Types of Events

Camps & School Groups: We’ve got 120 years of experience hosting life-changing experiences for children. Whether you are looking for a host site for your short camp program or want to bring your school group for orientation, we can help you navigate all the details.

Weddings: Host a classic, rustic Maine lakefront wedding with Great Pond as your beautiful backdrop, or a small family elopement.

Retreats & Family Reunions: Gather your extended family or sorority and plan a relaxing, engaging retreat. Our variety of housing options and activities means we have something for everyone.

Facilities

Located on over 100 acres and 1/3 mile of frontage on Great Pond in Belgrade, ME.

Capacity

  • Facility Day Use: 200
  • Indoor Dining: 130
  • Overnight: 130

Housing

We have a variety of housing options:

  • Rustic sleeping cabins (bunks) with electricity and toilets. Showers are nearby.
  • Newer sleeping cabins (bunks) with electricity and full bathrooms.
  • Private cabins and rooms with full bathrooms.

Dining & Food Service

  • Our historic Dining Hall seats 130 adults
  • Food service may be available depending on your needs and timing

Activities

  • 100+ Acres of classic Maine landscape: pine forest, fern groves, and grass fields
  • 1/3 Mile of Frontage on Great Pond
  • Waterfront: Swimming, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding
  • Sports: Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Badminton
  • Large, historic indoor gathering spaces available

Location

Camp Runoia is located less than 3 hours from Boston and just over an hour from Portland, Maine and the Portland International Jetport. We are in the Belgrade Lakes region of Maine, on over 100 acres and 1/3 mile of frontage on Great Pond.

Dates & Availability

Runoia’s facility is available for rent from late May to late June, and mid-August through September. Please contact us for detailed availability.

The Perfect Backdrop for your Event

Imagine the smell of pines trees and the cool breeze off the lake as you enjoy this view of Great Pond.

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FAQs

It depends on the season and availability, but typically late May to late June and mid-August through September. Please contact us for our current availability.

We can accommodate 130 overnight guests, 200 day guests, and 130 adults seated in our historic Dining Hall.

We have a variety of options--from rustic cabins with electricity and half bathrooms, to private buildings with electricity and full bathrooms. The majority of our housing is in our historic camper cabins. Please reach out and we can help find the right combination of housing for your group.

Depending on the timing and needs of your event, we may be able to provide food service. If not, you will need to bring in a local caterer. Please reach out and we are happy to help find the right fit for you.

It depends! We know that's not the most helpful answer, but each event and group really is different. By customizing our pricing, you only pay for what you need. Let us know what you're thinking and we can give you an estimate.

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