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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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Description
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.
Check-in the afternoon of September 4th and connect with your Ferry Beach friends and families you haven't seen in a while. 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 is cookout day! Head to the beach and start the day with a polar plunge into the ocean. 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. Let your creativity shine! There will be a collection of found objects; seashells, sea glass, driftwood to craft with. In the next few weeks, brainstorm your dream sand castle to build, after lunch we’ll be having a sand castle competition (with prizes)! 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 Quiet Riot Act, 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. Seeking more adventure? Join us in the afternoon for a treasure/scavenger hunt around campus! 
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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. Don't forget to reserve your room for 2026!
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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 Celebration!
Saturday, September 5, 2026 (4-8pm)

ENTERTAINMENT TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON...

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!

Come join us for an incredible evening plentiful in food, with non-stop music, dancing and good times!
Pricing
Conference Package
(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: $225 
Youth: $186 

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: $174 
Youth: 
$144 

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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Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center
5 Boardwalk Drive, Saco, ME 04072 - Our Address has Changed.  Click here to learn more.
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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
    • Open Jam
    • Community Dinner
    • Quantum Sound Healing Experience
    • Sourdough Bread Class
    • Line Dancing
    • Online Book Group
    • A New Year Retreat
    • Young Adults Weekend
    • Coastal Heart Retreat
    • Crafting Workshops
    • Crafter's Retreat
    • Winter Vacation
    • Quilting Retreats
    • Dancing Jaguar's Spirit of Family Retreat
    • Soul Speak: Psychic Reading & Workshop
    • Awakening Spirits Fair
    • Beyond the Gender Online Course
    • American Society of Dowsers Conference
    • Work Week
    • Profound Treasury
    • Personal Retreaters Week
    • Sand and Stars
    • The Great Campout
    • Independence Getaway
    • RE Week
    • 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
    • SOS Saco Bay Conference
    • NAAS Gathering
  • 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