The Black Rock Forest Lodge features 10 overnight rooms that accommodate up to 60 guests in bunk-style housing (ranging from 4 to 8 people per room). Because our active Consortium includes 14 schools, universities, and cultural and research institutions, facilities fill quickly—we strongly encourage planning your research or educational visits well in advance and reserving accommodations as early as possible.
Building Amenities & Features
- The Commons Atrium: A spacious central gathering hall that accommodates up to 140 people for meetings, workshops, or conferences, and seats up to 65 guests for dining.
- Commercial Kitchen: Fully equipped with commercial-grade appliances and cookware for self-prepared group dining.
- Scenic Outdoor Deck: A first-floor, west-facing deck offering expansive views of the Forest and surrounding Highlands.
- Moretti Education Center: Located on the lower level, this state-of-the-art classroom provides dedicated space for field science instruction.
- Connectivity: High-speed wireless internet access throughout the building.
Award-Winning Sustainable Architecture
Opened in 2004, the Lodge hosts thousands of overnight visitors each year. Designed by premier sustainable architecture firm FXCollaborative (formerly Fox & Fowle), the building has earned multiple awards for its high-performance green engineering—including ground-source geothermal heating and cooling, water-saving composting toilets, and passive solar energy design.
- Explore our Sustainable Technology page to learn more about green building across our campus.
- Visit Reservations to request overnight trips at the Lodge.
