The following policies and safety guidelines apply to the use of Limina Renewal Center’s facilities and services. 

General terms apply to all private group bookings:

1. One adult should be identified as the group leader for the duration of the group’s visit. This person will be responsible for all participants in the group and for communicating needs and concerns to the Limina It is preferable that the group leader be the same person who sets up the contract prior to arrival. Additionally, the group leader is responsible for all fees payable to Limina. And, the group leader is responsible for assigning rooms to members of the group.

2. Check-in is at 3 pm on the day of arrival. Check-out is at 1 pm on the day of departure. Early arrivals or late departures may incur additional charges. For the “Meeting Package with Meals” and “Complete Meeting Package,” Limina staff are available to help with guest check-in and check-out. The group leader is responsible for coordinating this responsibility with Limina staff.

3. Exclusive use of the house is available to your group throughout the duration of the stay at Limina.

4. Basic A/V equipment including a smart TV, projector, and screen are available for use during your stay. Staff assistance is only available if booked with the “Complete Meeting Package.” Additional fees may be charged depending on the group’s needs.

5. Access to the fitness room, including sauna, is included in your stay.
6. Access to the craft and game room is included in your stay. If you plan to offer a craft as part of your retreat offerings, you are responsible for purchasing all supplies. The Limina craft room supplies may be used by individuals seeking creative expression during their stay, not for group leaders to use as an activity for the whole group.
7. Access to the music room is included in your stay. Any damage to the instruments may incur repair or replacement charges.
8. Access to walking trails, including 1,000’ of waterfront, is included in your stay.
9. Limina provides bedding, pillows and towels in all guest An extra blanket and pillow are located in the closet in each guest room.
10. Limina is located in a residential area. Please do not use amplification of voice or music outside before 9 am or after 9 pm.
11. Limina is not liable for lost or stolen items but will attempt to keep lost & found items in safekeeping for at least one week. Please call the office as soon as possible if you discover that you have left something behind.
12. Guests assume financial responsibility for any loss, damage, or destruction to Limina property or Charges for damage and excessive cleanup will be assessed to the group leader.
13. Limina reserves the right to remove any persons from the facilities or premises who, at the sole discretion of Limina staff, are unauthorized or who are creating a disturbance, or who are jeopardizing the health, safety, and/or welfare of our guests.

Health and safety terms that apply to all private group bookings:

1. For the health of all our guests and staff, all buildings and the grounds at Limina are smoke-free, including marijuana and tobacco-free. This includes e-cigarettes and vaping.

2. Limina does not have a liquor license from the State of Maine to serve alcoholic beverages. If permitted by the group leader, the group leader will be responsible for all alcoholic beverages served and consumed on Limina premises and all related liability. Private stay guests may provide their own alcoholic beverages to enjoy in their designated meeting and/or sleeping space(s). We ask that our guests drink responsibly and assure that only those of legal age consume alcoholic beverages. Open containers are not permitted on the grounds or by the waterfront. Whenever alcohol is served, equal amounts of non-alcoholic beverages must also be served.

3. Possession or use of illegal drugs, firearms or other weapons are prohibited while on Limina property.

4. Limina does not provide health care. Your group is responsible for providing any first aid. We recommend that your group bring a small first aid kit and have someone in the group who is certified in first aid and CPR.

5. No lifeguards are on duty at the waterfront at any time of the year. All swimming, including cold plunging and cold swimming, is at the risk of the guests. Any liability related to swimming and cold swimming is assumed by the individual, the private group leader, and the private group’s sponsoring organization (if applicable). Limina assumes no liability for a guest’s decision to swim.

6. Bonfires by the beach are only permitted as part of the “Meeting Package with Meals” or “Complete Meeting Package.” The group leader must request and schedule with Limina staff the preparation, supervision, and extinguishing of the bonfire at least one day in advance.

Food and beverage terms that apply to all private group bookings:

1. Meals, snacks, and beverage service are charged separately from room rates. Meals are charged by the day and not by the meal.

2. Three meals per day will be served buffet style. Our standard meal times are 8:00 am, 12:30 pm, and 6:30 pm. Final meal times will be determined by Limina staff in consultation with the group leader. All meals are served in our kitchen and dining room.

3. The group leader must communicate all dietary preferences, restrictions, and allergies to Limina staff no later than 7 days prior to the group’s arrival. While Limina staff will make every effort to accommodate food requests, restrictions and allergies, wheat, dairy, nuts, and soy are present in the kitchen. We are not a celiac or nut-free certified facility. Limina cannot guarantee that there will be no cross contamination.