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​AFG Al-Anon Summer Convention

August 8-10, 2o25
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Pricing
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Special Discount: Enjoy 20% off lodging if you book your reservation before July 1st.
The 33rd Maine Area Convention returns to Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center in Saco, Maine during August 8-10, 2025!


What is the AFG Al-A-non Maine Convention?
The annual Maine Area Convention is a 3 day Al-Anon event with Alateen and AA participation. Members gather for fun and fellowship to celebrate recovery, grow spiritually and attract new members. 

About the Location:
Ferry Beach is a beautiful retreat and conference center located on the coast of southern Maine on a beautiful 32-acre oceanfront campus.  Wake up by the sea in quaint cottages and halls, or at campsites in the Grove. A relaxed campus features a sand volleyball court, two playgrounds, an art studio, fire pit, outdoor chapel, and of course, the beach! The dining hall provides healthy, delicious food and good coffee!​

Where can I get more information?
For more information, visit the Maine Area Convention website. Links to the host facility will be available there.
https://afgmaineconvention.org/
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What to Expect? Here's a sample of the schedule. 
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Friday, August 8
4:00 – 7:00  Room check-in with Ferry Beach
4:00 – 7:00  Convention Registration
6:00 – 7:00  Dinner
7:30 – 8:30  Meeting

​Saturday, August 9
6:30 – 7:00  Meditation on the Beach
7:30 – 11:00  Convention Registration
7:30 – 8:30  Breakfast
8:45-9:15  Opening
9:30 – 10:45  Workshops and Meeting
11:00 – 12:15  Workshops and Meeting
12:30 – 1:30  Lunch
1:45 – 2:30  AA Speaker
2:30 – 2:50   Alateen Speaker
3:00 – 4:15  Workshops and meeting
4:15 – 6:00  FREE TIME
4:30 – 5:30  Meeting
6:00 – 7:00  Dinner
7:15 – 8:00  Al Anon Keynote Speaker
8:00 – 8:30  Raffle
8:45 – 9:45  Meeting
8:45 – 10:30  Entertainment

Sunday, August 10
7:30 – 8:30  Breakfast
8:00 – 10:00  Room Checkout with Ferry Beach
8:45 – 9:45  Meeting
10:00 – 10:45  Closing Al Anon Speaker
10:45 - 11:15  Countdown and Closing
11:30 – 12:30  Lunch

Workshops & speakers to be announced soon!

Register Today!

Register HERE!

For pricing information- click the second tab at the top of the page called "pricing". 
ATTENTION! 
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When registering, fill out this form and email it to: [email protected]. 

Or mail it to Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center, 5 Boardwalk Dr. Saco, ME 04072 with your check.
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 Our Location

Ferry Beach is a beachfront retreat  center in Southern Maine (Saco, ME). Experience a respite away from the everyday world, with 32 acres including many porches, a wonderful dining center, volleyball court, playgrounds, art studio, outdoor chapel and of course the beach!
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 Lodging

Choose the desired lodging accommodation that works best for you/your loved ones. We have a wide variety of cabins & cottages, dorm rooms (single/double/family size) and campsites to choose from. ​
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What to Expect

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Looking for suggestions on what to pack, wondering what your experience will entail and all other details regarding your stay? Click "read more" below to help you prepare. Standard arrival check-in for retreats is 4:00pm and room check-out is at 10:00am.
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Pricing
Meal Plan Options
(Pricing per Person)

#1: Full Meal Plan:  (Includes Dinner on Friday, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner on Saturday, & Breakfast/Lunch on Sunday)
Adult: $100
Youth: $50
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#2: One Day Plan:  (Includes Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner on Saturday)
Adult: $60
Youth: $30

#3: Half Day Options: (Saturday Breakfast and Lunch) or (Saturday Lunch and Dinner) or (Sunday Breakfast and Lunch)
Adult: $50
Youth: $25
Lodging
Lodging Prices Vary Base on Selection. 
See our Lodging Page for pricing information.

**Enjoy 20% off lodging when you register before July 1st!**

Fees
$40 Conference Fee
Membership
​Membership must be paid to attend any Ferry Beach program and is due annually. 
​
Individual Membership: $40
​Family Membership: $65

See our Membership Page to learn more and to purchase or renew a membership. 
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You can also renew your membership on your reservation.
Register
To register online click here, or call the office at 207-282-4489. 
​You can also email [email protected]. 

Our mission at Ferry Beach is to awaken hearts to explore, grow and renew the spirit of universal love. 
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.  
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Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center is a 501(c)3 membership organization. 
Our mission is to awaken hearts to explore, grow and renew the spirit of universal love.  We accomplish our mission through work in the areas of
​arts & culture, education, spirituality, sustainability, personal growth and justice & action.
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  • Home
  • Organization
    • Governance
    • Board of Directors
    • Board Interest
    • Staff
    • Work at Ferry Beach
  • Membership
    • For Members >
      • Strategic Plan
  • Giving
    • One-Time Giving
    • Sustaining Gifts
    • Donation Pot
    • The Beachkeeper Program
    • Quillen Shinn Society
    • Memorial Garden
    • Endowment Fund
    • Scholarship Program
    • Capital Campaigns
  • About
    • Our Mission & Values
    • History
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
    • CELEBRATING 125 YEARS
  • Schedule
    • Community Dinner
    • Coffee Hour
    • Quilting Retreats
    • Choral Fest
    • GAYLA
    • Women's Healing
    • Family & Friends
    • Circles of Life
    • Company of Women
    • Circle of Music
    • Sacred Circle Dance
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Quilting by the Bay
    • The Beach Getaway
    • Labor Day Weekend
    • Summer Cookouts
    • AFG
    • SOS Saco Bay Conference
    • Vintage Improv
    • Kindred Spirits
  • What to Expect
    • Our Facility
    • Our Retreats
    • Our Dining Center
    • Our Accessibility
    • Our Policies
  • Lodging
  • News
    • Discovery
    • Maine Storm & Climate News
    • Blog
  • Plan a Gathering
    • Gathering Spaces
    • Planning Resources
  • Store