Amenities

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 that 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.

There is a pay telephone in the lobby for guests’ use. Calls can be received on this phone (978 456 1238).

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.