Lodges at Borestone Mountain Sanctuary
The Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary’s most significant man-made assets are the lodges, located between Midday and Sunset Ponds. These lodges, designed and built in the early 1900s and recently renovated with modern kitchen and bath facilities, are authentic “Rustic Adirondack” style log buildings.
The lodges are currently open from mid-June to mid-October and are available to be rented by the public - an ideal spot for family reunions, weddings, retreats, and other group events.
A group enjoys a meal together in the Dining Lodge. Photo by Garrett Conover.
Amenities
Main Lodge, Dining Lodge and Cliff Cabin share common kitchen and bathroom facilities.
The Main Lodge can sleep 8 people, and the Dining Lodge can sleep 9. The Cliff Cabin, a very short uphill walk from the Main Lodge, can sleep one person.
The Guide’s Cabin, a short walk from the Lodges, has capacity to sleep 7 people. It is equipped with its own kitchen and bathroom facilities
(a composting toilet).
The facilities include:
- Fully equipped kitchens which include: running potable water, gas range and refrigerators, food storage areas, pots and pans, cooking utensils and complete place settings.
- Bedrooms come with sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and blankets. There is a mix of single, double, and multiple occupancy bedrooms available. Bring your own towels.
- Solar powered electricity, with a generator back-up, provides lighting in the common areas of the lodge and limited electric service in all bedrooms.
- There is one bathroom with a flush toilet and a sink located near the sleeping area in the Main Lodge and a separate bath house with 2 hot/cold water sinks, and 2 hot/cold showers and toilets located in a separate building next to the Lodge.
- Two fieldstone fireplaces in the dining room and living room with kindling, and firewood provided.
- Canoes and kayaks are available for use on Midday and Sunset Ponds.
Personal Flotation Devices are provided.
- A short path from the lodges leads around the lake to the Nature Center and the rest of Borestone's hiking trail network.
The lakeside Dining Lodge (center) and Main Lodge (left).
On-site sanctuary staff provide transportation of guests and their baggage from the parking area at the base of the mountain to the lodges and back via a 10 minute ride, in a 4-WD vehicle, followed by a 10 minute boat ride across Midday Pond.
Staff also provide orientation to the facilities, trash removal as needed, and communication and coordination of emergency services in the event of an accident or illness.
If needed, Audubon staff can also provide names and contact information for catering services.
Guest Policies
Smoking is restricted to outside areas only and all cigarette/cigar butts are to be extinguished in the containers provided for this purpose.
Alcohol is permitted within, and in the immediate vicinity of, the Lodges. Maine Audubon encourages responsible use of alcohol due to the risks associated with close proximity to deep, cold water and rough terrain. Maine Audubon reserves the right to remove (or have removed) intoxicated parties at their cost.
Due to the threat that fire poses to the surrounding forest habitat and the Lodge buildings. Outside fires are allowed only with staff consent.
All parties are expected to leave the buildings and premises in a presentable condition. Trash should be placed in the receptacles provided. Staff will removal all bagged trash and recyclable materials.
All renters are required to provide a major credit card (VISA, MasterCard, or Discover) as a security against damages to the Lodge buildings, the sanctuary property, or any loss to Maine Audubon. The renter assumes full financial responsibility for any personal injury which may occur during, or as a result of, the use of the property.
In order to protect wildlife and provide a welcoming guest experience, the following are prohibited at Borestone Mountain Sanctuary:
- Pets of any kind
- Illegal drugs
- Hunting, firearms, trapping, and off-road vehicles.
- Collecting of plants, flowers, and other natural materials. Leave them for others to enjoy.
Rates
 Right: a bedroom in the Dining Lodge.
DAY USE:
$30 per person with a minimum fee of $400 per day.
Maximum capacity - 25 people.
OVERNIGHT FEES:
General public:
- $80 per person with a minimum fee of $800/night.
- Children age 9 and under are $40 per night
Non-Profit Groups:
- $70 per person with a minimum fee of $700/night.
- Children age 9 and under are $35 per night
Audubon Chapters/Staff/Trustees:
- $50 per person with a minimum fee of $500/night.
- No charge for Children age 9 and under.
WEEKLY FEES (6 nights):
- General public: $ 4,500.00
- Non-Profit Groups: $4,000.00
- Audubon Chapters/Staff/Trustees: $3,500.00
The living room and lakeside porch of the Dining Lodge, located right on Sunset Pond. Photo by Garrett Conover.
Reservations
After reviewing the rates and guest policies, please call Bos Savage at 207-781-2330 ext. 228 to inquire about dates of availability, or to place a reservation.
A 50% deposit is required to guarantee a reservation. Final payment, for all reservations, will be due 30 days prior to the arrival date and may be paid by check or credit card.
Right: The Guide's Cabin kitchen.
All checks should be made payable to: Maine Audubon – Borestone Lodge.
Mail your payments to:
Maine Audubon
Attn: Bos Savage
20 Gilsland Farm Road
Falmouth ME 04105
Cancellations and Refunds
It is important to let Maine Audubon know as soon as possible if a Lodge rental must be cancelled.
- If you cancel a reservation at least 60 days prior to the arrival date, a full refund (less a $100 administrative fee) will be issued.
- If you cancel between 59 and 30 days prior to the arrival date, a 50% refund (less the $100 administrative fee) will be issued.
Directions
From Bangor or Portland, take I-95 to Newport (Exit 157 from the south, or Exit 159 from the north). Follow Route 7 north to Dexter, then take Route 23 north to Guilford. In Guilford, turn left onto Route 15/6 to Monson. After passing through the village of Monson, turn right onto Elliotsville Road. After 8 miles turn left, after the bridge, onto Bodfish Road. Parking area is approximately .2 miles on the left, after the railroad tracks. The gate and trailhead are on the right.
Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary is located on Map 41 of Delorme’s Maine Atlas.
Contact us
Phone: (207) 631-4050 June-September, or (207) 781-2330 October-May.
For lodge reservation inquiries, please review our rates and guest policies, then call Bos Savage at 207-781-2330 ext. 228.
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