The Franciscan Guest House and Retreat Center offer affordable retreat accommodations for your group or workshop. We have 65 rooms, various meeting room size options from small to large, and a great location near Kennebunkport Village and the beach. In addition, we're located on 44 acres of the St. Anthony's Monastery Estate with riverside walking paths, shrines, and beautiful tranquil scenery. We're very close to the ocean and to Kennebunkport where you'll find dining and shops.
Faith
Christian:
Catholic : Franciscan
Open to All:
Open to All
Average Cost: $
Environment: Ocean / Beach, River / Stream, Rustic, Woods
Restrictions: No Smoking
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
150
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
1,000
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Church / Faith / Religious, Families, Mens Groups, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Weddings, Womens Groups, Youth Groups
Amenities: AV Service, Chapel / Temple, Church / Prayer Services, Gardens / Outdoor Space, On-line / Internet Access, Stations of the Cross, Swimming Pool / Lake
Special Features: Our indoor auditorium holds up to 350 people. The room is 60x100' and has beautiful maple wood floors and ceiling. A lovely wooden stage with lighting and piano is available for use.
The lawn of St. Anthony's Franciscan Monastery is available for some outdoor activities for 10 to 1000 guests during the months of June to early October.
Technology and AV: Inquire about portable sound system, projection screen, and access to catering rooms with sink and refrigerator.
Room Types: Dorm, Hotel
Some or all housing is single sex only.
Children OK: Yes!
Location of this Retreat:
26 Beach Ave, PO Box 273
Kennebunk, ME 04043
United States
Travel Info: From the South:
Take the Maine Turnpike (95) to Wells, Exit 19 (formerly Exit 2).
Take Exit 19 and the off ramp will lead you to a stop light. You will now be facing south.
Turn left at the light onto Rt. 109 east for 1.6 miles.
Take a left at set of lights onto Rt. 1 north 1.8 miles, then right on Rt. 9 east for 4.2 miles to intersection of Rts. 9 & 35.
Take a right onto Beach Avenue and we are .2 miles on your left.
From the North:
Take the Maine Turnpike to Kennebunk, Exit 25 (formerly Exit 3).
Turn left on Rt. 35 south and an immediate left again.
Proceed 1.8 miles on Rt. 35 to Kennebunk.
Turn left at the light onto Rt. 1.
Cross Rt. 1 where Rt. 35 merges with 9A.
Continue on Rt. 35 south 3.5 miles.
Cross Rt. 9 and we are just .2 miles on the left.