Lodging
General Information
Modern
Conveniences: The Arc of Appalachia's overnight facilities are modern, all
offering heat and air conditioning. Nights are much cooler here
than in the city, and often an overhead fan is all that is needed except
in the hottest days of midsummer, allowing the windows to let in the
fresh air and night sounds. Linens and towels are provided.
Hiking Permits.
All visitors to the Sanctuary must have a wilderness permit
in their car windshield to access the wilderness trailheads and hiking paths. Lodging guests are
automatically registered and will receive a wilderness permit and an orientation to the
trail options soon after checking in.
Click here for more information on hiking.
Sorry, Non-registered day guests to private rooms are not permitted. Each day visitor to the Sanctuary must register through the wilderness permit process at least one week ahead.
Deposit and Cancellation Policy: A lodging deposit equaling the sum value of the first night’s stay; including sales tax, is requested in advance. Using a Visa and MasterCard is appreciated. Cancellations occurring more than seven days prior to one’s visit are credited in full. Cancellations occurring within a week prior to the stay are credited through the issuing of a gift certificate for future use. Cancellations coming in later than 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to arrival are not refundable but will be treated as a tax-deductible gift to the Sanctuary.
Directions & Last Minute Phone Numbers:. Detailed written driving directions and a visual map can be found by clicking here. If you have any questions at all before arriving call the staff member who is overseeing your facility. The phone number to Ravenwood's contact, Larry Henry is 937-402-7309, the phone number to Beechcliff's contact, Tim Pohlar, is 937-402-8317, and Hermitage's contact is Nancy Stranahan at 937-365-0101. These numbers can also be left as emergency numbers for the respective lodges.
Creating Sacred
Space. Lodging facilities are
floor-friendly. Guests are invited to aligning with the Japanese custom of removing shoes at the door.
Smoke-free Environment. In keeping with a spiritual retreat setting, smoking is prohibited in or near the facilities and on the hiking trails..
Sorry,
no fishing, hunting, or firewood collection. Please see
Wilderness Permits for complete rules and regulations.
Check-in and Check-out Times. Unless special arrangement are made, normal check-in time for overnight guests is 4:00 pm., and checkout time is no later than 1:00 p.m. on the day of departure. Overnight visitors may continue to enjoy the hiking trails until dusk. If you wish to arrive earlier than the check-in time to hike, be sure to coordinate with your staff contact to first obtain a hiking permit.
What
about meals?
What to bring. Hiking shoes are not
necessary, but are encouraged. Consider brining your favorite hiking stick and
binoculars if you are a naturalist-at-heart. We also encourage you to
bring an outdoor blanket as we offer special scenic spots to have an
informal lunch or nap. Also, be sure to bring a flashlight as
you may be walking between locations in the dark.
Insects in the Sanctuary vary with the rainfall—usually they are not a problem. Mosquitoes
usually come out only at dusk, but only in small numbers. If you have
sensitive skin or are easily distracted by insects, consider bringing some
natural insect repellant in case you have a need for it.
What not to bring. The Sanctuary is a
sanctuary for people, too -- a place
for people to commune with nature in silence, alertness and simplicity.
The Song of Silence. Although music is
possibly our culture's highest art form, it is something that can be heard at any place on any
day and tends to take us up and out of our physical space. We ask for the sake
of other guests that music be limited to earphones. The healing sounds of the Sanctuary
invite you to come into your body. They are unique and transient. In the
summer, flute-like wood thrushes will serenade you to sleep, and you will be awakened by the cheerful call of phoebes and Carolina wrens. In all seasons, one
can hear the perennial murmur of the creek or stream outside one's window at
most of our lodges.
Sorry, no pets. To keep the wildlife safe
and undisturbed, pets are prohibited.
Valuables. We encourage you to keep all valuables either locked in your room or automobile. While we have not had any trouble in the past with theft, it is still wise to be cautious.
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You can check our facilities' availability by yourself by
clicking here
and reading or downloading our reservation file. It is an excel form and is
updated immediately after each reservation made. Please remember to refer to the
most updated file version before assuming a date is open. Scroll to the right to
see all of the dates.
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