The Adrian Archbold Lodge can accommodate up to 41 people within 14 bedrooms, if fully occupied at 3 persons per room (one single twin bed and 1 set of regular bunk twin beds).
The Lodge has 4 multi-user bathrooms. There is also one private bathroom.
All beds include sheet, blanket, pillow with case, and towels.
All bedrooms can access WiFi.
$8.00 Station Fee is assessed per person per night for all guests, whether paying a bed rate or room rate. No discount on Station Fee.
This lodging is for groups or individuals. A group is defined as 8 or more. Group rates for mixed #s room occupancy may vary – contact Facilities Coordinator. A deposit may be required.
For multi-day events, large groups are required to book at least 70% of their attendees in the Lodge in order to hold functions in the Learning Center.
Single Occupancy
$60.00/night plus Station Fee
20% discount on stays over 7 nights
Double Occupancy
$30.00 plus Station Fee/bed/ night
20% discount on stays over 7 nights
Triple Occupancy
$75.00/night, or $25/person/night, plus Station Fee
20% discount on stays over 7 nights
B. Research Center Cottages
Cottages are generally reserved for visiting researchers and long-stay visitors, and families, and only used for groups when the Lodge is fully occupied.
All cottage bedrooms are supplied with linens, pillows, towels, blankets (all the basics for sleeping, showering).
All cottages (except Jay and Red Hill) can access WiFi.
We can currently accommodate up to 50 people in cottages, although these are often booked well in advance.
Extended Stay Rates
Two Bedroom Cottage
$ 55.00/night
$800.00 monthly
Three Bedroom Cottage
$ 65.00/night
$900.00 monthly
Four Bedroom Cottage
$ 75.00/night
$1000.00 monthly
IV. Meals
For Lodge and Cottage Guests:
Weekday Meals – The kitchen staff at Archbold will try to accommodate dietary restrictions with advance notice.
Daily meal options include meat and non-meat (vegetarian) options.
Daily menus are available in the Main Office Mail Room at the south end of the Research building. Menus must be turned in by 10:00 a.m. each day.
Meals are available for purchase to all guests of the Station.
Meals are normally served in the Dining Room, however for larger groups, meals are catered and served at the Learning Center.
No evening and weekend meals.
NOTE: Cooking facilities are not available for Adrian Archbold Lodge guests. Meals for lodge guests will be catered or brought from the dining room.
Discounts do not apply to meals ever.
NOTE TO COTTAGE GUESTS: Only cottages are fully equipped for cooking – stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, pots/pans, plates, glasses, utensils, etc.
Guests may bring their own food and prepare their own meals. There is a grocery within 6 miles of the Station.
NOTE TO LODGE GUESTS: Cooking facilities are not available in the Adrian Archbold Lodge. The Dining Room at the Research Center is open to Lodge guests for breakfast and or lunch.
Breakfast – Continental style - Served 7:00a. -8:00a.
$4.00
You may come to the dining room any time between 7a-8a.
Lunch - Served at 12:00p.
$7.00 & Up
Please be prompt unless prior arrangements are made.
Daily menu selection provided upon arrival.
V. Groups/Classes:
For groups and classes staying multiple days, catered meal service is available for all meals at the Adrian Archbold Lodge and Frances Archbold Hufty Learning Center. Contact Facilities Coordinator for details.
No evening and weekend meals except by special advanced arrangement only.
Sunday meals will be pre-made and groups will re-heat and self-serve, and clean up.
Dinner - Served 6:00p. (available for groups or classes of 8 or more)
Special event meals are available for larger groups for an additional costs, i.e. barbecues, etc. (please inquire first)
$10.00 & Up
Please be prompt unless prior arrangements made
BREAKS (for meetings/groups)
Optional morning and/or afternoon breaks
$3.00/person/ break
Beverages: Examples are: water, coffee, tea (hot and/or iced), etc.
Snacks: Examples are: fruit, cookies, brownies, granola bars, etc.
SOCIALS (for meetings/groups)
Group sizes up to 130 people inside; can accommodate more if outside.
Beer, wine and appetizers are available by special arrangements only or you may supply your own.
Let us know if you are providing your own entertainment
Per person rate, based on beer, wine and food requested.
Snacks: Examples are: fruit, cookies, brownies, chips and dip, cheese and cracker tray, veggie tray, mixed nuts, granola bars, hummus, sliced beef stick, hot appetizers
VI. Laundry
Archbold Biological Station has a laundry room available to all guests for washing and drying personal items.
If you are visiting the Station for over 7 days, you may ask for fresh linens.
In order to reduce costs and energy, we have adopted a policy to minimize laundry by asking guests to get multiple uses of towels by hanging them to dry after each use.
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