Lodging
Brown Center
Hotel-style lodging and flexible meeting spaces in a peaceful setting overlooking Ferndale Creek.
Overview
Brown Center brings lodging and meeting spaces together across four buildings connected by a covered walkway. Sycamore, Pine and Cypress contain 36 hotel-style guest rooms, while the fourth building contains the Brown Meeting Room, lounge and kitchenette. Guests may reserve rooms individually, so groups do not have to rent an entire lodging building or the full complex.
Guest rooms
Standard guest rooms include two full beds. Accessible rooms have one full bed and one twin bed. Every room has a private bathroom, desk, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hair dryer, heating and air conditioning. Bed linens and towels are included.
Brown Meeting Room
The Brown Meeting Room measures 39 × 27 feet and has a maximum occupancy of 60. A retractable wall can divide the room into two smaller spaces. The room includes two dry-erase boards, a piano, Wi-Fi, AV equipment and presentation materials at no additional charge.
The adjoining 17 × 27-foot lounge includes couches and a fireplace. A kitchenette with a sink, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker connects the lounge and meeting room. The lounge and kitchenette are included with the Brown Meeting Room reservation.
The meeting room is reserved separately from Brown Center guest rooms.
Clark Meeting Room
Clark Meeting Room is located at the end of Sycamore and has a maximum occupancy of 12. It is reserved separately.
Setting
A covered walkway connects the Brown Center buildings. The wraparound porch offers wooden rocking chairs and views of Ferndale Creek.
Rooms & amenities
| Total capacity | Sleeps 72 |
|---|---|
| Lodging buildings | Three: Sycamore, Pine, and Cypress |
| Number of rooms | 36 hotel-style rooms |
| Bed configuration | 2 full beds per standard room |
| Accessible rooms | 5 rooms; one full bed and one twin bed in each; one room has a wheelchair-accessible shower |
| Air conditioning | Central AC and heating |
| Bathrooms | Private en-suite bathroom in every room |
| Linens & towels | All linens and towels provided |
| In-room amenities | Tempur-Pedic mattresses, desk, coffee maker, hair dryer |
| Wi-Fi | High-speed wireless |
| Meeting space in building | 2 meeting rooms, lounge and kitchenette |
| Outdoor space | Wraparound porch, stream view, firepits, swings |
| Availability and reservations | Year-round, rooms may be reserved individually or as blocks |
Pairs well with
Brown Meeting Room
A flexible meeting space for up to 60 guests, with an adjoining lounge and kitchenette.
Evergreen Hall
A spacious gathering place for up to 150 guests, with Wi-Fi, AV equipment and presentation materials included.
Full Meal Service
Add meals prepared by Ferncliff, with dietary needs coordinated in advance.
Included in your stay
- Access to Ferncliff’s 1,200 acres, hiking trails, Ferndale Creek and Belden Pond
- Large shaded porches and shared gathering spaces
- Communal firepits, subject to fire restrictions
- Unguided recreation, including fishing, disc golf, gaga ball, sports fields and sand volleyball
- Access to the farmstead, Ramsey Chapel and the labyrinth
Available for an additional fee
- Meal service
- Meeting and gathering-space reservations
- Guided recreation, including archery, hatchet throwing, low ropes, aquatics and more
- Service projects through the Disaster Assistance Center, on-site or off-site
Additional options must be arranged in advance and are subject to availability.
Frequently asked questions
No. Brown Center guest rooms may be reserved individually, based on availability.
Every room has a private bathroom, desk, Wi-Fi, coffee maker, hair dryer, heating and air conditioning. Bed linens and towels are included.
Standard rooms have two full beds. Accessible rooms have one full bed and one twin bed.
Meal service may be available. Ferncliff opens the Dining Hall when at least 15 total guests on site are receiving meal service. A smaller group may be accommodated when other groups bring the total meal count to 15 or more.
Yes. Brown Center has five rooms configured for wheelchair access, each with one full bed and one twin bed. One room has a wheelchair-accessible shower; the other four have standard showers. Please share your accessibility needs through the availability form before booking so Ferncliff can identify the most appropriate available room.
No. Pricing is quote-only because each group’s combination of rooms, meeting spaces, meals, and activities may be different.
Yes. Brown Center is available year-round, subject to availability.
No. Brown Center has no minimum group size or minimum lodging stay. Guest rooms may be reserved individually, based on availability.
No. Brown Meeting Room and Clark Meeting Room are reserved separately from lodging. A Brown Meeting Room reservation includes its adjoining lounge and kitchenette.
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