Luther Rice Lodge & Suite
The boyhood home of Baptist pioneer Luther Rice offers lodging for retreats, mission trips and vacations, with priority give to churches and Christian ministries.
The Luther Rice homestead, the boyhood home of Baptist missionary pioneer Luther Rice, is located next to the Baptist Churches of New England building. The homestead consists of three buildings: the main house, the carriage shop, and the barn.
Groups and individuals may rent the Rice Suite and the Rice Lodge, with priority given to churches and Christian ministries.
The Luther Rice Lodge
The carriage shop has been converted into group accommodations. The Luther Rice Lodge, now called, consists of four bedrooms (each including an attached bath), a common/living room, a dining/conference room, and a fully-equipped kitchen. The Lodge has bunk beds for up to 20 people. Three rooms are furnished with three sets of bunk beds sleeping six, while the fourth has two bunk beds sleeping four people. In addition, the Lodge has a conference room that can seat 22. Please take a look at the Rice Lodge floor plan for more details about its layout.
The living room in the Rice Lodge provides a comfortable place for your group to gather.
You'll have access to a fully-equipped kitchen during your stay.
Each of the four rooms has an attached bathroom.
Whether it's for your church leadership team or a youth retreat, your group can enjoy a few days of spiritual renewal and rest at the Rice Lodge.
The common area can be used for meals or small group activities.
Enjoy beautiful walking paths near the property.
One of the bedrooms can be used as a family room. (Queen bed and two bunk beds.)
Bunk room
Entrance to the Rice Property
A fire pit is available. (weather permitting)
The Luther Rice Suite
The first floor of the main house, now referred to as the Luther Rice Suite, has become a guest suite. It includes one bedroom (queen bed), a bathroom, a living room/study, a dining area, and a kitchenette.
Upkeep
The Luther Rice Lodge and Suite provide affordable housing options that help further New England ministry. We encourage all guests to make a donation toward the ongoing upkeep of the property. Using the secure link below, you can give to the Rice Lodge Endowment Fund and help keep the facilities in good order for years to come.
Pricing
Your group can stay at the Lodge for $30 per person per night. This rate includes linens and towels. The lodge has a commom/living room, dining/conference room, a fully equipped kitchen, and four bedrooms, each with a private bathroom.
The Suite is generally reserved for people with an existing relationship with the Baptist Churches of New England, although exceptions can be made. The suite can be rented for $125/night, but discounts may be available in some circumstances.
The BCNE board of directors has made the following provisions for BCNE pastors who are interested in a short retreat:
Any BCNE pastor may stay two nights per year at the Suite at no cost.
These nights must fall on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
Pastors’ reservations are only protected for two weeks before the stay. In other words, the pastor’s reservation may be rescheduled if a paying customer requests the Suite more than two weeks before the date. At the two-week mark, the pastor’s reservation is secure.
Questions? Email ricelodge@bcne.net to inquire about reservations.