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A Family Vacation That's As Unique As You!

In the heart of New England is a place that brings a family vacation to a new level on a 100% solar-powered facility. At Common Ground Center, experience a unique trip that your entire family will enjoy. Choose from one of the three accommodations: a rustic yet cozy cabin, a room in the Eco-Lodge, or a tent! Turn off those electronics and find the value in togetherness again. Spend your days hiking, swimming in the private pond, dancing, or doing crafts. Camp Common Ground is their signature week-long family camp and includes all meals, lodging, and activities for the whole family. The site is also available for private group rentals, weddings, celebrations, and retreats. The possibilities are endless. Come enjoy a unique stay at Common Ground!

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Cabins at Common Ground Center. Common Ground Center features 20 rustic cabins that can sleep up to 83 guests. Choose from one and two-room cabins that are newly constructed and feature cozy porches overlooking the natural scenery. Their cabins are all electricity-free, so you can enjoy a truly relaxing and undisturbed vacation.
Amenities
Open Dates
  • All Year
Property Size
  • 28 units
Nearby City
  • Bristol
Nearby Water
  • Private Swimming Pond
General
  • Basketball Court(s)
  • Bicycles
  • Game Room/Arcade
  • Gift Shop
  • Library
  • Outdoor Playground
  • Roll-Away Bed(s)
  • Internet
  • Wireless Internet
Food & Drink
  • Ice Machine
Room
  • Coffee Maker
  • Deck
  • Fireplace
  • Full Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Archery
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Kid's Activities
  • Live Entertainment
  • Scavenger Hunts
  • Sightseeing
  • Swimming
  • Team Tournaments
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Beach
  • Bird Watching
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Fire Pit(s)
  • Outdoor Grill(s)
  • Hiking
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Picnic Table(s)
  • Play Ground
Parking
  • Free Parking
Services
  • A/V Equipment
  • Banquet Room(s)
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Luggage Hold
  • Meeting Room(s)
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Groups - Meetings
Common Ground Center offers many indoor spaces for meetings. A popular option is the Common Room in the Eco-Lodge, complete with a woodstove, solar-heated floors, tables and chairs, comfortable couches, and a homestyle kitchen. It's the perfect place for a small Vermont business retreat with your team!
Dining Hall
seats up to 160
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Common Room
seats up to 60
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Haybarn
seats up to 60
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Creekside Barn
seats up to 150
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Groups - Reunions
An ideal destination for a family reunion, Common Ground Center offers something for everyone. Folks of all ages will be comfortable in the Eco-Lodge rooms and cabins. Access to a commercial kitchen and cooking equipment makes meals easy, while recreation opportunities are plentiful. Reconnect with your loved ones as you explore the beautiful mountains all around and so much more!
Dining Hall
seats up to 160
Inquire
Common Room
seats up to 60
Inquire
Haybarn
seats up to 60
Inquire
Creekside Barn
seats up to 150
Inquire
Groups - Weddings
Common Ground Center offers a unique, eco-friendly setting that stands out from other venues with breathtaking scenery and spectacular buildings. A place where family and friends can gather, relax, and celebrate for a whole weekend while enjoying nature, exclusive site use, and each other. The Center hosts an average of 12 weddings per year, and summer dates book over a year in advance.
Dining Hall
seats up to 160
Inquire
Common Room
seats up to 60
Inquire
Haybarn
seats up to 60
Inquire
Creekside Barn
seats up to 150
Inquire
Group Information

Plan your next group event at Common Ground Center.

Group rentals are available for groups of up to 200 (day) or 150 (overnight) from mid-May to mid-October. From mid-October to mid-May, Common Ground Center can accommodate groups of up to 55 (day) or 30 (overnight). Common Ground Center has hosted schools, community organizations, businesses, special programs, private parties, family reunions, and religious groups. Rates vary depending on group size and time of year. Call for details.

For more information please call +1 (855) 910 - 5715 or Send Inquiry.

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Nearest Airports

  • Burlington International Airport (BTV) / 18.3 miles
  • Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) / 36.1 miles
  • Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) / 47.8 miles

* Not all airports listed here may be open to public use, or service commercial flights

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