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Situated in central Massachusetts apple country only 30 miles west of Boston, this smoke-free
New England retreat center has been a special place for family reunions, nonprofit workshops
and outdoor weddings since 1947. A century-old carriage house and barn have been renovated
to accommodate up to 65 people in a combination of dormitory and private rooms with ample
meeting space, breakout rooms and beautiful grounds.
Tented wedding weekends at Friendly Crossways provide you with exclusive usage of our
country retreat center for family and guests to meet, mingle and make your wedding ceremony
and celebration a memorable one. Our outdoor wedding venues include a wooded glade, a
grassy ampitheater and an apple orchard. Do-it-yourself as much or as little as you like, from
designing a rehearsal or reception menu with our chef that features your favorite foods to
decorating your tent to meet your fantasy setting. Our wedding facilities are kid friendly and
wheel-chair accessible.
Amenities:
There is a pay telephone in the lobby for guests’ use. Calls can be received on this phone (978
456 1238).
Wifi is accessible throughout the building.
We have a commercial dishwasher for use by groups. We will train a group of you–at least one
person per each meal tht you are preparing–in using the dishwasher correctly. Please schedule
a training time when you arrive.
There is a VCR/DVD player in the common room for your use if a group is not meeting in the
room. Videos are located in the cabinet. The common room closes at 11 pm. (This does not
refer to groups who have exclusive use of the place.)
There is a ping pong table in the rec room in the basement. Please ask for directions on how to
get there. The rec room closes at 11 pm . (This does not refer to groups who have exclusive use
of the place.)
Friendly Crossways staff will be happy to start the fireplace or the firepit upon your request. After
the fire is started you may add wood to the fire until 10 pm or. For safety reasons, please let the
fire die down by 11 pm. Do NOT close the glass doors when the fire is burning.
For groups we have the following space:
Large meeting spaces include the 24′ x 48′ dining hall with banquet seating for 72, with a
fireplace; and a 24′ x 36′ conference room furnished with comfortable couches and overstuffed
chairs.
There are two, more intimate “breakout” rooms for smaller groups.
The kitchen is fully equipped with two stoves, ovens, sinks and refrigerators, and pots, pans and
diningware to serve 70. Day and overnight rates include use of the kitchen.
The main dorm can sleep up to 25; a sleeping loft has 4 twin and 3 bunk beds. There are 13
private and family bedrooms with one to four beds.
Blankets, pillows and hand-made quilts are provided. Linens and towels may be rented, or you
can save money by bringing your own. (Sleeping bags are not allowed in hostels for health and
sanitation reasons).
The facility is situated on four acres of lawn with volleyball, softball and soccer set-ups,
surrounded by 40 acres of organic gardens, forest and corn fields.
Plenty of space for outdoor weddings and receptions.
There is ample parking on and near the facility.
We are wheel chair accessible.
Menus and Meal Rates
Let our chef for the Friendly Crossways Conference Center provide delicious, home-made
meals for your group. She emphasizes the use of fresh locally grown fruit and vegetables,
including vegetables from our own gardens. Can’t get much more local than that. Vegetarian
and vegan meals are available, and every attempt is made to accommodate different food
allergies and diets.
Rates are per person and do not include the 6.25 % Massachusetts Sales Tax on Meals which
will be added to the final bill when applicable (Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit groups may be
exempt from this tax).
* Breakfast includes juice, coffee, tea, fruit and a hot entree or bagels, muffins, yogurt and
cereal.
* Lunch includes choice of two from sandwiches/wraps, soup or salad; and dessert.
* Dinner include hot entree, salad, vegetables, bread, dessert.
* Coffee/Tea Service covers both morning and afternoon breaks
* Snacks include a variety of sweet & salty things, fresh fruit, candy and chocolate
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Coffee/Tea Service Snacks
$9 $14 $18 $3/day $7/day
Prices:
HI-AYH Member Rates Non-Member Rates
Dormitory 21 24
Private Room
Single 26 29
Double: 2 persons 52 57
Family Room
Each Adult 26 29
Youth age 13-17 in room w/parents 19 19
Child Age 5-12 13 13
Infants and Toddlers to age 4 Free Free
Two Adjoining Rooms for Family with up to 5 youth $115 $130
Contact:
247 Littleton County Road,
Harvard MA 01451-1445
info@friendlycrossways.com
(978) 456-9386
New England retreat center has been a special place for family reunions, nonprofit workshops
and outdoor weddings since 1947. A century-old carriage house and barn have been renovated
to accommodate up to 65 people in a combination of dormitory and private rooms with ample
meeting space, breakout rooms and beautiful grounds.
Tented wedding weekends at Friendly Crossways provide you with exclusive usage of our
country retreat center for family and guests to meet, mingle and make your wedding ceremony
and celebration a memorable one. Our outdoor wedding venues include a wooded glade, a
grassy ampitheater and an apple orchard. Do-it-yourself as much or as little as you like, from
designing a rehearsal or reception menu with our chef that features your favorite foods to
decorating your tent to meet your fantasy setting. Our wedding facilities are kid friendly and
wheel-chair accessible.
Amenities:
There is a pay telephone in the lobby for guests’ use. Calls can be received on this phone (978
456 1238).
Wifi is accessible throughout the building.
We have a commercial dishwasher for use by groups. We will train a group of you–at least one
person per each meal tht you are preparing–in using the dishwasher correctly. Please schedule
a training time when you arrive.
There is a VCR/DVD player in the common room for your use if a group is not meeting in the
room. Videos are located in the cabinet. The common room closes at 11 pm. (This does not
refer to groups who have exclusive use of the place.)
There is a ping pong table in the rec room in the basement. Please ask for directions on how to
get there. The rec room closes at 11 pm . (This does not refer to groups who have exclusive use
of the place.)
Friendly Crossways staff will be happy to start the fireplace or the firepit upon your request. After
the fire is started you may add wood to the fire until 10 pm or. For safety reasons, please let the
fire die down by 11 pm. Do NOT close the glass doors when the fire is burning.
For groups we have the following space:
Large meeting spaces include the 24′ x 48′ dining hall with banquet seating for 72, with a
fireplace; and a 24′ x 36′ conference room furnished with comfortable couches and overstuffed
chairs.
There are two, more intimate “breakout” rooms for smaller groups.
The kitchen is fully equipped with two stoves, ovens, sinks and refrigerators, and pots, pans and
diningware to serve 70. Day and overnight rates include use of the kitchen.
The main dorm can sleep up to 25; a sleeping loft has 4 twin and 3 bunk beds. There are 13
private and family bedrooms with one to four beds.
Blankets, pillows and hand-made quilts are provided. Linens and towels may be rented, or you
can save money by bringing your own. (Sleeping bags are not allowed in hostels for health and
sanitation reasons).
The facility is situated on four acres of lawn with volleyball, softball and soccer set-ups,
surrounded by 40 acres of organic gardens, forest and corn fields.
Plenty of space for outdoor weddings and receptions.
There is ample parking on and near the facility.
We are wheel chair accessible.
Menus and Meal Rates
Let our chef for the Friendly Crossways Conference Center provide delicious, home-made
meals for your group. She emphasizes the use of fresh locally grown fruit and vegetables,
including vegetables from our own gardens. Can’t get much more local than that. Vegetarian
and vegan meals are available, and every attempt is made to accommodate different food
allergies and diets.
Rates are per person and do not include the 6.25 % Massachusetts Sales Tax on Meals which
will be added to the final bill when applicable (Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit groups may be
exempt from this tax).
* Breakfast includes juice, coffee, tea, fruit and a hot entree or bagels, muffins, yogurt and
cereal.
* Lunch includes choice of two from sandwiches/wraps, soup or salad; and dessert.
* Dinner include hot entree, salad, vegetables, bread, dessert.
* Coffee/Tea Service covers both morning and afternoon breaks
* Snacks include a variety of sweet & salty things, fresh fruit, candy and chocolate
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Coffee/Tea Service Snacks
$9 $14 $18 $3/day $7/day
Prices:
HI-AYH Member Rates Non-Member Rates
Dormitory 21 24
Private Room
Single 26 29
Double: 2 persons 52 57
Family Room
Each Adult 26 29
Youth age 13-17 in room w/parents 19 19
Child Age 5-12 13 13
Infants and Toddlers to age 4 Free Free
Two Adjoining Rooms for Family with up to 5 youth $115 $130
Contact:
247 Littleton County Road,
Harvard MA 01451-1445
info@friendlycrossways.com
(978) 456-9386
Friendly Crossways ( Harvard, MA )
