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Part of Shaw Nature Reserve, the Dana Brown Overnight Center is a campus of historic log or post-and-beam structures dating back to the 1800s. Originally located within 100 miles of the Reserve, in 2003 these historic structures were carefully dismantled, transported, and reconstructed to create the DBOC campus. With only slight modifications using salvaged materials, the buildings were transformed into comfortable and unique learning and living spaces for visiting groups.
Part of Shaw Nature Reserve, the Dana Brown Overnight Center is a campus of historic log or post-and-beam structures dating back to the 1800s. Originally located within 100 miles of the Reserve, in 2003 these historic structures were carefully dismantled, transported, and reconstructed to create the DBOC campus. With only slight modifications using salvaged materials, the buildings were transformed into comfortable and unique learning and living spaces for visiting groups.
To reserve your rental with us, please be sure to review our facility pricing and rental policies/FAQs first and then reach out to our rental coordinator at snrinfo@mobot.org with your rental inquiry.
Adlyne Freund Center
Adlyne Freund Center
The Adlyne Freund Center is an original structure upon purchase of the land. This old hunting lodge was repurposed as a meeting space for education programs. Secluded in the Dana Brown Overnight Center complex, this building offers a more privatized rental. Enjoy nearby trail systems connecting to the heart of the Nature Reserve and close access to the wetland. This complex is accessed from a private drive off of Old Gray Summit Road.
PRICE: $400
CAPACITY: 30 guests
PARKING: private parking nearby with limited closer accessible parking available
TABLES/CHAIRS: tables and chair setup of your choosing
AMENITIES:
Indoor rental space with heating and cooling
Pulldown screen for presentations (projector provided at request, laptop not included)
Access to electricity indoors and outdoor on the patio
Private restrooms and water fountain available inside building
Access to private kitchen: stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, plates, bowls, cups, mugs, utensils, industrial coffee maker
Assembly Building
Assembly Building
Originally a barn built in the 1800’s, the Assembly Building offers a large-rustic meeting space. Perfect for a family gathering or a corporate meeting, this building can comfortably seat 50 individuals. Secluded in the Dana Brown Overnight Center complex, this building offers a more private space for your rental. Enjoy nearby trail systems connecting to the heart of the Nature Reserve and close access to the wetland. This complex is accessed from a private drive off of Old Gray Summit Road.
PRICE: $500
CAPACITY: 60 guests
PARKING: private parking nearby with limited closer accessible parking available
TABLES/CHAIRS: tables and chair setup of your choosing
AMENITIES:
Indoor rental space with heating and cooling
Pulldown screen for presentations (projector provided at request, laptop not included)
Access to electricity indoors and outdoor on the patio
Private restrooms and water fountain available inside building
Access to private kitchen: stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, plates, bowls, cups, mugs, utensils, industrial coffee maker
Overnight Rentals at the DBOC
There are four sleeping cabins tucked into the surrounding woodland at the Dana Brown Overnight Center offering a perfect overnight retreat in nature with comfortable amenities. Each cabin is climate controlled with heating and cooling and each have one half bath. These cabins are equipped with bunked bends that can sleep between 15-19 individuals each. Groups may rent one or all four cabins based on cabin availability. As food and drinks are not allowed in the cabins, rental of a cabin must also be accompanied with the rental of at least one meeting building, equipped with a dining and kitchen area (Assembly Building or Adlyne Freund Center.
PRICE:
$500 / cabin 1st night, $300/cabin each consecutive night
$400 / 1st 2-days for Adlyne Freund Center, $240 each consecutive day
$500 / 1st 2-days for Assembly Building, $300 each consecutive day
Exclusive Full-Site Rental:
2-days, 1 night: $2,900
3-days, 2-nights: $4,600
CAPACITY: 15-19 individuals per bunkhouse, 60 max capacity between all four bunk houses
PARKING: private parking nearby with limited closer accessible parking available
BUNKS: each bunk will come equipped with a mattress, renters are responsible for all other bedding
AMENITIES:
Indoor rental space with heating and cooling
Access to electricity
Access to the Shower House - this may be shared for same day rentals
Overnight pricing for scout groups NOT seeking programming from our staff (Group must exceed at least 10 total participants):
Overnight Charge
$20/individual for the first night, additional $10/individual for each consecutive night
Group Leader/Adult/Chaperone Charge
1 field trip planner is exempt from all charges
For every 10 students, 1 adult chaperone is exempt from day use and overnight charges
Adult chaperones only spending the day at DBOC will be charged the Shaw Nature Reserve daily admission price of $5 per day.
If an adult is spending the night, the day use admission rate is waived and the adult is only charged the overnight rate.
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