Lodging Information
Arranging for Your Time at Tara's Meadow
Tara's Meadow offers quiet, comfortable, and inexpensive "glamping" overnight facilities in the heart our 30 acre meadow and forest sanctuary. Unwind beneath the Milky Way in an official Monarch Butterfly Meadow preserve, and with the sightings of wildlife and sounds of the occasional Sand Hill Crane, Barred Owl, and Common Loon to grace your solitude and rest. Tara's Meadow is perfectly situated for nature lovers as a Dark Sky Nature site, with Beaver Island’s larger official Dark Sky Preserve just a short walk away. In addition to the birding, butterflies, and wildlife found on location, we offer close access to lakes and trails, marshes and other nature preserves nearby, including Miller's Marsh Natural Area and beautiful Greene's Lake with its 300-year-old oaks on the shore.
Your host Seamus is available as an official Island Tour Guide and offers guests a variety of other “guest sojourn” services.
Lodging Options
We host individuals and couples seeking quiet repose and explorations of Beaver Island, as well as small groups for special retreats and educational events.
Cedar Home in the Woods
Tara's Meadow offers a quiet bed & breakfast option for 2, in the guest bedroom in our beautiful, old-fashioned cedar home in the woods just a moment's walk from the meadow. If you have a family or a slightly larger group, please call us to inquire.
Amish Cabin
Our solar-powered Amish Cabin provides a cozy and homey "glamping" experience while still being in the middle of nature. Located at the edge of the meadow, the cabin has a luxury full size bed as well as a loft space for the occasional guests who wish the solitude of and the famous Dark Sky experience of Beaver Island. Cabin guests use our indoor bathroom facilities up at our Cedar home across the way.
Geodesic Dome
Our Geodesic Dome offers guests a unique out of the weather space that is away from the house and can be used during the daytime as a mini-classroom for groups or as a beautiful private yoga or meditation space. Located within the nearby forest, the dome is very quiet, with an open interior layout that includes a fold out futon couch and large open floor space. Guests use our bathroom facilities located in the Cedar House across the way.
