoor skills classes. As a former Unity College educator and medical professional, she creates a physically and emotionally safe place for you to explore the outdoors.

Packrafting Maine Day Pass for Four
Value: $600.00

Create your own custom day trip on the Penobscot, and enjoy a thrilling day floating downstream in a packraft —lightweight inflatable boats that roll up into a small, packable size. Packrafts can be easily carried in a backpack or on a bicycle.
**Guide Bio:**
For over two decades, **Packraft Maine** owner Alejandro Strong has been exploring Maine’s rivers and forests. He led canoeing and backpacking courses and trained staff in whitewater paddling and safety at Hurricane Island Outward Bound.
Alejandro enjoys packrafting and bikerafting to access remote, inspiring places without the need for lengthy car rides or vehicle shuttles to minimize environmental impact.

**Outdoor Adventure and Sauna with Holon Healing**

**Value:** $700.00

Megan-Mack Nicholson will guide your group (up to 5 people) on a healing adventure in the great outdoors, and then return to Holon Healing’s custom-built mobile sauna to further relax. Choose your location within 2 hours of Bath — it can even be by a lake or beach to cold plunge after your sauna.
**Guide Bio:**
Megan-Mack Nicholson is the Founder of **Holon Healing**, a Registered Maine Guide, Yoga and Mindfulness instructor, Master Reiki-Shaman Practitioner, Certified Forest Therapy Guide, and runs the Lennox Outdoor Leadership Center for The Hyde School.

**Two Night Kayak Camping Trip with L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery School for Two**
**Value:** $1200.00

Your guided trip will begin at the L.L.Bean Paddling Center in Freeport. Kayak to an island base camp in Middle Bay, your home for the next two nights, where your guides will serve a traditional Maine lobster or steak dinner before your first island overnight.
Fueled by a hearty breakfast, launch for a daylong expedition to scenic islands, edged with jutting ledges where seals are often seen warming themselves in the sun.
On day three, you'll enjoy more exploring while returning to the Paddling Center.
All necessary kayaking and camping equipment is provided. This trip uses tandem sea kayaks and is appropriate for children 12 and up.
**Dates Available:** June 20, July 11 or August 8, 2024

**Water & Wildlife Weekend at Evans Notch Lodge for up to 15 People**

**Value:** $2,200

Enjoy a beautiful autumn weekend in the woods and waters of Western Maine with 15 of your favorite friends or family members or buy this adventure for a Teens to Trails’ Outdoor Club to enjoy.
Includes **3-day/2-night accommodations** at **Evans Notch Lodge**, where you'll have exclusive access to the entire lodge property, a one-day guided wilderness experience with Ari Leach of **Blackbird Guide Services**, and a $500 gift certificate for water fun with **Maine River Runners**.

Two-Day Mountain Biking Adventure in Carrabasset Valley and Condo Stay
Value: $1200.00

Find your trail flow in Carrabassett Valley with this awesome mountain bike adventure package for two.

Includes two-day rental of full-suspension mountain bikes from AllSpeed Cyclery and Snow’s Carrabassett Valley shop.
Plus a **two-hour, guided bike tour** from local mountain bike coach Kerry Ouellette, and a **two-night stay** at a contemporary slope-side condo.
**Dates Available:** Summer and Fall 2024

**Outdoor Photo Session with Brian** Threlkeld
Value: $500.00

Professional photographer Brian Threlkeld of **Photography for the People** is offering a **one-hour outdoor photo session** for families, entrepreneurs or high school seniors. Choose your favorite outdoor location in Southern Maine.

**Bio:**

Photography for the People owner Brian Threlkeld is always looking for an outdoor adventure. Whether you are searching for outdoor sports action shots, family photos, or brand photos, he is your jack-of-all-trades photographer.
**Dates Available:** September - October 2024

Bonus Auction Item

**Catered Party with Cheese Louise Food Truck**

**Value:** $3,500

Get your next party catered by a **Cheese Louise** food truck (up to 100 guests)! This includes your choice of five artisan grilled cheese sandwiches plus a choice of one side.
Available in Maine, New Hampshire and beyond.

only a few last minute tickets left!

Raffle Items

Our raffle items are designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind. You can pre-purchase tickets with your entry fee here, or buy them at the event. Raffle ticket prices: $10 (1 ticket), $20 - (3 tickets) $40 - (10 tickets).

Raffle items include:

• $50 Gift Card to Freeport Oyster Bar, Spartan Sea Farms Sweatshirt, Freeport Oyster Bar T-Shirt, Madeline Point Hat ($170 value)

• Private Tasting for four at Three of Strong Spirits distillery in Portland ($70 value)

• Two Lift tickets at Sugarloaf, experience Maine’s biggest ski resort. ($270/pack of two).

• Golfing for four at Sugarloaf Golf Club ($400 value)

• Four passes to Salt Pump Climbing Co. ($80 value)

• $300 gift certificate towards a stay at scenic Mount Chase Lodge in Patten, Maine. Choose from guest suites, private cabins or a waterfront townhouse.

• $100 gift card to Brant & Cochran, a Maine maker who has created axes that can be used for generations.

• Licensed Maine Guide Nicolle Littrell of Dory Woman Rowing will provide a lesson or guided tour for two in her traditional-style wooden dory in Belfast Bay. This is a totally one-of-a-kind experience that is classically Maine! ($180 value)

• Outdoor Lover’s Gift Basket from Reclaimed Maine: Maine Boot Bouquet T-shirt, Mountain View Frosted Can Glass, White Pine + Spruce Hat, Reusable Explore More Tote Bag, and 4 Weatherproof Maine Outdoors-Inspired Stickers.

• And more items to check out when you get to the event!

Bow Ties & Bean Boots

April 11, 2024

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