Light Heart Retreat Rates 2008-2009
(subject to change)
Quarry House—4-8 guests maximum*
*Each guest after four incurs an additional $50 per
guest/per stay. |
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| Late Fall & Spring |
$150 |
3-night minimum |
| Summer through Labor Day |
$200 |
5-night minimum |
| The Quarry House is closed after Thanksgiving until May |
| Blackberry Cottage—2 adult guests maximum |
Night |
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| Late Fall, Winter, Spring |
$100 |
3-night minimum |
| Summer through Labor Day |
$120 |
5-night minimum |
Huckleberry Hideaway—4-guest maximum
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Night |
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| Late Fall, Winter, Spring |
$165 |
2-night minimum |
| Summer through Labor Day |
$230 |
5-night minimum |
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Writer’s Retreats at Blackberry Cottage or Huckleberry Hideaway.
Fall, Winter and Spring, 4-week minimum. Please call for more details.
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All rentals subject to Maine State Lodging tax, 7%, not included in above prices.
Policies
Length of Stay and Check In. During the “summer season”, reservations are preferably for one week (6 nights, you get a full day’s stay on Sunday). Check-in time 5 PM on Monday afternoon and check out time 5 PM, the following Sunday. There is a 5 night minimum stay during the summer. Through out the rest of the year there is a 3 night minimum.For stays under a week, check-in time is 5 PM and check-out time is noon.
Reservations. 50% down to hold your reservation; remainder due 30 days prior to arrival date. On short-term notice reservations, total due prior to arrival. Checks, cash or money orders—no credit cards, thank you. Guests are asked to sign and return a short-term lease giving details of your stay.
Cancellation/Refund Policy. 30 days notice is required for a complete refund. If less notice is given we will do a complete refund, less $25 fee for processing if we are able to book the space that had been reserved.
Pet Policy. No pets are allowed at Light Heart Retreat, except for a service dog. It’s not that we’re anti-pets and pet owners. We experimented with dogs and cats here and it hasn't worked out. In spite of our warnings, dogs had unhappy porcupine encounters. In the case of little dogs and cats that remain inside, we have decided in favor of the guests who come here who have allergies and sensitivities (for example a woman on chemotherapy).
Smoking Policy. Smokers are welcome to LHR; you’ll have to smoke outside. There is no smoking allowed in any of the buildings. Smokers are expected to dispose of their butts in a receptacle.
Cleaning & Damages. A damage/cleaning deposit in the form of a personal check in the amount of $300 is required upon making a reservation. Cleaning is included in the rental fee. A minimum of tasks are expected to be done by guests: strip beds and gather dirty laundry together, put out trash, do dishes. Guests at LHR have been exceptionally mindful about how they leave the cottages and it is very much appreciated. In the case that a guest does not cooperate with the check out policy and it takes longer than 2 hours to clean, a fee of $40 /hour will be charged for additional cleaning time. The damage /cleaning deposit will be returned to you in full or destroyed when no damages have occurred. If additional charges have been incurred the deposit will be returned less the costs of repair or extra cleaning.
Workshops. Light Heart Retreat is a wonderful place to host your workshop. Because workshops are a much more intense use of LHR then with family groups, there is an additional 20% charge for workshops for time and resources.
Weddings. Light Heart Retreat can accommodate small weddings and other functions. Porta-potties and tents are at the client's expense. It is expected that all three cottages be rented for a 5-day minimum in the summer season, 3-day minimum in the low season. There is additional charge for weddings depending on size.
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