Speaking & Seminars
Getaway Weekends for Women
Getaway Weekend for Women in Maine
Welch House Inn, Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Friday–Sunday, October 28–30, 2011
Monday, October 31 · Optional Social Media Workshop
Registration form: PDF | Word doc
Maine, the way life should be …
This Getaway provides the perfect combination of interesting women, opportunities to network, and exploration of new and important concepts regarding change and how we “transition” in life. The group is small with a target of 10 to 12 women, which is optimal for interaction. No doubt you will leave with new friends, new ideas and perspectives, new opportunities, the tools to move forward, and a renewed appreciation for the benefits of getting away. All of this is coupled with fun, fresh food and good wine, and outings to mid-coast Maine attractions and local hang outs.
The Getaway Weekend is customized according to what topics are most requested by the participants. Sessions are structured as presentations or facilitated discussions. There are some readings and assignments to complete before the weekend and an action plan is created to take away with you. Recent topics from which participants may select include:
- Are you making changes and choices in the role of “work” in your life?
- Are you in “transition?” Shifting into a new chapter as you change jobs or careers, become an empty nester, move to a new community, care for children and/or parents?
- Do you desire additional time for yourself and/or seek increased work flexibility?
- If you had more time, what would you do with it?
- Do you have a sense of “wellbeing” as you evaluate components of your life including the following elements; professional/career, social/family, financial, physical and community?
- Would you like to better understand and use online professional and social networking tools?
On Monday, October 31, an optional follow-on Social Media Workshop is offered, discussing the growing popularity of social media to communicate in the business and personal realms of life and to create “community.” Tools covered include LinkedIn, Facebook, Skype and blogging. The workshop will guide participants on ways to leverage social media based on their priorities as identified over the weekend.
The Getaway Weekend is structured to balance substantive workshops and presentations, time to interact and relax, and outings to local destinations.
> Tentative Schedule of the Weekend
| Friday, Oct 28 | Before 4:00 pm | Optional outing to Rockland, Maine, a classic Maine town and home of the Wyeth family paintings at the Farnsworth Art Museum and the Wyeth Center. |
| 4:00–6:00 pm | Arrival and registration | |
| 6:00 pm | Kick-off cocktails followed by A Taste of Maine dinner | |
| Saturday, Oct 29 | 7:30 am | Morning Walk on Ocean Point with breath-taking views |
| 8:15–9:00 am | Breakfast | |
| 9:00 am–noon | Session at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | |
| 12:00–1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:00–4:00 pm | Facilitated discussions | |
| 4:00–6:30 pm | Free time to explore Boothbay Harbor, or get a massage | |
| 6:30–7:00 pm | Cocktails | |
| 7:00 pm | Maine Lobster Feast at Robinson’s Wharf (options for non-seafood eaters) | |
| Sunday, Oct 30 | 7:30 am | Gentle yoga |
| 9:00–9:30 am | Breakfast | |
| 9:30–1:00 pm | Session and facilitated discussions | |
| 1:00–3:00 pm | Lunch and wrap-up | |
| 3:00 pm | Departures or free time Optional outings to Brunswick to see the new Bowdoin College Museum of Art and the Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum Freeport is also a possibility with outlet shopping—it’s home of LL Bean (open 24 hours a day!) |
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| Monday, Oct 31 (Halloween) |
8:00 am | Yoga |
| 9:30–10:00 am | Breakfast | |
| 10:00–3:00 pm | Social Media Workshop | |
| 12:00–2:00 pm | Lunch and Q&A | |
| 3:00 pm | Departures |
> Area Information
Here are just a few activites and area attractions in mid-coast Maine:
- Hike trails to enjoy water views, woods, wild life and birds (www.bbrlt.org)
- Take photographs
- Explore nearby art galleries, boutiques, and cafes.
- Apart from the towns mentioned above, Damariscotta, Wiscasset and Bath are all quaint coastal towns well worth a visit.
- Kick back and take in the views with a good book and/or a glass of wine
- Enjoy a massage
> Travel to the Getaway Weekend
By air, there are 3 airports to consider:
- Boston Logan: 3 ½ hours away. All major carriers.
- Portland: 1 ½ hours away. American, Delta and USAir are major carriers.
- Manchester, NH: 2 ½ hours away. Southwest Airlines hub.
By bus, Concord Coachlines offers a fantastic 2 ½-hour bus service from Boston Logan Airport to Portland Bus Station. Enjoy music, movies, bottled water and pretzels!
By car, rent a car at an airport and once the participants are known, car pools can be arranged.
If you choose to drive, here are some approximate drive times:
- Portland: 1 ½ hours
- Boston: 3 ½ hours
- New York City: 7 hours
- Washington, DC: 11 hours
- Toronto, Ontario: 12 hours
> Prices for the Getaway Weekend
The price of the Getaway Weekend is $395 which includes meals, breaks, outings to local attractions, retreat facilitation and the program materials. Basically everything except your travel and accommodations.
The optional Social Media Workshop on Monday is $75 and includes lunch, presentation and materials.
The Welch House Inn is offering very special rates of $125 single occupancy and $150 double occupancy. There is one smaller room available for $90. Once you register, please contact owners Susan Hodder (a Getaway Weekend alumna) and Michael Feldman to make your reservations, either through their web site or by calling them at 207-279-7313.
> Registration
The Maine Weekend Getaway is limited to 12 participants. To register, please complete the registration form (PDF | Word doc).
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Susan Morris at 207-633-4328 (work), 202-257-9241 (cell) or Thank you for participating in a Getaway Weekend for Women.
