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CHOOSE YOUR SEASON
New England is fortunate to have four seasons that each brings its
own distinct pleasures: crisp autumn days, winter’s frosty elegance,
the new growth and brilliant floral hues of spring, and summer’s
salty sea breezes.
Year-round in Maine.
Your delegates will want to take advantage of the seasonal flavors
on tap when they’re here. Curling up by a winter’s fire, rafting
during a spring high-water release, picking apples, sailing on the
bay—there’s always something special to do to make the most of the
time you’ve chosen to meet in Maine.
Maine is a safe and comfortable destination where delegates often
combine a family vacation with business travel. Throughout the
summer, the skies fill with the sounds of outdoor concerts. Annual
festivals celebrate everything from the bounty of autumn’s harvest
to the delights of winter. When you hold your next meeting in
Maine, you may run out of time, but never things to do!
A VALUE PROPOSITION
Meeting in Maine during the peak season can be a challenge for
budget-conscious groups, but you can still have a budget-friendly
meeting in the summer by choosing the right venue. Head to the
mountains where ski resorts welcome groups at off-season rates
and state parks are nearby. Or take over a college campus! When
school’s out, you can enjoy the robust meeting and leisure space of
several colleges near the ocean. Book a multi-functional arena or
theatre for your peak season space and shout “Bravo” at the savings.
Winter and spring are the value seasons in Greater Portland; your
budget will stretch further during these months. Not only are room
rates less but the region is filled with fine dining, sports, and an
abundance of arts and entertainment. You’ll enjoy performances of
professional theater, dance, the Portland Symphony, and headliner
concerts, all of whose primary programming correspond with
Portland’s value dates.