Claggett offers overnight accommodation for groups from 5 to 180! Powell Hall is ideally suited for youth groups, although other large groups may also appreciate the 103 dormitory style beds. The other 70+ beds are in 5 cottages spread around campus. Most buildings include meeting/fellowship space and kitchenettes for coffee and beverage service. All provide unique views to the beautiful landscape that surrounds the Claggett Center
Cottages
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Doll Cottage was
built in 1981 and is named after Bishop Harry Lee Doll, Bishop
of Maryland from 1963 to 1971. Doll Cottage offers the
best sunrise views on campus! It has eleven double occupancy
rooms, bathrooms that are shared with every two rooms and two
large meeting spaces all under one roof. A piano is provided
in each meeting space. Coffee & tea service
and linens & towels are provided. |
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East Cottage is one of the oldest structures
on campus, the original building being built in the early
18th century. Recently remodeled, the building now sleeps
10, with two or three per room. East cottage is adjacent
to Doll Cottage, so these two cottages are often offered
together to groups requiring up to 32 beds. |
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North Cottage
was named after Bishop Harry Lee Doll, who served as Bishop
of Maryland from 1963 to 1971. It sits on the northern most
edge of campus. It is actually two cottages that are connected
by a comfortable sunning deck. “Old North”,
which was built in early 18th century, is newly remodeled
and sleeps six. “New North” which was built
in 1978 (also recently remodeled) has eight double occupancy
rooms. A large meeting space and a kitchenette with coffee
and tea service is provided in the lower level of New North.
A piano is provided in the meeting space. Linens and towels
are provided. |
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The Farmhouse (built in the early 1900’s)
is ideally suited for small gatherings of up to ten people.
Sleeping is two or three per room in a relaxed, home-like
environment. There are three meeting spaces within the cottage.
Coffee & tea service and linens & towels are provided. |
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The Director’s Residence is an attractive
old farmhouse that offers comfortable sleeping accommodations
for 8. Offering a meeting room plus to sitting areas
and a large porch, it is an ideal gathering spot for smaller
groups. Coffee & tea service and linens & towels
are provided. |
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Dormitory
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Powell Hall & Buckingham Farmhouse: Buckingham
Farmhouse is the oldest building on campus, dating back to
1790. This historic landmark is connected to Powell
Hall, which housed the Buckingham School for Boys from 1902
until 1946. These unique buildings and be combined
to sleep up to 103 in dormitory style quarters. Smaller
groups can book a portion of these buildings as well. Powell
provides two large meeting rooms. Both Powell and Buckingham
are co-located with the Agape Art Center as well as 5 breakout
rooms and a coffee and tea service area. Towels and
linen service can be provided on request. |
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