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Labor Day Weekend 
Friday, September 4 - Monday, September 7, 2026
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All-you-can-eat cookout on Saturday, September 5th!
Celebrate the last weekend of the summer of 2026, with an all-you-can-eat barbecue, live music, family games and activities, the beach and more!

REGISTER TODAY!

Lodgers - register here
Commuters
​Register Here!
Campers - register here

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Throughout the long weekend, participate in any of the daily activities offered, enjoy plenty of time by the beach, relaxing, sharing laughter with friends, creating art and so much more! For a look at all the daily activities, see below. 
Photos from Previous Labor Day Weekends.
Friday: Check-in on the afternoon of September 4th and connect with friends! Gather together for our outdoor movie night! Grab some popcorn or treats from the store, bring your beach towel or beach chair and enjoy the movie on the lawn by DeWolfe (movie tbd).

Saturday: Head to the beach and start the day with a polar plunge into the ocean or enjoy yoga by the beach (this is not part of the weekend programming so it does have an additional fee of $10). Saturday mid-morning there will be a little friendly competition with a game of beach bingo followed with a “Beach Art Craft” in the art cabin, this year we are creating ocean/beach terrariums! Get ready to let your creativity shine! After lunch enjoy time by the beach, or participate in our sand castle competition. Then of course, in the evening we celebrate with our annual Labor Day cookout; featuring classic cookout foods and lobster (full menu online at fbch.me/cookout). Plus you can enjoy live music by the Zoot Jumpers- (a fantastic local swing band in Maine), a cornhole competition and array of kid friendly picnic/carnival games.

Our menu for the cookout includes: Hors d'oeuvres, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers, BBQ Chicken, ​Shrimp, Lobster (One per Person), Farm-fresh Corn on the Cob, Variety of Salads, Homemade Desserts and more!

 Seaside Sunday!
Enjoy unlimited time by the beach! There will be a chapel service Sunday morning if you wish to attend. If you are looking for a creative outlet the art cabin will be open for a limited time. You can also play a game of pickle ball or volleyball if your heart desires. Seeking more adventure? Join us in the afternoon for a quest followed by a special Birthday Party celebrating 125 years of Ferry Beach! Enjoy cake, music, dancing, games, and a bubble party for the kids! End the day cozied up in the campground roasting s'mores over the campfire.

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Monday is time to say our farewells! Be sure to join us for a farewell bubble run/walk as we say goodbye to a wonderful weekend with friends and family members. Remember, breakfast and lunch is included, so enjoy both before departing back home. And don't forget to reserve your room for 2026!

Bring your family and friends for an incredible weekend by the beach as we celebrate the end of summer together! All weekend long there will be activities for those of all ages; families, couples, singles! All activities are optional- enjoy the weekend however you like!
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Ferry Beach is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year (2026). Join us for an incredible year of celebration! 
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A Cookout and Live Concert
Saturday, September 5, 2026 (4-8pm)

This year's music entertainment is... The Zoot Jumpers!

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The Zoot Jumpers are a fabulous Maine-based band that plays hot jump blues and cool swing, including the great music of Count Basie, Louis Jordan, Squirrel Nut Zippers, and more. The band features Bruce Couillard on saxophones, Michelle Boggs on trumpet, Bess Jacques on piano, Tom Jacques on bass and harmonica, and Per Hanson on drums and harmonica. Everybody sings! Join us for an incredible evening of music- a band you don't want to miss!

About the Cookout:
The evening's menu includes: Lobster, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers, Portabella Mushrooms, Grilled Chicken, ​Shrimp, Hors d'oeuvres, Farm-fresh Corn on the Cob, Variety of Salads, Homemade Desserts and more!

An incredible evening plentiful in food, with non-stop music, dancing and good times awaits! Come join us...

2026 Labor Day Weekend Schedule:

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(Pricing per Person)
 Conference Package for Lodgers:
(Includes conference fee/access to all programming, all daily meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner for the entirety of the weekend, which includes the cookout too.) 

Adult: $221 
Youth: $182 

Conference Package for Commuters
(Includes conference fee/access to all programming, daily lunch & dinner for the entirety of the weekend which includes the cookout too.) 

Adults: $170  ($44 per day, $82 on Saturday for Cookout)
Youth: $140 ($38 per day, $64 on Saturday for Cookout)

 

Conference Package for Grove Campers
​(conference fee, meals are not included, meals/cookout can be
added to your reservation though, if you wish!

Adults & Youth: $30


Meals are included, there is no way to separate meals from the package price. 
​Note: Lodging is not included in the conference package price, it's added on, the price varies depending on your desired lodging accommodation, see below. 
Lodging
View our Lodging Page HERE for more information/photos of lodging options.

Cottages/Cabins
Morris Cottage: $550  per night
Kelley Cottage: $515  per night
Claflin Cottage: $515  per night
Metz Cabins: $250  per night
Cross Rooms: $205  per night

Dorms:
Quillen Family: $170  per night
 Ocean Queen: $165  per night
Ocean Twin: $155  per night
Queen Dorms: $145  per night
Standard Dorms: $130  per night

Camping: 
$45-55 depending on site

*NEW*  - LINENS are now INCLUDED in your stay, for ALL lodging spaces in 2026! 
Membership
​Membership must be paid to attend any Ferry Beach program and is due annually. 
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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 Location

Ferry Beach is a beachfront retreat center in Southern Maine (Saco, ME). A respite away from the everyday world, with 32 acres including porches, a wonderful dining center, volleyball court, playgrounds, art studio, meeting spaces, an 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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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
    • Sourdough Bread Class
    • Beach Yoga
    • Open Jam
    • Moon Rituals
    • Quilting Retreats
    • Dancing Jaguar's Spirit of Family Retreat
    • Summer Cookouts
    • Circles of Life
    • Company of Women
    • Circle of Music
    • Sacred Circle Dance
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Quilting by the Bay
    • The Beach Getaway
    • Labor Day Weekend
    • AFG
    • SOS Saco Bay Conference
    • Kindred Spirits
    • 125th Weekend
    • Heart Circle Retreat
    • Beyond the Gender Online Course
    • Emma's Revolution Concert
    • Choral Concert
    • POURPARLER
  • 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