ACCOMMODATIONS
Bearnstow offers shared housing for guests in our historic cabins nestled in the trees along the shore of Parker Pond, each with its own screened front porch and rocker, where you can listen to the songs of the loons from the lake. The historic cabins have rustic charm but are outfitted with modern conveniences including full bathrooms with hot water and electricity.
Bearnstow cabins are all at least 100 years old and each is a little different with its own character. Beds are singles, (twins or adult sized cot) and if in shared housing there are typically 2-4 to a cabin. We provide sheets, cotton blankets, 2 wool blankets, and a pillow for each bed. Feel free to bring whatever additional bedding you would like to feel comfortable during your stay. Each cabin has its own bathroom including a shower, towels, wash clothes and soap is provided. We strongly encourage bringing biodegradable bath products for use on camp as we are very close to a pond we want to keep clean!
Because of the natural landscape, Bearnstow is not accessible to those with mobility needs.
Wifi
Wifi is available for guests to use in our central buildings. Wifi extends to most cabins but range is limited.
Dining
Dining at Bearnstow is always a convivial gathering on the Main Hall dining porch, and the conversation is lively. Coffee and tea are ready before the breakfast bell for those early risers, power walkers, and bird watchers. Breakfast always includes oatmeal, assorted cereals and juices, and another hot extra such as eggs or pancakes. And, when the guests have been blue-berrying, muffins!
Lunch is buffet style and includes sandwiches from a layout of cold cuts, cheeses, and veggies. And if the weather is dreary, homemade soup! Dinners are formally set and served family style, with salads from our neighboring organic farm, meat and vegetarian entrees, and great desserts. Guests all chip in for wine and beer. We may linger, talking long after dessert is consumed. For the all-day snackers, there are always gingersnaps, goldfish, apples and other fruit on the serving counter for the taking.
Off Site Housing
Guests of Bearnstow who prefer less-rustic or couples’ accommodations may wish to find alternative housing. We recommend looking at Airbnb or Vrbo to find local stays.