The Power of Words Conference

Join us for our 13th Power of Words Conference: Begin with YES!, with workshops, performances, talking circles, celebration and more, featuring writers, storytellers, performers, musicians, community leaders, activists, educators, and health professionals.

Your registration includes all conference events (workshops, keynote performances, talking circles, receptions, etc.)

Your registration does not include lodging, meals, travel, or pre-conference events. Please see our Travel & Lodging page for more information for your stay.

Rate Schedule (members / non-members)

• Sept. - Nov. 15: Super Early Bird - $160
• Nov. 16 - Apr. 25: Early Bird - $210 / $230
• Apr. 26 - Aug. 11: Regular - $230 / $250
• Jun. 30: Last day for full refund*
  
• Jul. 21: Last day for partial refund

* If you request a refund more than 90 days from the purchase date, a small fee (paid to PayPal) will be subtracted from your registration.

Goddard Students: The Goddard College—TLA Network partnership gives a 10% conference discount to all current Goddard students enrolled in any Goddard BA, BFA, MA or MFA program. This discount includes only the conference and not lodging, meals, or pre-conference workshops. If you are a Goddard student and have lost or not received your discount code, please email caryn.mirriamgoldberg@goddard.edu. Learn more about the partnership here.

Scholarships are available to help cover the cost of registration for those needing financial assistance. Please submit a Scholarship Application here.

Limited childcare is available for Saturday and Sunday workshops. First-come, first-served, reserve your spot today.

Join us for the Pre-Conference, too!

IMPORTANT UPDATES:

• LODGING: There are no more rooms at Ferry Beach, and rooms at nearby motels are filling up. See the Travel & Lodging page for details. Also, many of the rooms at Ferry Beach can sleep up to 4 people. If you have a room with extra beds that you'd be willing to share, or would like to find an extra bed at Ferry Beach to sleep in, post in and check out the Lodging Board.

• MEALS: If you are lodging off-site, we highly encourage you to have your meals with us at the conference. That way you don't have to go off-site for meals and miss the wonderful networking and community building time, or be stressed about the time-crunch. Meal plans at Ferry Beach are $45 for three meals a day, or individually for $12/breakfast, $17/lunch and $21/dinner. To book your meals, simply call Ferry Beach (207.282.4489) and book your meal plan, letting them know it's for POW.

• TRANSPORTATION: Ferry Beach is 30 minutes south of Portland, ME and 90 minutes north of Boston, MA. Transportation via car service provided by Ferry Beach is available to and from the Portland Jetport and Portland Bus Station for $20 per person each way, and the Saco train station for $10 per person each way. To reserve your spot(s), please fill out their Transportation Request Form and fax (207-283-4465) or email (registration@ferrybeach.org) it back to them completed ASAP. Alternatively, you may use the Travel Board to coordinate carpooling.

• CHILDCARE: Bringing children to the conference? This year we'll be offering limited childcare so you can attend workshops with ease! Space is limited, so reserve your child's spot now.
  

• THURSDAY NIGHT SHOW: Thursday evening kicks off the pre-conference with a fantastic line-up of top-notch local music! The show is open to anyone registered for POW - so even if you won't be joining the keynoters for multi-hour workshops on singing, storytelling, improvising, writing, and meditation, you can come early and spend Friday at the beach!