LoonsNest
LoonsNest serves as the central gathering place of the retreat, offering shared spaces that support sustained focus and unforced connection.
LoonsNest photos courtesy of the host via Airbnb
LoonsNest is a carefully restored and modernized post-and-beam A-frame designed to support quiet focus and sustained creative work. The house feels open without being exposed, grounded without being heavy—a structure that holds attention rather than competing for it.
Exposed beams, natural materials, and long interior sightlines give the space a sense of warmth and clarity. Writers will find it easy to settle here, whether working alone for extended stretches or moving naturally into shared meals, conversation, or evening readings. The common areas are generous without being social by default, allowing for togetherness without obligation and separation without isolation.
Throughout the day, light moves across the interior and toward the lake, subtly shaping the rhythm of work and rest. In the evening, the house grows quieter. The pace slows. LoonsNest signals when it is time to stop, rest, and return to the work again in the morning.
LoonsNest at a glance
Restored and modernized post-and-beam A-frame
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Open common areas for shared meals and evening readings
Multiple quiet writing and work spaces
Gas fireplace
Laundry facilities on site
Lake access with dock and shoreline
Outdoor gathering spaces
(Specific room assignments and amenities will be coordinated as part of the retreat.)
Loon Room
The Loon Room is the primary bedroom at LoonsNest, offering a calm, grounded space designed for rest, privacy, and quiet reset at the edges of the day. Positioned on the main level, it feels settled and contained—removed enough from shared spaces to remain undisturbed, yet still connected to the rhythm of the house.
Natural light enters softly through multiple windows, including a window seat overlooking the lake that offers a quiet place to sit, read, or pause at the beginning or end of the day. The room’s proportions encourage stillness rather than sprawl. The king bed anchors the space comfortably, making it well suited for couples attending the retreat together, or for an individual writer who prefers additional space and privacy.
An ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower allows for full privacy and ease of use, reinforcing the sense that this room functions as a personal refuge rather than simply a place to sleep. The Loon Room supports rest as a necessary counterpart to focused creative work.
Loon Room at a Glance
King bed
Sleeps up to 2
Main-level bedroom
Window seat with lake views
Private ensuite bathroom
Walk-in tiled shower
Price: $2,250 for the room
Wabi Sabi Room
The Wabi Sabi Room occupies the entire second floor of the original A-frame, forming a private suite set apart from the rest of the house. Reached by a single stair, it creates a natural threshold between shared space and retreat, making it especially well-suited for writers who value separation, stillness, and a clear boundary around their work.
The room’s architecture does much of the work. Sloped ceilings, exposed angles, and carefully contained proportions encourage attention to narrow rather than scatter. Light enters deliberately, and the space feels held rather than open—quiet, intentional, and inward by design.
A dedicated private writing desk is tucked beneath the eaves, offering a place to work that feels purposeful and undistracted. The suite includes a private bathroom with a clawfoot tub, reinforcing the sense that this floor functions as a complete, self-contained environment rather than simply a bedroom.
The Wabi Sabi Room is well suited for couples attending the retreat together, or for an individual writer who prefers full separation and a private working environment. It supports sustained focus during the day and deep rest at night, without losing connection to the larger rhythm of the house.
Wabi Sabi Room at a Glance
Queen bed
Sleeps up to 2
Entire second-floor private suite
Dedicated private writing desk
Private bathroom
Clawfoot tub with spray
Price: $2,250 for the room
Maine Room
The Maine Room is a basement-level bedroom designed for writers who value practicality, steadiness, and focus over private amenities. Located on the lower level of LoonsNest, it offers a quiet, contained place to rest and reset, with easy access to nearby work and utility spaces.
Furnished with two twin beds, the room is well suited for writers who are comfortable sharing space and who prioritize the work itself over separation. Its proximity to the house office, laundry area, and fitness space makes it especially convenient for those who appreciate a straightforward, no-friction daily rhythm.
The Maine Room shares a common bathroom located on the main floor of the house. The arrangement is simple and clearly defined, and works well for writers who are comfortable moving through shared spaces as part of the retreat experience.
This room offers a practical and accessible way to participate fully in the retreat, without excess and without pretense.
Maine Room at a Glance
Two twin beds
Sleeps 2 (shared room)
Basement-level bedroom
Near office, laundry, and fitness areas
Shared bathroom on the main floor
Price: $575 per person
MoonBud
MoonBud offers a more contained and inward-working environment, set slightly apart for writers who value deeper quiet during the day.
MoonBud photo courtesy of the host via Airbnb
MoonBud is a restored and thoughtfully modernized A-frame set slightly apart from the main house, offering a quieter, more inward-working environment. Smaller in scale and more contained in feel, it carries the atmosphere of an authentic Maine camp—carefully updated, yet intentionally left with a sense of continuity and age.
Set among trees and oriented toward the water, the structure feels sheltered rather than secluded. Its proportions encourage stillness. Movement slows here. Writers will find the space naturally conducive to focused, sustained work, particularly during periods when separation and silence matter more than exchange.
Inside, exposed wood and simple lines create a sense of warmth without distraction. Light enters gently through the day, marking time without pulling attention away from the page. MoonBud functions as a retreat within the retreat—a place for deliberate withdrawal when the work calls for it.
MoonBud at a Glance
Restored and modernized A-frame cabin
3 bedrooms
1 bathroom
Smaller, more contained interior layout
Well suited for writers seeking deeper quiet or separation
Dining and common space sized for a small group
Fully equipped kitchen
Lake access with private dock
Screened porch and outdoor seating
(Specific room assignments and amenities will be coordinated as part of the retreat.)
Lantern Room
The Lantern Room is a main-floor bedroom in MoonBud, defined by its warm wood interior and a feeling of quiet enclosure. Set within the original A-frame structure, it feels steady and grounded—an intimate space that invites rest without distraction.
Natural wood surfaces wrap the room, softening sound and light and giving it a distinctly Maine character. The queen bed sits comfortably within the space, making the room well suited for couples attending the retreat together, or for an individual writer who values simplicity and warmth over scale.
The Lantern Room shares a common bathroom with a walk-in shower located on the same floor. The arrangement is straightforward and clearly defined, reinforcing MoonBud’s role as a shared, purpose-built retreat rather than a private residence.
This room offers a calm, contained place to settle at night and return to the work each morning with clarity.
Lantern Room at a Glance
Queen bed
Sleeps up to 2
Main-floor bedroom
Shared bathroom on the first floor
Walk-in shower
Price: $1,500 for the room
Hiawatha Room
The Hiawatha Room is a second-floor bedroom positioned at the peak of the A-frame, where the architecture itself becomes the defining feature. Set beneath the steeply pitched roofline, the space feels centered and contained—quietly elevated above the rest of the house.
Exposed wood surfaces and clean symmetry give the room a sense of order and stillness. Light enters evenly through the central window, and the proportions naturally draw attention inward rather than outward. The queen bed sits directly beneath the apex, reinforcing the feeling of balance and calm.
Well suited for couples attending the retreat together, or for an individual writer who values enclosure and simplicity, the Hiawatha Room offers a restful place to withdraw at the end of the day without excess or distraction.
The room shares a common bathroom with a walk-in shower on the first floor. The arrangement is straightforward and clearly defined, consistent with MoonBud’s shared, purpose-built character.
Hiawatha Room at a Glance
Queen bed
Sleeps up to 2
Second-floor bedroom at the peak of the A-frame
Shared bathroom on the first floor
Walk-in shower
Price: $1,500 for the room
Long Pond Room
The Long Pond Room is a second-floor bedroom in MoonBud designed for writers who are comfortable sharing space and who value presence, light, and access over privacy. Set beneath the steep lines of the A-frame, the room feels open and communal, with the structure itself shaping a simple, purposeful environment.
Furnished with three twin beds, the room works well for writers who don’t mind a shared sleeping arrangement and who appreciate a straightforward, no-frills approach. What distinguishes the space is its direct connection to the outdoors: a second-floor balcony opens toward the lake, offering a place to step outside, breathe, and reset between periods of work.
The Long Pond Room shares a common bathroom with a walk-in shower on the first floor. The arrangement is clear and functional, consistent with MoonBud’s role as a shared, work-centered retreat.
This room offers an accessible way to participate in the retreat while still enjoying light, air, and a direct relationship to the lake.
Long Pond Room at a Glance
Three twin beds
Sleeps up to 3 (shared room)
Second-floor bedroom
Private balcony overlooking the lake
Shared bathroom on the first floor
Walk-in shower
Price: $475 per person