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Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center

Ferry Beach is a non-profit organization offering engaging community events, workshops, retreats, camps & conferences on the beach in southern Maine!

08/25/2026

Looking for a brief, part-time job with a view of the ocean? We are seeking help in the following positions: Dining Hall Attendant, Housekeeping Crew and Store Clerk. These roles are part-time, seasonal positions to help us finish the season. Start immediately. If you or someone you know is interested please visit: ferrybeach.org/jobs and fill out the job application.

08/21/2026

Only 2 weeks away from our epic end of summer celebration by the beach!! Have you secured your tickets yet?

📅 Save the date: Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 4-8PM.

📍Location: Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center- 7 Boardwalk Drive, S**o, ME 04072

All evening long enjoy tons of food, including lobster, live music by a local band, The Zoot Jumpers, an array of family friendly games, co****le, dancing, and of course the beach (it’s just a 1 minute walk away)!

Tickets Include:
🍔- All food, appetizers, desserts
🦞- 1 Lobster
🎶- Live Music Concert by The Zoot Jumpers
🌊- The Beach
🎯 -Family Games
♦️- Co****le tournament
And More!

Tickets:
Adult -$55
Youth- $40
Kids under age 8 are free with a paying adult!

REGISTER NOW: fbch.me/cookout

08/14/2026

We're just 3 weeks away from our annual end of summer celebration; Labor Day Weekend Cookout & Concert! Have you secured your tickets yet? An unforgettable afternoon by the sea awaits on Saturday, September 5, 2026 from 4-8 PM. Enjoy BBQ food, lobster, live music, co****le, family games and more! This year's entertainment is.... the Zoot Jumpers, a fabulous Maine-based band that plays hot jump blues and cool swing! We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Tickets: 🎟️ (Include 1 lobster per person, all food, access to live music & all activities!
Adult: $55.00
Youth (Age 9-17): $40.00
Child (Age 8 and Under): FREE with paying adult
(children tickets do not include lobster)

📍Location: Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center: 7 Boardwalk Drive, S**o, ME

TICKETS: https://www.ferrybeach.org/summer-cookouts.html

Zoot Jumpers

08/12/2026

Are you ready?... We are excited to welcome Emma’s Revolution to Ferry Beach next week.... and they are bringing something special- their "We are the Power" concert! Emma's Revolution is an award-winning activist duo featuring Pat Humphries & Sandy O. They have been singing together all over the country for more than 25 years and have become a strong and passionate voice for justice and freedom in the amazing tradition of musical activist. They are well known for their American folk music. Come join us for an evening of music next Friday, August 21 at 7:30 PM, at the First Parish Congregational Church UCC, S**o! Tickets are required!

📅 Concert Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 First Parish Congregational Church UCC, S**o

This concert is open to the public, everyone is welcome!

Tickets are required ($20 per person), so grab yours and come experience the magic of Emma’s Revolution, bring your friends too!

🎟️ Tickets + concert information:
ferrybeach.org/emmas-revolution-concert.html

08/07/2026

Beach Yoga...it's fun, relaxing and scenic, with a beautiful ocean view! Classes happen every Saturday at 8 AM and Monday at 7:30 AM. Come join us! Classes are just $15 and are taught by yoga master Oldriska! All levels welcome, beginners or practitioners!

Bring: a yoga mat or beach towel, water bottle and yourself! There's nothing better than getting some movement in and starting your day on the beach! Learn more here: https://www.ferrybeach.org/beach-yoga.html

**Class location: on the beach at Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center, 5 Boardwalk Drive, S**o, ME. You can park in any of the lots on our campus, parking is free. If it rains class will be moved inside in one of the buildings.**

07/30/2026

Labor Day Weekend is just 38 days away! Are you ready for a weekend of family fun? Throughout the weekend enjoy a bubble run, a movie night, sand castle competition, beach bingo, beach art crafting, a BBQ and lobster dinner with live music by the Zoot Jumpers, family games, yoga classes on the beach, s'mores & songs and so much more! There's something for everyone to enjoy all weekend long, so come celebrate the "last weekend of summer" with us, seaside! See the full weekend schedule below or on the website.

Register now... while there are still some rooms available!
https://www.ferrybeach.org/labor-day-weekend.html

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY:
4:00 – Check-In
6:00 – Dinner
7:30 – Movie Night

SATURDAY
7:30 – Breakfast
8:00 – Yoga on the Beach
9:30 – Beach Bingo
9:30 – Board Games
10:30 – Art Projects: Ocean Terrariums & More...
12:00 – Lunch
1:00 – Free Time/ Beach
1:15 – Sandcastle Competition
4-8 – Cookout with Live Music by the Zoot Jumpers
7-8 – Family Games

SUNDAY
7:30 – Breakfast
9:30 – Chapel service
10:30 – Open Art
10:30 – Pickleball / Volleyball Games
11:00 – 125th Quest
12:00 – Lunch
1:00- Free time/ Beach
5:00 – Social Hour
6:00 – Dinner
7:00 – Campfire S’mores & Songs

MONDAY
7:30 – Breakfast
10:00 – Farewell Bubble Run/Goodbyes
12:00 – Lunch

07/27/2026

Join us this Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM at the First Parish Congregational Church- 12 Beach Street in S**o, for an incredible concert by our very own ChoralFest along with Women in Harmony. The songs performed will celebrate Ferry Beach's 125 anniversary, community and connection; reminding us that love creates safe harbors where every story is honored, every person belongs, and every voice matters. Come join us for an evening of beautiful music!

All are welcome to attend! This event is open to the public.

*Note- this concert DOES NOT TAKE PLACE AT FERRY BEACH* but just 8 minutes away at the First Parish Congregational Church- 12 Beach Street, S**o. ME.

07/23/2026

We 💙 Ferry Beach too! So many amazing sand castle creations by RE Week.. the birthday cake celebrating our 125th, a replica of the Ferry Beach campus and so many more. Thank you for celebrating 125 years with us in your creations!

07/17/2026

Introducing Beach Yoga in S**o Maine! This 60 minute yoga flow class is suitable for all… beginners or practitioners! We meet every Saturday at 8 AM and starting August 3rd we will also offer class on Mondays at 7:30 AM. There’s nothing better than getting some movement in to the sounds of the waves and a view of the ocean. Come join us! $15 per class. Learn more at: ferrybeach.org/beach-yoga. Link in bio.

Location: Ferry Beach Retreat Center, 5 Boardwalk Drive, S**o, ME, then head down the Boardwalk to the beach. Parking is free!

*If it rains class will be held inside*.

07/13/2026

"NEW" Join us on the beach for full and new moon rituals! See the complete list of dates below. The first is tomorrow (July 14), we'll meet on the beach at 6:30pm to celebrate the New Moon by focusing on reflection, intention setting, and community connection! Afterwards feel free to join us for a Moon Artistic Visioning workshop utilizing collage or watercolor to greater explore our dreams. We hope to see everyone tomorrow!

Dates:
New Moon Ritual Dates:
Tues. July 14 at 6:30pm
Wed. August 12 at 6:30pm
Thurs. September 10 at 6:30pm
Sat. October 10 at 6:30pm

Full Moon Ritual Dates:
Wed. July 29 at 8:10pm
Fri. August 28 at 7:15pm
Sat. September 26 at 6:00pm
Mon. October 26, 2026 at 5:20pm

Learn more here: https://www.ferrybeach.org/moon-rituals.html

Address

5 Boardwalk Drive
S**o, ME
04072

Website

http://www.ferrybeach.org/

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