Craigville Retreat Center, sitting atop a bluff overlooking the salt marsh of Nantucket Sound and the serenity of Red Lily Pond, accommodates up to 160 guests in a variety of lodging options. Located in the small village of Craigville in Centerville on Cape Cod.
This charming and historic retreat offers private beach access, wildlife viewing, and all the attraction of Cape Cod.
Overlooking Nantucket Sound:
Sunset Lodge accommodates 40 guests
Craigville Manor accommodates 20 guests.
In the heart of the village overlooking Red Lily Pond:
Craigville Inn offers space for 50.
Five pleasant cottages house 8-15 guests each.
The Dining Room, located in the Craigville Inn, provides a full service menu of home-made, delicious, and healthy meals.
Meal Service - buffet available for all groups.
The Manor and cottages have kitchens for Own-Cooking groups.
Program space:
Manor and Sunset Lodge Living Rooms
Each Lodge has a living/meeting room that serves as a gathering area for groups. Chairs, tables, and sofas can be configured to meet group needs.
Craigville Inn Meeting Area
A meeting area at the front of the Craigville area serves as a gathering place for groups.
The Tabernacle
From mid-Spring through mid-Fall, the beautiful and historic Craigville Tabernacle, seating up to 250, can be used for large meetings, gatherings, worship, or seminars.
Recreation
Craigville Beach: Private access
Volleyball
Picnic Area
Tennis Courts
Pond
Small Outdoor Vespers Circle
Playground
Faith
Interfaith:
Interfaith
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Craigville Retreat Center was founded by the Christian Camp Meeting Association in the 1800's. At that time it was simply a site for tent meetings. The retreat now serves a wide variety of non-profit groups and families.
The retreat is situalted in the midst of Craigville Village, a charming Cape Cod community.
Average Cost: $$$ - $$$$
Overnight lodging & 3 meals in Lodges range from $135-$148. Cottage rentals (accommodating 8-12 people each) range from $1400-$2185 during the summer season.
Environment: Lake / Pond, Ocean / Beach
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies
Restrictions: No Drugs
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
160
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
250
Meeting Rooms:
Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
Manor Living | | 25 | |
Lodge Living | | 40 | |
Inn | | 30 | |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Amenities: AV Service, Chapel / Temple, Church / Prayer Services, Fireplaces, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Meditation Hall, On-line / Internet Access, Tennis Court, Volleyball, Walking/ Hiking Trails
Special Features: The greatest outdoor feature of Craigville Retreat is the private beach for retreatants and village residents. The Nantucket Sound beach is beautiful and provides a snack bar and changing rooms/showers.
Technology and AV: A/V equipment is available for rent.
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Dorm
Housing: The Manor & Lodge, built in the 1920's, are classic Cape Cod housing options. Bedrooms feature 1-5 beds depending on size. White-washed wood interiors add to the Cape Cod style. Linens are provided. The style is simple.
The Inn has bedrooms with 1-4 beds per room. The rooms are small and simply furnished.
All bathrooms are shared.
The Cottages are simple homes that have all the amenities of a house: living room, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms. Each cottage has it's own Cape Cod feel to it.
Food: Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Available On Site, Kitchen - Private, Provided - All Meals, Provided - Some Meals
Location of this Retreat:
39 Prospect Avenue
Centerville, MA 02632
United States
Travel Info: Fly in Boston, MA or Providence, RI.
Reservation Criteria: 50% of Guaranteed Minimum Fee deposit required.
GMF based on # of guests per building.
Certificate of Liability insurance required.
90 day cancellation policy for full refund.
Phone: 800-678-5102
Website:
View Retreat Website
Organization Contact:
United Camps, Conferences and Retreats
1304 South Point Blvd., Suite 200A
Petaluma, CA 94954
United States
Organization Website: View Organization Website