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Lodging
All workshop participants must check out on the last day of their workshop. No overnight accomodations will be available on the last day of 2-5 day workshops.
Lodging on campus is the most convenient option for students participating in a weekend or weeklong craft workshops. Residing onsite enables you to enjoy the camaraderie and artistic cross-pollination that occurs when students live, create, and break bread on campus. If you decide to stay on campus in one of our comfortable accommodations, please note the following guidelines:
- Residents may choose to either bring their own twin sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels or rent a linen package for $50. Items may be shipped ahead and will be made available at the time of check-in. Download a list of suggested items below to bring for your stay at Touchstone.
- Lodging space is limited, so please make reservations early to avoid disappointment. Lodging assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. We do our best to match students with the type of housing they request, but this is not always possible. Our staff will contact you should your preferred lodging of choice be unavailable. We cannot honor requests for specific rooms or buildings.
- Touchstone does not allow pets on campus except for service animals.
- Touchstone is not responsible for the personal property of students or visitors and does not provide insurance covering such property. This includes vehicles and their contents as well as all personal belongings kept in studios, lodging and/or any other facility on campus.
Lodging Options
Residence Halls
Rooms in our Campbell and Kinard residence halls have two single beds per room with two open wardrobes for storing clothing. Many people find these accommodations to be the most comfortable option at Touchstone. Each floor of the dormitory has four rooms with two shared bathrooms. The dormitories are heated, but not air-conditioned.
Cabins
The cabins are nestled throughout Touchstone’s beautiful woodland campus. They are not equipped with air conditioning or heat and are served by a bathhouse located a short distance from all residential buildings. The cabins offer guests close proximity to studios and a rustic charm that is appreciated by generations of Touchstone students.
Camping
Tent camping is available on campus and is the most affordable lodging option. RVs are not permitted. Those camping on Touchstone’s property will have access to the bathhouse.
Off-Campus Lodging
In the event that a student opts to stay off-campus or that Touchstone’s accommodations are filled to capacity, additional lodging is available at several nearby locations. Please mention your workshop at Touchstone when making lodging reservations to be eligible for the special discounts that many of these establishments offer to Touchstone students.
2023 Lodging Descriptions:
Lodging is open to workshop participants only. See current lodging pricing and availability below.
Touchstone is not responsible for any incurred travel or lodging fees through 3rd party agencies such as Airbnb because of cancellation of a workshop, nor are we responsible for any nonrefundable deposits or prepaid arrangements made in relation to your workshop, regardless of whether the workshop is held or cancelled.
- PRIVATE DORM ROOM – Includes lodging in a private room (no assigned roommate) in one of our residence halls and use of same-floor restroom shared with other occupants.
- SHARED DORM ROOM – Includes lodging in a shared room (one assigned roommate) in one of our residence halls and use of same-floor restroom shared with other occupants.
- ENTIRE 4-BED CABIN w/ RESTROOM – Limited availability. Includes lodging in a private 4-bed cabin with restroom (no assigned roommates).
- ENTIRE 3-BED CABIN w/ RESTROOM – Limited availability. Includes lodging in a private 3-bed cabin with restroom (no assigned roommates).
- PRIVATE DOUBLE CABIN – Includes lodging in a private double cabin (no assigned roommate) and use of shared campus bathhouse.
- SHARED DOUBLE CABIN – Includes lodging in a shared double cabin (one assigned roommate) and use of shared campus bathhouse.
- SHARED QUAD CABIN – Includes lodging in a shared quad cabin (up to three assigned roommates) and use of shared campus bathhouse.
- CAMPING – Includes use of tent site and shared campus bathhouse; does not include tent/other camping gear or hookups. Campers and RVs considered on a case-by-case basis.
OPTIONAL LINEN RENTAL PACKAGE – Cost is in addition to room fees. Includes twin/single-size bedding (fitted sheet, flat sheet, blanket, pillow, and pillowcase), towels, washcloth, and hand towels; does not include unlimited bedding or towels, hair dryer, or toiletries outside of what is noted above.
2023 Lodging Prices:
5-DAY WORKSHOP session options include lodging for Monday through Thursday evenings (4 nights). Sunday check-in* is available at an additional cost. Does not include a linen rental package. Checkout is Friday at 5 p.m.
- Private Dorm Room - $380
- Shared Dorm Room - $200
- 4-Bed Cabin w/ Restroom - $620
- 3-Bed Cabin w/ Restroom - $520
- Private Double Cabin - $260
- Shared Double Cabin - $140
- Shared Quad Cabin - $100
- Camping - $60
3-DAY WORKSHOP session options include lodging for Saturday and Sunday evenings (2 nights). Friday check-in* is available at an additional cost. Does not include a linen rental package. Checkout is Monday at 5 p.m.
- Private Dorm Room - $190
- Shared Dorm Room - $100
- 4-Bed Cabin w/ Restroom - $310
- 3-Bed Cabin w/ Restroom - $260
- Private Double Cabin - $130
- Shared Double Cabin - $70
- Shared Quad Cabin - $50
- Camping - $30
2-DAY WORKSHOP session options include lodging for Saturday evening (1 night). Friday check-in* is available at an additional cost. Does not include a linen rental package. Checkout is Sunday at 5 p.m.
- Private Dorm Room - $95
- Shared Dorm Room - $50
- 4-Bed Cabin w/ Restroom - $155
- 3-Bed Cabin w/ Restroom - $130
- Private Double Cabin - $65
- Shared Double Cabin - $35
- Shared Quad Cabin - $25
- Camping - $15
*EARLY CHECK-IN as noted above can be booked for the night prior to your workshop start date. Lodging to stay after a workshop cannot be accomodated as rooms are cleaned and prepped for the next session to arrive. To book an additional evening for early check-in (for any session), the costs are as follows:
- Private Dorm Room - $95
- Shared Dorm Room - $50
- 4-Bed Cabin w/ Restroom - $155
- 3-Bed Cabin w/ Restroom - $130
- Private Double Cabin - $65
- Shared Double Cabin - $35
- Shared Quad Cabin - $25
- Camping - $15
LINEN RENTAL – $50