Meals
Your registration includes continental breakfast and lunch on both Friday and Saturday, and lobster dinner on Saturday.

Lodging
Discounted rates for conference attendees are offered at the hotels listed below. Rooms are available on a first come first-serve basis. 

• The Fireside Inn (1.9 mi) - Reserve your stay through the link provided. Book before September 6th.
• Ramada by Wyndham (1.9 mi) - Reserve by calling (207) 774-5861, mention "Bagala Window Works block." Book before September 15th

Additional recommendations

• Airbnb - The best "budget -friendly" option! There are many to choose from in the area 
• Hampton Inn & Suites Portland West (1.6 mi) Closest to Bagala Window Works
• Wassamki Springs Campground (3.4 mi) Great option for camping
• Home2 Suites by Hilton (4.3 mi) By the airport and mall
• Doubletree by Hilton (4.4 mi) By the airport and mall

Shop Tours

Tour shops across New England on Thursday, October 6th!

While you are making your way up to Vacationland, take this opportunity to visit other window restorers before the big weekend! Road trip across historic New England towns during the most picturesque time of the year and see what other WPA members are up to. A total of seven shops will be opening their doors for this one-day event.

A full list, plus registration, is available here. While advance registration is not required, it is very helpful so that we know approximately how many people to expect. You can stop at any time during the hours listed.

Auction

Our Conference includes more than 100 auction items relating to upcycled window and door parts, salvaged doors and windows, restoration tools, Maine-related items, and more. Proceeds will be donated to help the building restoration or maintenance programs of three non-profit historic buildings in Maine.

The auction can be found online and will run from July 25 - October 7, 2022. Place your bids any time and be sure to check back as items will be added daily until the last day of bidding! For more information, or to donate items, contact Selina Chan.

AIA 

The Window Preservation Alliance (WPA) is an approved Continuing Education Provider of the AIA. Please visit the "Workshops & Speakers" section for details on our four credit-approved workshops.

Gift Bags

The first 100 people to register will receive "swag" bags. Make sure you sign up soon!

COVID-19 Policy

We are following the Maine CDC and Federal CDC guidelines to ensure we are doing what we can on our part to assist in the health and safety of our colleagues and community. We will be sure to have plenty of hand sanitizer available at conference locations, and will keep areas cleaned and sanitized as best we can. If you are not feeling well at conference time, please test yourself for the Covid virus as a courtesy to your fellow attendees. We suggest attendees follow whatever personal safety protocols you are most comfortable with for your own health and safety as you enjoy the conference and the wonderful state of Maine.