Locally owned and operated, unique and comfortable, Antietam Dome is just 160 meters, a 10 minute walk, from C&O Canal National Historic Park at Antietam Creek.
Antietam National Battlefield is 4 miles.
Harpers Ferry National Park and Shepherdstown within 10 miles.
Creek and trail shuttles, bird and nature walks, extra firewood, mobility classes available. Ask about retreat center and day rates (not available on platforms, only direct)
Enjoy glorious sunsets over the Potomac River, where it meets Antietam Creek. Start your day with a coffee or tea, as you watch sunrise over Elk Ridge. Naturalist Emily maintains the property for wildlife, native trees, shrubs and flowers surround the property.
Two queen beds with fresh linens, fluffy pillows, cozy blankets, and blackout curtains ensure restful sleep. The Great Room faces south, for passive solar heating and unmatched natural light. Local guide books reveal hidden history. Cook delicious meals in the new, fully equipped kitchen, including oil and spices.
A huge LayZBoy recliner couch beckons, in front of the E-fireplace. The 50-inch smart TV connects to your devices.
Hiking, biking, kayaking, birdwatching, or simply a peaceful retreat, this property offers a variety of activities. We use necessary disinfection, essential oils, mattress and pillow covers against bedbugs. No artificial fragrances.
Built in 2024 with sustainable methods, sited for maximum efficiency, the Dome is part of our ongoing ecological restoration project. We close by, and love the rich history and biodiversity here. Renting directly with locals, rather than platforms, keeps cash in the community. 😉
Enjoy the trails on the South slope, and the meadow. Our smaller building and meadow are used by our martial arts group. Ask about retreat pricing, we can recommend local caterers, and provide yoga mats, blocks, and foam rollers. Quiet retreats only, please. 🤫
🚨Fire sprinklers in the Dome triggered by smoking or vaping will cause catastrophic damage.
-Evidence of vaping or smoking inside, will result in retention of security deposit, & incur additional cleaning fee of $250, even if sprinklers are not triggered.
One owner has violent asthma attacks with vape or cigarette exposure- even outside! Please don’t vape or smoke anywhere on the property (use your own vehicle, or leave the property, if you must). Between fire danger, viruses in tobacco, cigarette litter, & lingering flavored vape stink, there are no benefits to smoking or vaping on the property, for your hosts (or for the person paying for the privilege of poisoning themselves).
We will ask you to stop, & if you refuse, you will need to leave. It’s our property, we don’t like vaping or smoking (we don’t mind cannabis as much, & it’s legal, in MD) and we make the rules.
No refunds for breaking the rules. result in $300 penalty fee, and/or call to Washington County Sheriff. All new construction, single level with wide doors & step-in shower. We have a Level 2 E-vehicle charger, and adapters. We have a shower bench, toilet riser, & suction-on shower handle. The property is low fragrance- we do not use stinky air fresheners, only essential oils, ion air filters, & fresh air. This property is equipped with smoke alarms & fire sprinklers. We use bedbug-proof mattress & pillow covers, for all our sakes!
The main room has a barrel ceiling with lots of natural light, showcasing Emily’s photography. French doors lead to an expansive patio with Solo Stove fire pit, surrounded by a native plant garden.