Guide to The BEST Maine Meeting, Event, and Conference Centers

An advantage to a business meeting in Maine is that each town has a close connection to nature. The Pine Tree State is a unique place full of natural wonder and breathtaking scenery. What better inspiration for a ground-breaking meeting than a spectacular location for your group.

Of course, Maine meeting facilities also provide all the amenities you need to get to business, as well as Wi-Fi, lodging, small to large meeting spaces, and culinary departments ready to provide everything from Maine blueberry muffins in the morning to a Downeast lobster feast served on a beach for your conference or group.

Your conference or meeting guests will love their time in Maine. It’s the perfect pairing of productive meeting time and time to relax and regroup with fellow workers. And, foodies will enjoy all the tastes of Maine between seminars.

Featured Maine Meeting, Event, & Conference Centers

York Harbor Inn Banquets & Meetings | York Harbor 207-363-5119 | 480 York Street, York Harbor , Maine

Spectacular oceanfront setting along the southern coast. Our Yorkshire Ballroom offers the perfect setting for events up to 200 guests. Other meeting space includes rooms with ocean views, living room furniture-some with fireplaces. Recognized by Food & Wine Magazine, L.L. Bean’s Christmas Catalogue and featured on the Great Country Inns of America show. Just over 1 hour north of Boston. Learn More

Nonantum Resort Meetings | Kennebunkport 207-967-4050 | 95 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport, Maine

An ideal waterfront retreat 90 minutes from Boston and 30 minutes from Portland, offering lovely indoor or outdoor event space and exceptional dining. Every event is completely customized by you with your dedicated event coordinator. Our coastal Maine themed property has fun for everyone including lobster, sail and fishing boat tours, kayak and bike rentals. Trolley tours depart daily from the resort. Perfectly situated in walking distance from the beaches in one direction and the shops, galleries and restaurants of Dock Square in the other. TripAdvisor certificate of excellence winner. Learn More

Village by the Sea Meetings | Wells 207-646-1100 | 1373 Post Road, Wells, Maine

An all suite hotel with conference center located near Wells Beach. Spacious 1 and 2 bedroom suites complete with living room, dining room and fully equipped kitchen. Variety of meeting spaces including Maine Ballroom and intimate Rachel Carson Board Room, perfect for Maine coast meetings, weddings and group events. Free Wireless Internet. Email: events@vbts.com. Learn More

Rhumb Line Resort | Kennebunkport 207-967-5457 | 41 Turbats Creek Ave, Kennebunkport, Maine

Host your next meeting at the affordable Rhumb Line Resort, which can accommodate up to 80 in the Chart Room, with more space to spread out in the breakfast room and/or lobby. Custom service can also include deluxe continental breakfast, AM/PM coffee/snack break and catered lobster bake/lunch. Overnight accommodations available. Plenty of free parking. Learn More

Highland Lake Resort Meetings | Bridgton 207-647-5301 | 115 North High Street, Bridgton, Maine

This spectacular lakefront resort offers a beautiful beach and grounds, in a casual atmosphere with plenty to do onsite for team-building activities. Meeting attendees will love FREE rowboats, canoes, pedal boat, kayaks, tennis court, game room, and fitness center. Well-appointed guest rooms feature free WiFi, local calls, cable TV, A/C and heat, in-room coffee and handicapped-accessible function room. Learn More

Fisherman’s Wharf Inn | Boothbay Harbor 207-633-5090 | 22 Commercial St, Boothbay Harbor, Maine

A Maine tradition for over 60 years! 54 spacious and comfortable guestrooms with water views & balconies. Executive Chef Steven Richards (Maine Lobster Chef of the Year) is at the helm of our full service restaurant which features panoramic windows offering diners an unsurpassed view of the working waterfront. Lunch & dinner served 6 days a week. Lounge & patio deck also feature breathtaking views of the harbor. Prime location in the center of town is close to shops, restaurants, galleries & boating. The best in waterfront lodging & dining at the hub of the harbor. Learn More

About Meeting, Event, & Conference Centers in Maine

Maine begins just over an hour north of Boston and five hours north of New York City. With four major airports in the region, Maine is easy to reach but worlds away — making it a perfectly intriguing destination for your next meeting or conference.

Airports to Access Your Maine Meeting

• Portland International Jetport (PWM)
• Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
• Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
• Bangor International Airport (BGR)

Things to Do Between Meetings

Businessmen and women will find many things to do in Maine regardless of the season, so their business retreat will feel more like a vacation. The state offers obvious opportunities for outdoor meetings and activities, as well as social distancing with its low density and ample open spaces.

Activities

For instance, the coast of Maine offers unlimited possibilities for groups interested in taking their business retreats outdoors. Meanwhile, in inland Maine, they will find ski resorts and lakeside resorts that are ideal for group meetings with golf, hiking, or snowmobiling as an added opportunity to do some team building in the great outdoors between business and meeting times.

And, wherever your group stays, it’s just a quick trip to visit the other delightful Maine towns, golf courses, nature walks, and historic sights. Ocean lovers will find endless opportunities for whale watching, lobster boat tours, scenic sailing trips, and canoe and kayak rentals. Plus, the Maine coastline is dotted with some of America’s oldest and most beautiful lighthouses, which are best seen by boat on scenic charter cruises.

Restaurants & Shopping

There is so much about the Maine Coast that makes a business retreat or meeting site an attractive choice. Maybe it’s the uncommon Maine hospitality. Or, maybe it’s the scenic seaside villages full of fabulous restaurants. After a day of rolling up your sleeves and working, you can crack into a lobster.

Maine is the shopping mecca of Northern New England for good reason. Scores of factory outlet stores, antique and craft shops, and art galleries delight the bargain hunter and collectors. Craft fairs and antique shows are regular events too.

And, of course, the famous L.L. Bean in Freeport is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. It makes for a great field trip to see how the best in customer satisfaction do business — with a smile and a Bean boot.

Seasonal Tips for Planning a Meeting or Event in Maine

Meeting planners and event coordinators considering the best time of year for their meeting or incentive travel program should remember that the Maine coast is busiest during July and August. However, the peak tourist surge typically lasts from June until September.

Because of that, the spring and fall “shoulder” seasons are often best for meetings. The weather is still warm and the summer crowds are gone. Or, meeting executives looking for the ultimate value may wish to try a winter visit or a spring conference when they can virtually “own” an inn for their business retreat.