A private, quiet location just minutes
from many of the Berkshires popular historic and cultural sites
Located just outside the charming town of Lenox, Lakeside Retreats at
Mah-Kee-Nac is great for groups seeking a private, quiet location with lots of outdoor
facilities, yet one that is easily accessible to the many historic and cultural spots in the
Berkshires. The lake is called Stockbridge Bowl, formerly named Lake Mah-Kee-Nac
(meaning "moon over water" in the Algonquin language) and is a beautiful anchor to the
45-acre property.
Retreat Property Highlights
Ropes Challenge Course with 11 elements, 25 foot climbing wall and a zip line
Heated pool and indoor sports facility
Driving range and putting green
Adjacent to the Tanglewood Music Center, summertime home of the Boston Pops
Meeting & Gathering Space
400-square foot Library located at the lake, for small meetings
1,600 square foot Kruger lodge with stage
Dining Hall
Retreat Lodging and Dining
LODGES:
40, an average of 8 to 16 people per lodge in bunks.
BEDS:
543
BATHROOM FACILITIES:
Sinks and toilets located in each lodging. Two showerhouses.
PRIVATE HOUSING:
The Seneca House features three wings of 8 bunk beds each -
can be configured for semi-private lodging.
DINING:
The dining hall seats up to 250 at a time. Meals can be served
buffet-style, family-style, or cafeteria-style.
Complete List of Retreat Facilities
Baseball: 3 baseball fields including one little league. Batting cage
Basketball: 4 lit outdoor courts, 2 indoor courts
Golf: driving range and putting green
Hockey: regulation-sized, fully lit indoor roller hockey rink
Lakefront: Canoes, kayaks, playaks and row boats
Ropes Course: high and low elements
Soccer: 3 soccer fields
Swimming: heated pool
Tennis: 18 tennis courts, 10 lit for nighttime play
