Planning Your Retreat

Now that the climate has changed as evidenced by warmer temperatures, and the quantity of rainfall we’ve experienced in the Pioneer Valley and surrounding hillsides, there’s no way to predict what sort of weather we will be having.  Best to be prepared, and call/email a few days prior to your arrival for the most current conditions on Mount Mineral.

We are a “pay-it-forward” culture.  You will be given a checklist to guide you in cleaning and preparing the cabin for the next guests.  Thank you for this!

Bring the following for your comfort:

• Printed Driving Directions

• appropriate layers of clothing for variable weather conditions

• waterproof footwear, including hiking boots

• crampons or snowshoes as needed in winter

• slippers, sneakers, sandals and extra socks

• pillow cases, bed sheets or sleeping bags (pillows and mattresses provided)

• wash cloth, hand and bath towels, toiletries

• unscented tea lights (tea light holders provided)

• headlamp and/or flashlight with extra batteries

• food and drink you will prepare at your cabin

• containers for left-overs, compost and recyclables (pack-it-in/pack-it-out)

• sunscreen and insect repellant in summer

• donations: please see our Wish List

Cabins and Lodge are furnished with:

• beds, bed pillows, blankets

• table and chairs

• wood-burning stove, firewood, kindling, bow saw

• 2 burner propane cooktop, propane

• dishes, utensils, cookware, flatware

• kerosene lamp, kerosene

• tea light holders, wooden matches

• eco-friendly dishsoap, sponges, cloth dishtowels

• toilet paper, potty hassock

• brooms, dust pans

• first aid kit

Thank you for leaving animal companions at home. Only Licensed Certified working Service Animals are allowed. You must properly dispose of your animal’s waste.