Seminar participants may either reside at the lodge or commute from the area. We also accept houseguests who reside at the lodge but do not participate in seminars.
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Guest rooms are dorm-room style with two twin beds on the floor and other beds in bunk bed formation.
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Handicap-accessible rooms are available – please note this on the registration form if need be.
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All guest rooms have a private bathroom and contain linens (sheets, blankets, quilts, pillows, bath towels, hand towels, face cloths, and a bath mat), bars of soap, desks, dressers, and nightstands.
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All guest rooms contain their own A/C wall unit to use in the summer and thermostat-controlled in-floor heating system for the fall and winter.
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In the spirit of a relaxed stay, there are no radios, televisions or phones in the bedrooms. It is suggested that guests bring their own alarm clock.
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An iron, ironing board and rubber tub mats are available upon request.
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Guest rooms do not contain hair dryers – guests should bring their own.
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Guest should bring any class materials, personal toiletries, and medications they might need.
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Wireless internet access is available throughout the lodge; there is also a computer lab with a number of PCs available. No username or password is required for use of the computers or wireless network.
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There are six music practice rooms, each with a piano or keyboard, available for guests to use upstairs. We ask that guests be respectful of others who may be staying in the surrounding bedrooms and to not practice during normal sleeping hours.
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Cell phone reception is very poor at Björklunden – most people have luck getting reception outside the lodge in the parking lot. There is a landline on site guests can use if need be.
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Smoking is not permitted in any building on the estate. Smoking is only allowed outside of the northern entrance of the main lodge.
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There is an elevator.
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Dogs are not allowed in the lodge.
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Camping is not allowed anywhere on the Björklunden property. This includes tents, pop-up campers and RVs.
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Participants should consider bringing a raincoat and a sweater or jacket - the lodge will be comfortable, but it is often cool in Baileys Harbor, even when the rest of the peninsula is warm.
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Casual dress is acceptable everywhere in Door County; guests should not feel they must “dress for dinner” while they are here.
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The bar here is strictly BYOB, whether it be alcohol or soft drinks. A soda machine is located on the first floor under the north stairway by the dining room – 50¢ per can.
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Door County friends and family are welcome to join participants at mealtime as space permits; logistics will be worked out upon arrival.
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Guests should let Björklunden know, in advance if possible, if they have any special dietary needs or food allergies (e.g. vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose intolerant, allergic to shellfish, etc.). Our chef will do his best to accommodate individuals with dietary requirements.
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FIREWORKS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE BJÖRKLUNDEN ESTATE.
