The Cabin is Currently Being Remodeled and will be Available for Personal Retreats Soon
The Retreat Cabin
- Members can enjoy personal self-retreats at RMERC, available 365 days a year.
- Private lodging in the historic (1885) and newly renovated miner’s cabin, which is separate from the retreat center lodge
- Includes a bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, and deck
- Affordable, sliding scale rates with discounts for longer stays
- The cabin is also available for rental by Group Retreat Leaders (contact [email protected] for information)
Personal Retreats
The cabin is available for RMERC members who wish to engage in contemplative practice retreats. Note that the minimum stay is 3 nights if including a Friday or Saturday night; otherwise, the minimum stay is 2 nights. The maximum stay is 14 nights (please contact us if you are interested in a longer retreat). The cabin can be reserved for up to 2 people.
Note that all retreatants must have completed at least two retreats of duration equal to or greater than the intended retreat. In addition, all retreatants must be RMERC Members when the reservation is made, and at the time of the retreat. All retreatant’s must also sign an RMERC Waiver, and the person making the reservation must sign a cabin rental agreement during the reservation process, acknowledging and agreeing to the guidelines set forth here.
Cost per Night – Sliding Scale Pricing
One Person: $100 – $160 (low income options available)
Two People: $150-$240 (low income options available)
20% discount for stays of 8 days or longer
Accepted payment methods: Paypal and credit card
Cancellation Policy. Cancellations outside of 45 days on bookings seven nights or less get a refund less a $120 cancellation fee. Inside of 45 days no refunds will be made unless dates are re-rented, in which case you get a refund for rebooked nights, less the $120 cancellation fee. Cancellations more than 45 days in advance on bookings eight nights or more get a refund less a $200 cancellation fee. Inside of 45 days no refunds will be made unless dates are re-rented, in which case you get a refund for rebooked nights, less the $200 cancellation fee.
Amenities. The cabin includes a small but complete kitchen, bathroom with shower, a bedroom with two single beds, and a living room with a pull out couch. Blankets and pillows are provided. There is a landline phone but no Internet.
Bring everything else you need: all food (there is no shopping nearby), linens, towels, dish towels, toilet paper, and toiletries. Some basic cleaning supplies are provided.
Directions, staples list, and cleaning list will be posted here soon. Please park next to the cabin on the driveway, or on the pullout on Overland Rd. above the cabin.
Other Guidelines. Fires, smoking, candles, or open flames of any kind, inside or outside, are strictly forbidden. Please do not play recorded music outside. No recreational drugs or alcohol are permitted. Pets of any kind are not allowed. If a retreat is underway at the center, you may not attend their teachings or events, and the lodge is off limits unless there is an emergency. All of the hiking trails are available to you, but please maintain silence.
Cleaning. There is no cleaning, linen, or trash service at the cabin. Before you leave you are responsible to complete a thorough cleaning, using the checklist in the cabin, and take home all food and trash, except you may leave items on the staples list. We have bears: Leaving trash, food, or things dirty could result in a bear breaking in, causing expensive damage that you will be liable for.
Damage. A cleaning and/or damage fee may be assessed if things are not found to be clean and in good order by the next guest. If at checkin anything is broken or not clean, please let us know immediately using the landline at the cabin (number to be provided soon).
CABIN RESERVATIONS
Cabin Availability
Preview availability on the calendar below. Blocked out dates are NIGHTS NOT AVAILABLE for booking. To request a last minute reservation (same day or next day arrival). please contact [email protected]. We are currently accepting reservations through April 1, 2023.