The Beach Getaway
August 28 - August 31, 2021
Onsite Conference
August 28 - August 31, 2021
Onsite Conference
Description
Schedule
Conference Leadership
Pricing
Description
The Beach Getaway is the best of everything Ferry Beach has to offer. The Ferry Beach theme for 2021 is "Imagine" and we’re looking forward to take this time to relax and make that most joyful of noises—laughter! We will be celebrating our 20th year with line dancing sand sculpting, and taking a trip to the East Point Sanctuary in Biddeford Pool. Nancy Webber will once again be offering her yoga and, for lobster lovers, we’ll be having a lobster dinner. The pace is yours, take it all in or simply enjoy the beach and rocking chairs that look out over the ocean. If you are not into agenda and timelines, you are welcome to opt out of any activities and 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.
The Getaway is a great experience for single folks, adult children and their parents, friends, couples, siblings or small adult groups.
What You Should Bring
- Pillows and bedding (sheets and blankets or sleeping bag). Linens are available for $28 per bed. 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.
- A fan for your room (and an extension cord). Rooms are not air-conditioned.
- 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.
- Hair dryer for drying art canvas
- Rain gear and bug spray
Schedule
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28
You are welcome to come to Ferry Beach early on Saturday, spend time on the beach or relax on the Quillen and DeWolfe porches. You will not be able to get into your room until 3:00.
3:00 Beach Getaway Registration – Quillen Porch.
5:00 Social Hour* - Gardiner Lawn
6:00-7:00 Dinner - DeWolfe Dining Hall
7:45 Ingathering – Rowland Hall
8:30 (following Ingathering) - Getaway Group Gathering
11:00 Quiet Time
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
7:00 Beach Walk- Meet at lifeguard stand.
7:30-8:30 Breakfast – DeWolfe Dining Hall
9:30 Chapel
11:00 Yoga/Qigong (Dolphin Room?)
12:00-1:00 Lunch – DeWolfe Dining Hall
1:00-3:30 Art Project (TBD)
3:30- 5:00 Croquet on the lawn / Beach time
5:00 Social Hour - Gardiner Lawn
6:00 Dinner – DeWolfe Dining Hall
7:00 Friendship Circle – DeWolfe Lawn
7:30 Line Dance – Rowland Hall
9:00 Games and Conversation
11:00 Quiet Time
MONDAY, August 30
7:00 Beach Walk – Beach. Meet at lifeguard stand.
7:30-8:30 Breakfast – DeWolfe Dining Hall
10:30 Sand sculpting on the Beach
12:00-1:00 Lunch – DeWolfe Dining Hall
1:00-5:00. – Off campus trip to East Point Audubon Sanctuary, Biddeford Pool
5:00 Social Hour - Gardiner Lawn
6:00 Dinner – DeWolfe Dining Hall
7:00 Friendship Circle – DeWolfe Lawn
7:30 Group Activity TBD (Quilters?)
9:00 Games and Conversation
11:00 Quiet Time
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
7:00 Beach Walk – Beach. Meet at lifeguard stand.
7:30-8:30 Breakfast – DeWolfe Dining Hall
9:00-10:30 Yoga - MUST BE OUT OF ROOMS BY 10:00 AM* You are welcome to continue using beach and grounds
*Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are provided at Social Hour. Ferry Beach does not provide alcohol but you are welcome to bring your own. You must keep it secure on your own, in your room or in your car.
You are welcome to come to Ferry Beach early on Saturday, spend time on the beach or relax on the Quillen and DeWolfe porches. You will not be able to get into your room until 3:00.
3:00 Beach Getaway Registration – Quillen Porch.
5:00 Social Hour* - Gardiner Lawn
6:00-7:00 Dinner - DeWolfe Dining Hall
7:45 Ingathering – Rowland Hall
8:30 (following Ingathering) - Getaway Group Gathering
11:00 Quiet Time
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29
7:00 Beach Walk- Meet at lifeguard stand.
7:30-8:30 Breakfast – DeWolfe Dining Hall
9:30 Chapel
11:00 Yoga/Qigong (Dolphin Room?)
12:00-1:00 Lunch – DeWolfe Dining Hall
1:00-3:30 Art Project (TBD)
3:30- 5:00 Croquet on the lawn / Beach time
5:00 Social Hour - Gardiner Lawn
6:00 Dinner – DeWolfe Dining Hall
7:00 Friendship Circle – DeWolfe Lawn
7:30 Line Dance – Rowland Hall
9:00 Games and Conversation
11:00 Quiet Time
MONDAY, August 30
7:00 Beach Walk – Beach. Meet at lifeguard stand.
7:30-8:30 Breakfast – DeWolfe Dining Hall
10:30 Sand sculpting on the Beach
12:00-1:00 Lunch – DeWolfe Dining Hall
1:00-5:00. – Off campus trip to East Point Audubon Sanctuary, Biddeford Pool
5:00 Social Hour - Gardiner Lawn
6:00 Dinner – DeWolfe Dining Hall
7:00 Friendship Circle – DeWolfe Lawn
7:30 Group Activity TBD (Quilters?)
9:00 Games and Conversation
11:00 Quiet Time
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31
7:00 Beach Walk – Beach. Meet at lifeguard stand.
7:30-8:30 Breakfast – DeWolfe Dining Hall
9:00-10:30 Yoga - MUST BE OUT OF ROOMS BY 10:00 AM* You are welcome to continue using beach and grounds
*Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are provided at Social Hour. Ferry Beach does not provide alcohol but you are welcome to bring your own. You must keep it secure on your own, in your room or in your car.
Conference Leadership
The Beach Getaway is coordinated by Barbara McGlynn and Heidi Hertle-Therrien. Please contact Heidi and Barbara with any questions.
Heidi: hertelturtle@verizon.net
Barbara: bmcglynn@umass.edu
Heidi: hertelturtle@verizon.net
Barbara: bmcglynn@umass.edu
Pricing
Pricing per Person |
Adult: $192.00 (Includes Conference Fees + Meals) Online Attendance Only: Not Available Off-Site Daily Fee: $64.00 Adult / $47.00 Youth (Includes all Meals) |
Lodging |
Lodging Prices Vary. See our Lodging Page for pricing information. |
Membership |
Membership must be paid to attend any Ferry Beach program and is due annually. Individual Membership: $30.00 Family Membership: $50.00 See our Membership Page to learn more and to purchase or renew a membership. |
Or Call 207-282-4489 x1 to Register by Phone
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Due to our financial situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ferry Beach will not be able to provide the traditional amount of support for our conference volunteers. If you are able to, please consider donating to help support a volunteer this summer and ensure your conference runs as smooth as you expect!
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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.
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.
