Guest Information

What is Green Acre Bahá'í School?

It is one of three major conference centers of the Bahá'í community of the United States. It offers courses for adults, youth, and children year-round on the themes of spiritual transformation, race unity, the equality of women and men, and Bahá'í history and administration. It is unique among Bahá'í conference centers in that it received a visit in 1912 from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the son of the Prophet-Founder of the Bahá'í Faith. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá not only imbued Green Acre with spiritual power but also called on Americans and Canadians during that visit to work together in harmony with followers of the world's religions and to provide the spiritual leadership necessary to achieve universal peace.

Tips for Being at Green Acre

What to Bring: For your comfort and convenience, please bring a flashlight, walking shoes, sweater or light jacket (for summer) or warm clothes, boots, hats, gloves, and heavy coats (for winter), and musical instruments.

Linens: sheets, towels and blankets are provided for those staying in on-campus housing and cabins.

Pets: Pets are not permitted

Dress Standards: during all sessions is casual, but in accordance with Bahá'í standards; no short shorts, revealing or bare shoulder tops, or cut-off jeans, please.

Recreation: To promote a retreat atmosphere of spiritual community and to foster fellowship together, we request that you leave all portable entertainment devices such as CD players and electronic game units at home. Please note that Green Acre enforces this policy during all programs and sessions designed to serve the needs of children and youth. We also request that inline skates and skateboards not be used on the campus grounds.

Messages: While it is not possible to transfer incoming calls outside our office, our staff will be happy to accept messages for you during our regular office hours, daily, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.. Messages can also be left on our answering machine, which is checked frequently.

Arrival Information

Check-In: Unless otherwise noted, check-in is on Fridays from 3-6 PM; Dinner is served on Fridays from 6-7 PM. Please call if you will arrive after 7 PM. Check-out is on Sundays (fall, winter, spring) at 2 PM and Wednesdays (summer) at 2 PM. No reductions in fees can be made for late arrivals, early departures, or meals missed.

Food Service

The Great Common Denominator of any function is the food service that is offered. The Food Service Coordinator at Green Acre strives to produce the very best quality food in a setting that is haloed by nature's beauty. We can't take credit for what nature provides, but we spare no effort to provide the quality and efficiency of service that has become a tradition at Green Acre.

Sample Menus

Breakfasts might include: Scrambled eggs with feta, spinach and roasted red peppers; scrambled tofu; homefries; quiche; hotcakes with bluebery sauce; French toast; bacon or sausage; hot 7-grain cereal; assorted cold cereals; granola; fresh fruit platter; yogurt; juice; coffee and a wide selection of herbal and black teas.

Lunch choices might include: A variety of sandwich fixings such as curried chicken salad, turkey and cranberry salad, homemade humus, curried tofu, seafood salad, assorted cheeses and sandwich meats — served with our warm whole grain bread. Our large salad bar is always available as an option, with as many as 15-20 selections. We offer homemade soups and occasional hot entrees such as calzones, tacos, and pizza.

Dinner entrees might include: Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa, Baked Stuffed Sole, Persian Beef and Celery Koresh, Chicken and Tofu Kabobs, and Thai Chickpeas. Assorted hot rolls, fresh vegetables, side dishes, desserts, as well as our salad bar. Vegetarian and Vegan choices are always offered, however prior notice is preferred.

Breaks: Breaks are served between meals and could include: Coffee and assorted teas, Juices and water, Muffins, Cookies, Whole fruit bowl (Apples, oranges, and bananas, or other seasonal fruits).

Special needs: People with restricted diets should consult with the Food Service manager prior to arrival. We are not equipped to handle special recipes requested by guests/organizations.

Green Acre Bahá'í School
938 Main Street
Eliot, ME 03903
207-439-7200
fax 207-438-9940
email: greenacre@usbnc.org