Mountain Light Sanctuary - Facilities 


Facilities
Eclectic is probably the best word to describe the Sanctuary. Medieval Europe, Appalachia, ancient Japan, South Pacific, Scandinavia, Tropical Rain Forest, Colonial America; there are elements of all of these represented in the various facilities and gardens at the Sanctuary. But one common theme runs throughout: Everything is designed to provide you with a setting of serenity and simplicity that supports your need for "time out" from your busy schedule and a place to reconnect with Nature and your own deepest Self.
 

Elfhaven
Elfhaven lodge is the central activity center of the Sanctuary. From the outside it looks like a rustic Appalachian cabin, complete with a wrap around porch, rocking chairs and lots of flowers and a large sun deck overlooking our vegetable garden. Stepping inside, the ceiling beams and posts, colonial furniture and decor, wood stove - and no TV - make you wonder if you have stepped back in time. But there are anomalies. For example, one whole wall of the living room is covered with a floor to ceiling world map. In spite of our seclusion, we have visitors from around the globe and our map reminds us that ultimately, we are citizens of the world. And yes, we do have a modern kitchen, toilet and shower. Our water is gravity fed into the house from a spring on the hill so you can drink fresh spring water directly from the tap.
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Gnomelodge
Our Gnomelodge is a simple, rustic, partially enclosed porch overlooking the Japanese garden. Built as an extension off the southside of the main lodge, the Gnomelodge has two twin beds with room for additional visitors in the loft.

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Hermitage
The Hermitage, located beside the river, was designed both for individual retreats as well as supplemental lodging for small groups. The first floor of the hermitage features a built-in medieval style bed with a closet, a table and a rocker, with French doors opening onto a small stone paved patio. The covered porch on two sides of the hermitage overlooks the river. The second level is a small carpeted loft with a double bed. The Hermitage has electricity and a small mini-kitchen on the porch with a hotplate, coffee maker and refrigerator. Toilet and larger kitchen facilities are available at the main lodge.

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Balihouse
Balihouse is a small open sided pavilion, also perched above the river. With its bamboo screen walls, dark polished floors and sleeping loft, you have the impression of having just stepped into a Balinese country cottage. The ever present sound of the river cascading over the rocks make this a favorite place both for small gatherings as well as lodging.

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Treeloft
Our Treeloft is a place to indulge your childhood fantasies or pamper your need for time alone. Built around four trees and perched 30 feet above the cascading river, this split-level treehouse is only accessible by a rope ladder and a trap door in the floor. There isn't a more perfect place at the Sanctuary to truly get away from it all; to read a good book, write, meditate or spend even the night. It is like stepping back into your own childhood and recapturing the dreams that that you once held so dear
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The Hobbithut
A comfortable double bed with a roof on it; that's the simple description. But one look at the photo and you realize that it's much, much more than this. Our Hobbithut is situated at the foot of an ancient fir tree whose lower branches enfold it gracefully. It offers a panoramic view of the whole Sanctuary and is by far the best spot for watching the sunset. With the morning mists drifting across the mountains in the background, It is easy to imagine this as a way station for traveling hobbits.

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Sauna
A half-hidden boardwalk from the Gnomelodge or the inconspicuous trail beyond the apple trees will take you to a little bit of Scandinavia. The little cottage you find hidden behind the rhododendron  is actually a saunahouse, complete with a tiny wood stove, seats for seven and a big tub of icy spring water outside to cool you down after a steaming sauna.

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