A comfortable place to lay your head in the great outdoors
Photo courtesy of Frost Mountain Yurts
Looking to get away in nature but perhaps camping is just not the right fit this time around? There are plenty of lodging options in Maine and beyond that provide rustic (and some not-so-rustic) accommodations close to the great outdoors, with the benefit of a roof over your head and a bed to sleep in at night. Here are a few worth checking out.
FROST MOUNTAIN YURTS, Brownfield
These yurts are fully appointed, year-round, insulated tents with windows and skylights that are nestled off the ground on a wooden platform. Each has its own deck, grill, hammock and fire pit. The stuff memories are made of.
www.frostmountainyurts.com
MAINE FOREST YURTS, Durham
Owned and operated by Maine’s own local celeb and Survivor Champion, Bob Crowley, Maine Forest Yurts fittingly serves the adventurous at heart. It’s set on 100 acres and includes a river and pond for
year-round enjoyment.
www.maineforestyurts.com
MAINE HUTS AND TRAILS, Kingfield
A system of four back-country eco-lodges is connected by a network of more than 80 miles of trails. Think “back-country comfort” with heated bunk rooms (and private rooms also available), a large lodge room with fireplace and 3 house-made meals a day.
www.mainehuts.org
NURTURE THROUGH NATURE, Denmark
Nestled on the side of Pleasant Mountain in Denmark, with miles of trails for exploring, this eco retreat center offers your choice of private cabins or a yurt, and an on-site sauna. The main lodge is home to yoga classes and workshops. Private healing arts sessions are also available.
www.ntnretreats.com
APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB, Multiple locations
Offering cabins, furnished tents on platforms, and lodge accommodations at five unique properties in Maine, with varying services and amenities. All provide access to some of the most beautiful nature in Maine and top notch hospitality.
www.outdoors.org
HIDDEN VALLEY NATURE CENTER, Jefferson
Includes more than 30 miles of trails amidst 1,000 acres of the most ecologically-diverse and undeveloped tracts of forestland in the Midcoast region. Your choice of three huts (sleeps 2-6 people) and one yurt, are the gateway to this Midcoast gem.
www.hvnc.org
