Sun1
Arrival day
Settle in at your own pace
Some family members will arrive Sunday and others on Monday. There is no scheduled group event.
Together on the Maine coast
Cochran Family
Reunion
August 1–6, 2027 Southport & Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Let us know you’re coming A week by the water
Come spend a Maine summer week reconnecting with loved ones from near and far.
Hosted by the Hunt Family, the Cochran family reunion brings us together in Boothbay Harbor and on Southport Island for time by the water, shared meals, stories, and new family memories.
Ocean Gate Inn · Southport IslandOur home base
Ocean Gate Inn
Southport Island, Maine
We have a block of rooms set aside for the Cochran family. Please reserve your room through the family block so everyone can stay together.
Cochran Family Reunion room blockEach household can choose, reserve, and pay for its own room through our dedicated booking page.
Reserve your roomAugust 1–6, 2027
Hosted reunion events
These are the gatherings planned for the whole family. Scheduled activities and meals are provided by our host. Exact times and final details will be added as reservations are confirmed.
Mon2
Hosted dinner · Time TBD
Welcome dinner at Ocean Gate
Our first official gathering will be a catered family dinner at the Ocean Gate pavilion. Caterer and menu details are coming soon.
Tue3
Hosted outing · Time TBD
Cabbage Island Clambake
We’ll travel together from Pier 6 in Boothbay Harbor aboard the Bennie Alice, followed by a traditional Downeast clambake on Cabbage Island.
See the Cabbage Island experience →Wed4
Hosted family time · Time TBD
Various family activities
Choose from relaxed options throughout the day, including boat rides and time together at the reserved Barrett’s Park pavilion. More details and sign-ups will be shared as plans come together.
Thu5
Hosted dinner · Time TBD
Closing dinner at Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
We’ll close the reunion with dinner together at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, 156 Western Avenue in West Boothbay Harbor.
Visit the yacht club website →Fri6
Departure day
Safe travels home
No scheduled group event. Enjoy a final morning on the coast before heading home.
Explore at your own pace
Optional daytime adventures
Choose what sounds fun, invite a few relatives, or keep the day completely open. Unless an activity is listed in the hosted schedule, admission, transportation, reservations, and other costs are each guest’s responsibility.
Gardens · All ages
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Explore expansive gardens, woodland paths, waterfront scenery, and the larger-than-life Guardians of the Seeds trolls. Allow at least a few hours.
Family boat outing
Burnt Island Lighthouse
Ride out together on family boats to explore Maine’s second-oldest surviving lighthouse, the keeper’s buildings, and the island’s walking trail. Access is by boat or kayak only and is weather-dependent.
Marine life · Great for children
Maine State Aquarium
A compact, hands-on introduction to Gulf of Maine animals, including local fish and invertebrates. Parking is limited, and groups of 15 or more must arrange a reservation.
Mini golf · Ice cream
Dolphin Mini Golf
Play an 18-hole nautical-themed course, then visit the shell museum, arcade, or Ice Cream Hut. An easy choice for a mixed-age family group.
Trains · Living history
Railway Village Museum
Spend a few hours exploring 35 acres of Maine history, historic buildings, antique vehicles, and a narrow-gauge train ride around the museum grounds.
Waterfront · Free
Barrett’s Park
A relaxed public park on Lewis Cove with lawn, rocky shoreline, swimming, picnic tables, and a pavilion. Return on your own for a quieter visit beyond Wednesday’s reunion picnic.
Beach · Southport Island
Hendricks Head Beach
Enjoy a small sandy town beach with views toward privately owned Hendricks Head Lighthouse. Pair it with the adjacent easy half-mile woodland loop. Parking and facilities are limited.
Shopping · Free to explore
Downtown Harbor & Footbridge
Stroll the historic footbridge, watch the working harbor, and browse downtown shops and galleries. This is the easiest flexible outing to shorten or extend.
Easy nature outing · Free
Oak Point Farm
Try the universal-access trail, children’s Story Trail, natural playground, and nature center at this Boothbay Region Land Trust preserve.
Join us
Who’s coming to Maine?
Please send one RSVP per household. Add everyone in your group so we can plan comfortably for all ages and needs.