The Beach Getaway
Sunday, August 30 - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Sunday, August 30 - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Description
Schedule
Conference Leadership
Pricing
Description
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The Beach Getaway - cultivating joy and community through play!
Come play with us! If you aged out of summer camp years ago but still long for the camaraderie and activities of camp, the Beach Getaway is for you. Join us for arts and crafts, games, New England country dance, a Bocce tournament, PickleBall, a book discussion, beach time, singalongs, and more. Our activities are geared for adults of all ages and abilities. Our art project celebrates Ferry Beach’s 125th Anniversary: we’ll create paperdolls of ourselves in period costume (including swimwear) from 1901 to the present. An optional afternoon field trip is also in the works, thanks to longtime Getaway-ers Barbara and Betsy. Please contact the coordinators for the latest developments on this plan. The pace is yours: take it all in or step away and simply enjoy the beach or the rocking chairs that look out over the ocean, take time to walk, hang out on the beach, create on your own, or visit with friends. The Getaway is a great experience for single folks, adult children and their parents, friends, couples, siblings or small adult groups. We are mostly women; men and non-binary folks are welcome. *Book to read in advance*: The Awakening by Kate Chopin (published shortly before 1901) Minister of the Week: Thea Shapiro Coordinators: Heidi Hertel-Therrien [email protected] Louise Marcoux [email protected] We hope to see you for this special beach getaway! |
Ferry Beach is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year (2026). Join us for an incredible year of celebration!
Photos from previous Beach Getaways!
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What You Should Bring
- All rooms at Ferry Beach include linens, (pillow, sheets, blanket, two bath towels, hand towel, and facecloth). If you wish to bring your own supplies you can. All Ferry Beach mattresses have waterproof and hypoallergenic covers.
- Towels and toiletries. If you are staying in one of our dorms (either Underwood, Quillen or Rowland) our bathrooms are communal, so we recommend bringing shower shoes.
- Beach attire and beach towels, sunscreen, bug spray, a flashlight, and a beach chair.
- Good walking shoes
- Yoga mat (don't worry if you forget one: Ferry Beach has a supply as well)
- Cash for ice cream at Ferry Beach Store. It is open daily for limited hours. The store sells toiletries, logo merchandise, postcards, stamps, ice cream and more.
- Temperatures can vary. Average summer temperatures range from 65-85 degrees but nights can be cool, so bring a variety of outerwear, including rain gear (just in case).
- Ferry Beach does not provide alcohol. If you wish to consume alcohol during your stay, you must bring your own and keep it secure.
- Masks and hand sanitizer
Schedule
2025 Daily Schedule
Every day: Beach walks, Yoga, Hanging out on DeWolfe Porch, Beach time, Spirit Circle
Sunday: Tour of the Beach, Ingathering Fun and Games
Monday: Introduction to PickleBall, Book Discussion, Art Project: Beads and Wire; New England Country Dance, Games
Tuesday: Bocce Tournament, Quilters Show and Tell, Campfire
Wednesday: Pickleball round robin
Conference Leadership
Heidi Hertel-Therrien
[email protected]
Heidi’s been coming to Ferry Beach since she was a kid. She’s a retired middle school teacher who loves to play. She has been a co-coordinator of the Beach Getaway since it started.
Louise Marcoux
[email protected]
Louise has been coming to Ferry Beach for nearly 20 years. She’s a retired UU religious educator who loves arts & crafts, games, and dance. She joined the Getaway coordination team in 2022.
Minister of the Week:
Thea Shapiro
[email protected]
Heidi’s been coming to Ferry Beach since she was a kid. She’s a retired middle school teacher who loves to play. She has been a co-coordinator of the Beach Getaway since it started.
Louise Marcoux
[email protected]
Louise has been coming to Ferry Beach for nearly 20 years. She’s a retired UU religious educator who loves arts & crafts, games, and dance. She joined the Getaway coordination team in 2022.
Minister of the Week:
Thea Shapiro
Pricing
Conference Package (Pricing per Person) |
Conference Package for Lodgers: (Includes conference fee/access to all programming, plus all daily meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner for the entirety of the beach getaway.) Adult: $282 Conference Package for Commuters: (Includes conference fee/access to all programming, plus all daily meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner for the entirety of the beach getaway.) Adult: $282 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. Individual Membership: $40 Family Membership: $65 See our Membership Page to learn more and to purchase or renew a membership. 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.
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.
