Robins Nest
The Tiny House at Rootstock Retreat, in Vermont’s beautiful and rural Northeast Kingdom, is a luscious getaway and cozy off-grid nest for folks wanting to experience tiny living in a magical setting. Reserve access at our wood-fired bathhouse, join in an event happening on the hill, bring your snowshoes or skis to enjoy incredible Nordic backcountry skiing right out your front door, or simply enjoy the deep quiet of this grounding and healing hardwood forest.
The space
This little house offers up BIG comfort with a well-appointed kitchen space, beautiful furnishings, a propane heater and wood stove to keep things toasty, a writing nook or workspace and a cozy queen-sized mattress in the loft. Limited edition artwork, books, tarot cards, puzzles, and a travel chess/checkers set will give you plenty to explore and the land that the house sits on is also a wonderland.
Off-grid means the space has no running water or electricity but you’ll have 6 gallons of fresh, potable water to use with a cool, foot-pump sink and fully charged USB lighting to see by. There is a 2-burner propane range as well as some basic condiments and cooking implements for your pleasure. There’s no refrigeration so pack a cooler to leave on the stoop. A shared outhouse is about 300′ away and we encourage folks to rewind a bit and feel welcome to pee in the forest 🙂
Guests will arrive to a (dark) warm space and, if desired, can make a small wood fire for ambiance. Wood and kindling are provided and we strongly encourage tiny fires in the tiny house. Turn the propane thermostat down if you make a fire since you’ll likely need to crack a window.
A comfy queen-size mattress and pillows are provided. Guests are required to bring their own bedding, pillows, and/or sleeping bags. Please note that the mattress is located in a sleeping loft with low ceiling clearance and is accessed by a short, steep set of stairs.
A dish towel is provided, but guests will need to bring any other towels they may need.
4WD/AWD vehicles with good snow tires are the surest way to enjoy winter stays (December – April) as the hills are steep here and the snow can be wild. You should be prepared for limited or no cell and GPS service in this area.
Guest access
You’re welcome to make yourself fully at home in the Tiny House and West Village of Rootstock. Space around the Tiny House and the fire pit beyond the outhouse are at your disposal as well as the woods heading up the hill. Please do not enter any other buildings or spaces without an explicit invitation as we may have other guests here at the same time as you.
Access to the Oasis, a wood-fired communal bathhouse including hot tubs, cold dunks, and sauna is not included in this reservation, but can be added on for an additional $44/person (subject to availability, must be booked at least 24 hours in advance). Guests will receive an orientation from a host prior to accessing the space. Oasis access has a start and stop time and is open to other community members unless booked privately.
Rootstock Retreat is a small retreat center and elemental healing space and, depending on the day, there could be some conscious and joyful events happening here on the land that our guests like to enjoy. Check out the event calendar at rootstockretreat.com/retreats to learn more and see if something is planned during your stay.
Cancellation Policy:
Guests who cancel 5 or more days prior to arrival are eligible to receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 5 days of arrival are nonrefundable.
Rootstock House Rules:
Check in is anytime after 3:00 pm and check-out is no later than 11:00 am. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and must be arranged ahead of time.
Bedding is not provided. Bring queen-size sheets and pillowcases or sleeping bags.
Parking is available for one car per booking, and guests should park in the main parking area (entering under the prayer flags).
Guests should wash all dishes, remove and dispose of trash and recycling, and leave the space clean upon checkout. A trash/recycling fee will be charged to guests who leave behind their trash.
Make sure to turn off the lights and any electronics when you leave the house and to lower the thermostat if you open windows.
Dwellings must be left unlocked when guests check out.
Firewood & campwood may not be gathered or cut from the land. Guests are welcome to bring their own (bought in VT) firewood or to purchase wood from us.
Smoking is not allowed inside any of the dwellings at Rootstock. Guests who wish to smoke are invited to do so only in the designated parking areas and must take any cigarette butts with them when they leave.
Children are certainly welcome here at Rootstock. Any persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their stay. No children should be left unattended here at any time and we ask that you guide your children to respect the dwelling, land, and quiet that this place generously offers.
Pets are not allowed. Not even the sweetest, kindest, quietest ones. Sorry, we love our four-legged brothers and sisters but this is not the place for them.
Guests are asked to keep noise to a minimum throughout their stay so as not to interfere with the neighbors and wildlife here. Excessive noise anytime is not desired here but certainly after 9:00 pm is prohibited to ensure a healthy, safe space for our neighbors.
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Parties are not allowed at any Rootstock bookings. Accommodations and access to Rootstock’s property is available only to folks on the original booking. If you’re interested in hosting an event at Rootstock, you may
inquire about that directly through our website
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Report any damages and/or breakages in a reasonably timely manner. Damages must be paid by guests.
Guests are welcome to walk, snowshoe and ski around Rootstock. No mountain bikes or motorized vehicles like snowmobiles are permitted. Guests should be respectful of other guests on the property and respect privacy and refrain from entering the Tipi or other dwellings without expressed permission or an invitation.
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Guests wanting to participate in any events happening at Rootstock during their stay must RSVP separately. Access to programming is not included in the price of this accommodation. Visit
rootstockretreat.com/retreats
Wood-Fired Bathhouse access is subject to availability and costs an extra $44/person. Requests for bathhouse access require at least 24 hour notice. Access will have a start and stop time and guests will receive an orientation from a host prior to accessing the space.