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The Beach Getaway
August 27 - August 30, 2023
Description
Schedule
Conference Leadership
Pricing
Description
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 yoga, meditation, New England country dance, a Bocce tournament, a nature walk, sand sculpting, bum volleyball, and more.  We’ll expand our creative horizons by making eco printed scarves or dishtowels.  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.
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.
  • 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
Schedule
2023 Schedule (subject to change)      

Every day:
Beach walks, Hanging out on Dewolfe Porch, Beach time  

Sunday:
Tour of the Beach, Ingathering Fun and Games

Monday:
Spirit Circle, Nature Walk, Art Project: Eco-Printing; Quilters’ Show and Tell, Games

Tuesday:
Bocce Tournament, Yoga, Sand Sculpting, New England Country Dance, More Games

​Wednesday:
Intro to Pickleball, Labyrinth meditation, Quilters’ Studio Tour
Conference Leadership
Heidi Hertel-Therrien
hertelturtle@verizon.net  

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.


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Louise Marcoux
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sophiasentme@gmail.com

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
Pricing per Person
Adult: $240.00 (Includes Conference Fees + Meals)
Youth: $180.00 (Includes Conference Fees + Meals)

Off-Site Daily Fee (Commuter): $60.00 Adult / $40.00 Youth (Includes Lunch Only)
On-Site Daily Fee: $19.00 (On Campus and Not Registered for Programming.  Does not Include Meals)
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. 
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Individual Membership: $35.00
​Family Membership: $60.00

See our Membership Page to learn more and to purchase or renew a membership or add on to your reservation.
Register
Click here to register. 
​For help with your registration, or to register by phone, call the office at 207-282-4489 or email registration@ferrybeach.org 
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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.
​phone 207.282.4489  • fax 207.690.4800
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  • Home
  • Organization
    • Governance
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Work at Ferry Beach
  • Membership
  • Giving
    • One-Time Giving
    • Sustaining Gifts
    • The Beachkeeper Program
    • Quillen Shinn Society
    • Memorial Garden
    • Endowment Fund
    • Scholarship Program
    • Capital Campaigns >
      • Generator
      • GAYLA Theatre Renovation
      • ADA Campus
  • For Members
  • About
    • Our Mission & Values
    • History
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
  • Schedule
    • Community Dinner
    • Open Jam
    • Meal Delivery
    • Quilting Retreat
    • Profound Treasury
    • Work Week
    • Annual Meeting
    • Youth Camps
    • July 4th
    • RE Week
    • Choral Fest
    • GAYLA
    • Women's Healing
    • Family & Friends
    • Circles of Life
    • Circle of Music
    • Company of Women
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Sacred Circle Dance
    • Quilting by the Bay
    • The Beach Getaway
    • Labor Day Weekend >
      • Labor Day Cookout
  • What to Expect
    • Our Facility
    • Our Retreats
    • Our Dining Center
  • Lodging
  • Register
  • News
    • Blog
    • Discovery
  • Plan an Event
    • Gathering Spaces
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