Travel

Travel Note

Getting to Sandy Island

The closest airports to Sandy are in Manchester, NH (Southwest flights available) and Portland, Maine (1.5-1.75 hour drive to Harilla) and Boston Logan International (2.5 hour drive). If you're flying in we suggest that you rent a car and park at Harilla Landing, or arrange a Lakes Region Airport Shuttle to the dock. Guests are welcome to park at Harilla Landing, 484 Long Island Rd, Moultonborough, NH 03254. We will provide boats to get you and your luggage to and from the Island throughout the weekend according to the rough schedule below. We will confirm exact details with guests by the first week of September via the email you provide on the RSVP survey: FRIDAY (9/23) Harilla --> Sandy: 2:30pm, 5:00pm, 8:30pm, 10:30pm Sandy --> Harilla: 8:15pm, 10:15pm SATURDAY (9/24) Harilla --> Sandy: 9am, 11am, 3:30pm Sandy --> Harilla: 9:00pm, 11:00pm SUNDAY (9/25) Harilla --> Sandy: 7:15am, 9:15am Sandy --> Harilla: 7am, 9am, 11am, and noon. When you arrive at Harilla Landing we recommend that you drive your car first to the dock to drop off your luggage, then park your car on Long Island Road, before hopping on the boat! The ride to the Island takes approximately 10 minutes.

Travel Note

Packing List for Sandy Island

The camp provides sheets, wool blankets, and pillows (but NOT towels) as well as plenty of food and beverages to enjoy all weekend. However, if you want something special, we encourage you to bring your own favorite snacks, drinks, and/or bedding for your cabin. More info below! *WEATHER UPDATE* (For updated forecasts, search Tuftonboro, NH) It's looking like we'll be in for some beautiful, crisp fall days (high 50's, low 60's) and even crispier evenings (40's), so please pack with this in mind. Time to bust out that fall gear! PACKING LIST - Towels - Sleeping Bag or Warm/Cozy Blankets - Thermals - Hat - Scarf - Other warm layers - Toiletries - Bathing suit (if you're brave!) - Raincoat/umbrella (jic for that 24% chance) - Casual cocktail attire (for ceremony & reception) - Sneakers - Sandals (for shower and/or the island) - Yoga mat - Tennis shoes (if you want to play) - Tennis racquet or baseball glove (some equipment is available on site) - Book or kindle (for down time) OPTIONAL (essentials will be provided) - Snacks and/or beverages for your cabin - Favorite pillow - If you're a couple, consider bringing king-sized bedding if you want to double up the twin beds that are provided MORE INFO IN THE LINK BELOW https://bostonycamps.org/sandy-island-family-camp/sandy-island-campers-parents/

House Or Rental

Staying on Sandy Island

There are 43 cabins spread out over the 66 acre island. Most are waterfront & have 2-10 twin beds. All have electricity (outlets & lights), screened windows, a porch with chairs, beds with sheets, pillows, cotton & wool blankets, & dressers. Everyone will need to use detached bathrooms equipped with normal plumbing - toilets, sinks, showers. All cabins have bathrooms within close proximity (~2 minute walk at most). Accommodations include lodging and meals throughout your stay and the camp fee schedule is included below. Guests who are staying on the island can send payment for their party by September 5th via Zelle or Paypal to @DanielSolomonKoff, or you can copy and paste the following web address into your browser to pay with a credit or debit card: paypal.me/DanielSolomonKoff Staying on Sandy Island for 2 nights: $190 per adult, $95 for children 12 and under, no fee for children 2 and under. Staying on Sandy Island for 1 night: $140 per adult, $70 for children 12 and under, no fee for children 2 and under.

House Or Rental

Staying off Island

You're welcome to stay off island and take any of the boats from Harilla Landing to Sandy for the ceremony and other events. Feel free to book an Airbnb or use any of the recommended hotels below. When the date draws near, we'll just ask that you let us know which boats you intend to take so we can coordinate the right sized shuttle.

Hotel

Mill Falls at the Lake

This option we believe has a minimum 3 night stay ranging from $550-$1300 total, and is about a 30 minute drive to Harilla Landing Yacht Club where you will catch the shuttle to the island. There are several hotels in this group from which you may chose (Church Landing, Bay Point, Chase House, Inn at Mill Falls).

Hotel

Ballard House Inn

This historic boarding house option we believe has a minimum 2 night stay ranging from $328-$500* total (*plus tax), and is approximately a 25 minute drive to Harilla Landing Yacht Club where the shuttle will take you to the island.

Hotel

Center Harbor Inn

This recently renovated option we believe has a minimum 2 night stay ranging from $500-$1100 total, and is approximately a 20 minute drive to Harilla Landing Yacht Club where the shuttle will take you to the island.