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Ferry Beach Schedule
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Work Week
Sunday, May 3 - Friday, May 8, 2026
Come help us prepare Ferry Beach for the summer season!

REGISTER FOR 2026 TODAY!

LODGERS - Register here
COMMUTERS - Register here

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What is Work Week? Work Week is the chance of a lifetime; a time to enjoy a Ferry Beach getaway, to do good through volunteerism, an opportunity to meet new people, enjoy the beach, daily meals and activities all while making a profound impact at Ferry Beach, all at an incredibly affordable cost (complimentary dorm lodging, in compensation for your volunteer work). ​

If you are longing to feel the deep sense of satisfaction that comes from sharing hard work and good times with time for renewal and relaxation by the beach, join us! Your volunteer efforts in revitalizing our campus makes a profound impact for the Ferry Beach community. During this week, you'll work on projects in the mornings and enjoy a Ferry Beach getaway retreat in the afternoons and evenings. Don't forget about the  delicious meals offered from our onsite dining center during your stay.

Enjoy all the activities that Ferry Beach has to offer including, friendship circles, campfires, playing on the beach, ice cream socials, singing, and chapel services (held in the evening during this week) all while also helping the Beach.

So pack up your tools for a week of satisfying projects, a Ferry Beach getaway, and special camaraderie that is unique among people working together. Bring a friend and enjoy some work, play and a whole lot of fun!
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Ferry Beach is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year (2026). Come join us this year as we rejoice in a year of celebration! 
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Projects Will Include:
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Planting: Restoring the dunes and beach area following recent winter storms.  
Gardening: Beautify our gardens and campus by cleaning out the brush and weeds.
Sewing: Create our theme banner and make cushion covers for our wicker furniture.
Cleaning: Help dust, vacuum, mop and wipe away winter's mess. 
Administrative: Assist our staff with some light administrative tasks like database clean-up and paperwork.
​Painting: Grab a brush and help with a variety of indoor and outdoor painting projects (rooms, picnic tables, Kelley building & more).

​Thank you for helping us make Ferry Beach sparkle!
Pictures from Previous Work Weeks...
Pricing
Conference Package (Price per Person)
Conference Package for Lodgers:
Adult: $320 (Includes conference fee/access to the conference + all daily meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner throughout the entire duration of the conference.) Essentially $64 per day. 


Conference Package for Commuters:
Adult Commuter: $135 (Includes conference fee/access to the conference + daily lunch throughout the entirety of conference stay). 

Please note: there is no way to separate meals from the package price. 
Lodging
Dorm & Campground Lodging Price is Waived for this program.
For Premium Lodging Call Registration to Receive Discounted Rates.​

To view lodging options click here.

*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. 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). Experience a respite away from the everyday world, with 32 acres including many porches, a wonderful dining center, volleyball court, playgrounds, art studio, 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.
​phone 207.282.4489  • fax 207.690.4800
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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
    • Holiday Party
    • Winter Craft Fair
    • Winter Solstice
    • Winter Wonderland Weekend
    • Sourdough Bread Class
    • Line Dancing
    • Online Book Group
    • A New Year Retreat
    • Young Adults Weekend
    • Coastal Heart Retreat
    • Crafter's Retreat
    • Winter Vacation
    • Quilting Retreats
    • Awakening Spirits Fair
    • Beyond the Gender Online Course
    • American Society of Dowsers Conference
    • Work Week
    • Profound Treasury
    • Sand and Stars
    • 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
    • Vintage Improv
  • 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