What is the minimum age to attend?

Guests must be 21+ to receive alcohol; inquire before booking if anyone under 21 will attend.

Check in at Riggs Boathouse at the marina; instructions say we’re the boathouse just behind the Gallery on the water.

Can I buy a signed book at the event?

You can add a signed copy during booking or purchase one at the event during the signing portion.

Is the boathouse wheelchair accessible?

Yes; the program notes the venue is wheelchair accessible. Contact the operator with specific access questions before booking.

Are there dietary accommodations?

If you have shellfish allergies or dietary restrictions, notify the operator before booking so they can advise or modify offerings.

What is the cancellation policy?

The listing suggests opting into cancellation protection; with protection you can cancel up to 24 hours before your reservation to avoid penalties.

Maine Oyster & Wine Tasting at Robinhood Marina: Book Launch Series in Georgetown

On a cool evening at Robinhood Marina in Georgetown, Maine, the new boathouse at the water’s edge comes alive with the clink of glasses and the briny scent of freshly shucked shellfish. The GEORGETOWN: Book Launch Series | Oyster & Wine Tasting at the New Boathouse is a focused 1.5-hour tasting led by Virginia, oyster sommelier and author of Oyster Society, who guides small groups through three flights of Maine oysters paired with three wines. The meeting point is Lady Oyster Seaside Lodge • 47 Wallace Cir, Phippsburg, ME 04562, and the event is hosted in the waterfront boathouse at Robinhood Marina, 340 Robinhood Rd, Georgetown, ME.

The experience centers on a dozen oysters drawn from three distinct growing regions, chosen to reveal differences in merroir: tidal range, salinity, and the mix of river and ocean influence that define each shell’s flavor. Two master shuckers present cleanly opened oysters while Virginia narrates stories from the coast—profiles of growers, passages from Oyster Society, and practical tasting notes printed in your take-home journal and oyster flavor wheel. Seasonal accompaniments are tailored to each flight, and guests can add a signed copy of the book.

Why this evening stands out: the setting is a working waterfront where lobstermen and oyster farmers intersect, and the boathouse’s windowed wall frames low, flat mudflats and rippling channels rather than postcard cliffs. The geology here is glacially scoured estuary and tidal creeks that create the subtle salinity gradients central to oyster flavor. Expect an intimate group of up to 16 guests, a warm check-in at Riggs Boathouse, readings that connect place to plate, and a final book signing.

Practical notes: reservations are limited and 21+ for alcohol service. Consider the cancellation protection option to avoid penalties. Wheelchair access is available; note any dietary or allergy concerns before booking. This isn’t a bluff-your-way wine class—Virginia blends storytelling with clear tasting technique so novices leave able to name salinity, brininess, and minerality on the palate.

If you’re visiting Georgetown or nearby Bath and want an evening that pairs local foodways with genuine local voices, this launch series is a concentrated, convivial way to learn why Maine’s oysters are both an industry and a cultural touchstone. Bring curiosity, write notes in the supplied journal, and be ready to taste how place tastes.

Parking is available at the marina; check in at Riggs Boathouse near the Gallery and proceed to the waterfront boathouse. The program is wheelchair accessible and limited to 16 guests, so book early for popular weekend dates. Because the tasting focuses on raw oysters, guests with medical concerns should consult a physician. Expect lively conversation, comparative tasting technique, and insider stories linking each shuck to the growers' work.