Visiting Ferry Beach this Summer
UPDATED August 25, 2021
Let's be SMART about COVID-19
We are asking our guests to be COVID SMART and have established some basic guidelines we hope all guests will adhere to while at Ferry Beach this summer.
We are asking our guests to be COVID SMART and have established some basic guidelines we hope all guests will adhere to while at Ferry Beach this summer.
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S: Safe Distances
Maintain safe space between yourself and others when possible. M: Masked Faces All visitors must wear a mask when indoors. A: Adapt & Be Flexible Rules and guidance change quickly - be open to new policy at any time. R: Respect Choices Respect others choices on vaccines and follow guidance based on your personal situation. T: Track Symptoms Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms: Fever or chills; Cough; Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; Fatigue; Muscle or body aches; Headache; New loss of taste or smell; Sore throat; Congestion; Nausea or vomiting; Diarrhea source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html !: Have Fun Enjoy your visit to Ferry Beach and do your part to ensure everyone goes home Healthy! |
In addition to our SMART Guidelines, there will be some differences you will notice this summer around Ferry Beach:
Travel into the State of Maine:
All states will default to an exempt status on May 1, 2021 and be free to travel into the state of Maine without quarantine or testing requirements. Maine CDC will monitor all states COVID-19 trends and individually place restrictions as needed. We will update this section with any exemptions that may arise.
Items to Bring:
• Masks: Whether you plan to wear them your entire time at Ferry Beach or not, you should have enough masks for your parties entire visit incase rules or situations change. Our current masking policy is below.
• Hand Sanitizer: It is always a great idea to keep hands clean. Bring hand sanitizer for times when washing is not an option. Ferry Beach also has many yellow hand sanitizer pumps around campus for your convenience.
• Refillable Water Bottle: Not only is this better for sustainability, but for the time being, our water fountains will remain shut down. Be sure to stay hydrated in the summer heat.
Transportation:
Ferry Beach will no longer be providing transportation to or from our facility. Southern Maine is served by Lyft and Uber and rates from regional transportation hubs to Ferry Beach are reasonable.
Check-In:
We will continue our contactless check-in process. You will pay your balance before your arrival and all of your registration paperwork will be given to you by your conference coordinator. Check-In time is 4pm and Check-Out time is 10am. The registration office is located in the first floor of the Kelley building should you need to conduct business, but please call before entering. Daily registration office hours will be posted and you may text our registration team at 207-407-6990 or call 207-282-4489 and press 1 for Registration with any questions.
Conference Attendees: your coordinators will have an envelope for you with your information.
Personal Retreat Participants: Check-In is Contactless. Please welcome yourself to your room upon arrival using the access code provided to you.
If you purchased meals, we will have name tags for everyone in your group. These will at 7 Morris Ave, outside of the Kelley office.
If you have ordered linens, they will be available for pick up in a designated common area.
Masks:
To keep our communities safe, Ferry Beach recommends that all individuals wear face coverings when in indoor public settings regardless of vaccination status. When children are present, Ferry Beach requires all persons wear face coverings indoors as youth under 12 are not eligible to receive any vaccine.
Vaccinations & Standard COVID Precautions:
At Ferry Beach we want to help keep our community safe and healthy during their visit. We are offering pink tyvek bracelets that may be voluntarily worn by guests who wish for others to practice extra precautions when interacting with them.
We all have a different level of comfort with the COVID-19 virus. Some people may not be able to receive a vaccine for a variety reasons: age, health concerns, allergies, personal beliefs and more. Some people may be in-between vaccine doses and not yet fully protected. Other folks may be fully vaccinated but still want to participate in standard preventative measures.
We are still in the pandemic, and we must respect each other. The pink bracelet is a visual indicator to understand how a person would like to interact with the community and allows the individual the opportunity to not have to explain they wish to remain distanced or masked.
Let’s all work together this summer to care for our community and ensure that everybody goes home HEALTHY!
Capacity Limits:
As of May 24, 2021, all capacity limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings are lifted in the state of Maine.
Dining Hall:
Movement through the dining hall will remain one-way and meals will be served cafeteria style. Enter the dining room from the Morris Ave side of the building and exit through the doors on the Gardiner side. The meal line queue may extend to the outdoors during serving time. Please form lines down the walkway and Morris Ave instead of around the interior of the dining hall or the porch.
A La Carte Meals:
Meals will not be sold In the dining hall. You must pre-purchase a meal plan with your registration.
Community Living:
We will have minimal staff on campus. Please help by cleaning up after yourself and help us keep each other safe by wiping down handles, doors, frequently touched surfaces. We will have plenty of disinfectant and cleaning supplies in the dining hall and restrooms.
Reduced Paper:
We will be moving our in-room booklet, song books, tidings news letters and Sunday chapel programs to the Ferry Beach app. We will have posters with QR codes around campus to access these documents or you can access them directly through the app. Download the app at app.ferrybeach.org or by searching your app store.
All states will default to an exempt status on May 1, 2021 and be free to travel into the state of Maine without quarantine or testing requirements. Maine CDC will monitor all states COVID-19 trends and individually place restrictions as needed. We will update this section with any exemptions that may arise.
Items to Bring:
• Masks: Whether you plan to wear them your entire time at Ferry Beach or not, you should have enough masks for your parties entire visit incase rules or situations change. Our current masking policy is below.
• Hand Sanitizer: It is always a great idea to keep hands clean. Bring hand sanitizer for times when washing is not an option. Ferry Beach also has many yellow hand sanitizer pumps around campus for your convenience.
• Refillable Water Bottle: Not only is this better for sustainability, but for the time being, our water fountains will remain shut down. Be sure to stay hydrated in the summer heat.
Transportation:
Ferry Beach will no longer be providing transportation to or from our facility. Southern Maine is served by Lyft and Uber and rates from regional transportation hubs to Ferry Beach are reasonable.
Check-In:
We will continue our contactless check-in process. You will pay your balance before your arrival and all of your registration paperwork will be given to you by your conference coordinator. Check-In time is 4pm and Check-Out time is 10am. The registration office is located in the first floor of the Kelley building should you need to conduct business, but please call before entering. Daily registration office hours will be posted and you may text our registration team at 207-407-6990 or call 207-282-4489 and press 1 for Registration with any questions.
Conference Attendees: your coordinators will have an envelope for you with your information.
Personal Retreat Participants: Check-In is Contactless. Please welcome yourself to your room upon arrival using the access code provided to you.
If you purchased meals, we will have name tags for everyone in your group. These will at 7 Morris Ave, outside of the Kelley office.
If you have ordered linens, they will be available for pick up in a designated common area.
Masks:
To keep our communities safe, Ferry Beach recommends that all individuals wear face coverings when in indoor public settings regardless of vaccination status. When children are present, Ferry Beach requires all persons wear face coverings indoors as youth under 12 are not eligible to receive any vaccine.
Vaccinations & Standard COVID Precautions:
At Ferry Beach we want to help keep our community safe and healthy during their visit. We are offering pink tyvek bracelets that may be voluntarily worn by guests who wish for others to practice extra precautions when interacting with them.
We all have a different level of comfort with the COVID-19 virus. Some people may not be able to receive a vaccine for a variety reasons: age, health concerns, allergies, personal beliefs and more. Some people may be in-between vaccine doses and not yet fully protected. Other folks may be fully vaccinated but still want to participate in standard preventative measures.
We are still in the pandemic, and we must respect each other. The pink bracelet is a visual indicator to understand how a person would like to interact with the community and allows the individual the opportunity to not have to explain they wish to remain distanced or masked.
Let’s all work together this summer to care for our community and ensure that everybody goes home HEALTHY!
Capacity Limits:
As of May 24, 2021, all capacity limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings are lifted in the state of Maine.
Dining Hall:
Movement through the dining hall will remain one-way and meals will be served cafeteria style. Enter the dining room from the Morris Ave side of the building and exit through the doors on the Gardiner side. The meal line queue may extend to the outdoors during serving time. Please form lines down the walkway and Morris Ave instead of around the interior of the dining hall or the porch.
A La Carte Meals:
Meals will not be sold In the dining hall. You must pre-purchase a meal plan with your registration.
Community Living:
We will have minimal staff on campus. Please help by cleaning up after yourself and help us keep each other safe by wiping down handles, doors, frequently touched surfaces. We will have plenty of disinfectant and cleaning supplies in the dining hall and restrooms.
Reduced Paper:
We will be moving our in-room booklet, song books, tidings news letters and Sunday chapel programs to the Ferry Beach app. We will have posters with QR codes around campus to access these documents or you can access them directly through the app. Download the app at app.ferrybeach.org or by searching your app store.
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.
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.
