The Beach Getaway
Sunday, August 24 - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Sunday, August 24 - Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Description
Schedule
Conference Leadership
Pricing
Description
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 mindfulness meditation, adventures in contemplative papermaking, New England country dance, a Bocce tournament, PickleBall, a book discussion, bum volleyball, and more. Our activities are geared for adults of all ages and abilities. 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. |
REGISTER TODAY!Photos from previous Beach Getaways!
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What You Should Bring
- Pillows and bedding (sheets and blankets or sleeping bag). Linens are available for $45. Linen packet includes pillow, sheets, blanket, two bath towels, hand towel, and facecloth, and may be requested when registering. 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.
- Cash for ice cream at Ferry Beach Store. We sell 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.
- Ferry Beach does not provide alcohol. If you wish to consume alcohol during your stay, you must bring your own and keep it secure.
- Rain gear
Our LocationFerry 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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LodgingChoose 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 ExpectLooking 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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Schedule
2025 Daily Schedule Coming Soon....
2024 Daily Schedule
Every day: Spirit Circle, Beach walks, Hanging out on Dewolfe Porch, Beach time
Sunday: Tour of the Beach, Ingathering Fun and Games
Monday: Introduction to Pickleball, Book Discussion, Art Project- Papermaking, New England Country Dance, Games
Tuesday: Bocce Tournament, Art- Transforming our Paper, Quilters’ Show and Tell, Campfire and Singing
Wednesday: Closing Circle, Pickleball Round Robin
2024 Daily Schedule
Every day: Spirit Circle, Beach walks, Hanging out on Dewolfe Porch, Beach time
Sunday: Tour of the Beach, Ingathering Fun and Games
Monday: Introduction to Pickleball, Book Discussion, Art Project- Papermaking, New England Country Dance, Games
Tuesday: Bocce Tournament, Art- Transforming our Paper, Quilters’ Show and Tell, Campfire and Singing
Wednesday: Closing Circle, 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
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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.
[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.
Pricing
Conference Package (Pricing per Person) |
Lodging Adult: $273 (Includes Conference Fees + Meals) Meals are included, there is no way to separate meals from the package price. |
Lodging |
Lodging Prices Vary Base on Selection. See our Lodging Page for pricing information. |
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]. |