Smells of sea salt,
pine boughs,
and campfire…
Welcome to a place
without a worry in the world.

Our eco-retreats on an island campus promote personal, social, and environmental well-being for corporations, groups, and individuals.

Until 2006, Rippleffect had offered youth programming exclusively. Last year, we officially opened our programming doors to adults through Fort Lyon, Rippleffect's adult programming chapter. Through Fort Lyon participants can experience the best Maine has to offer, from enjoying fresh local lobster to kayaking the craggy coastline.

Our Mission Personal Growth and Community Development Through Learning Adventures In Living Classrooms
Fort Lyon was developed to also serve as a vocational program that graduates high school students with training in the fields of outdoor education, hospitality, and eco-tourism. All proceeds from Fort Lyon events and programs provide scholarships and operational support for Rippleffect's youth development mission.

Battery Bayard Event

Fort Lyon offers programs in three areas:

Corporate Programming
Providing customized, experience-based team building and leadership training.

Facilitating a one-of-a-kind event that's fun, challenging, and engaging for the entire group, we provide and opportunity to meet your training objectives.

Morning Beach Yoga

Theme Retreats
Presenting weekend eco-retreats designed to promote personal, social, and environmental health.
Weekend workshops of varying topics offer 35 participants the opportunity to learn from nationally known and locally treasured artists, educators and authors through hands on workshops and lectures.

The "Wizard's Hat" at Battery Abbot
Photo - J. Yankura

Community Programming and Private Groups
Offering two experiences for groups, clubs, and families.
…Education Based: helping you meet your curriculum outcomes
…Location based: spending time together in an extraordinary, intimate setting
Our qualified and friendly staff will support your educational and logistical needs.

Also, be sure to check out our Lobster Bake Tuesday, a collaboration with Portland Schooner Company. Sail on of their historic, wooden schooners to Cow Island, where a scrumptious lobster bake awaits you. This is the best of what Maine has to offer!