Coastal Maine conference facility expands with new state-of-the-art amphitheater equipped with high speed internet access at every seat

The Cliff House Resort & Spa has been the scene of countless meetings, conferences and retreats since opening in 1872.

Contact: Kathryn Weare, Innkeeper/Owner, Email: info@cliffhousemaine.com, Phone: 207-361-1000

Ogunquit, Maine, August 9, 2008 -- The Cliff House Resort and Spa has been the scene of countless meetings, conferences and retreats since opening in 1872. This great dame's premier season in 1872 fetched $6.00 per week, per person, which included three meals a day! Although the rates have changed and major expansions and updates have transformed the Cliff House over the years, the sleek, modern resort continues to occupy the original hotel site.

Located on 70 acres of coastal property, the expanded conference facilities at the resort feature the addition of a new state-of-the-art amphitheater equipped with high speed internet access at every seat. Seating 150 attendees, the theater features two 100" diagonal screens, full sound reinforcement, a touch screen control at the lectern and IP videoconference capability. Facilities also include over 13,000 square feet of meeting and function space with high speed Internet access in all meeting rooms. The Coastal Ballroom can accommodate 250 classroom-style and 450 theater-style.

“The Cliff House Resort and Spa is committed to bringing world class meeting opportunities to the Northeast and our new amphitheater propels the resort into a premier conference category,” remarks Innkeeper Kathryn Weare.

Outside, the spectacular ocean side location provides a dramatic backdrop for once-in-a-lifetime events. Watch the swells while working out in the fitness center which features state-of-the-art treadmills, weight machines and exercise bicycles.

Each guestroom features picture windows and decks or balconies in which the ocean views further inspire grand passions.

“It is the only property on the south coast of Maine with sweeping views of the vast Atlantic. It is very high on 70 plus acres, so there’s nothing in your way. You can see the cargo ships that anchor way out at sea. It's an incomparable romantic experience,” says Kathryn.

The Boston Globe further illustrates this experience when they said, "You can’t beat the view. From our room at the Cliff House (and from every other room in this 133-year-old seaside icon) blue ocean stretched to infinity."

Chic furnishings throughout the premises, including the 194 guestrooms and the superior amenities, have sprung from the unrivaled dedication of the owner and staff.

The Cliff House Restaurant serves up a dinner menu based on Maine raised and locally grown products. For example: cushing island mussels with Andouille sausage, capers and pomodoro; Maine camp-style diver scallops; locally-harvested oysters on the half shell; white cornmeal dusted calamari; steamed Maine lobster; and seared, line-caught blueberry halibut.

Meeting guests can enjoy body wraps, exfoliations and massages offered at the resort’s new 20,000 square-foot oceanfront spa building. Here guests will find face care, nail services, massage and body treatments, a 75-foot lap pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, fitness center, conference and private dining areas.

In the 20,000 square-foot oceanfront spa building, the 32 oversized guest rooms feature a king bed, sitting area, gas-fired woodstove, wet bar, and the option of spa treatments in your guestroom. Outside, terraces extend to the labyrinth, swimming pool with vanishing edge and a spectacular whirlpool — all with remarkable ocean views.

Phone: 207-361-1000, Web: www.cliffhousemaine.com

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