This center served as my home base for a series of hiking adventures on and around Mount Monadnock in June. I was assigned a lakefront cottage that was extremely spacious and quite comfortable. There are more modern, and more fully outfitted, condos but I enjoyed the scenic view and quite setting of my cottage. Pilgrim Pines is a venue that hosts a variety of visitors. There are summer camps, conferences and, likely, retreats but my visit was with a group of hikers and artists who stayed on property from Sunday through Friday. Meals are held in the main dining room and are served buffet-style which made it easy to enjoy what I wanted and to the leave the rest for others. Guests are expected to place dirty dishes and glassware in a bin which makes for a quick and easy clean up. There is a 2 1/2 mile loop around the lake that can be enjoyed during a leisurely walk or a more ambitious run. There are also trails and dirt roads/paths nearby for additional outdoor excursions. The water was a little too cold for my tastes but the lake seemed to be inviting and would certainly provide a smooth place to canoe. There is a small store on property with hours that vary according to need. It offered a lovely selection of toys for children, sweet treats, Christmas ornaments and other holiday decor, jewelry, original paintings and some items representative of the region. Definitely worth checking out if you can manage to be around when staff opens it up for business. Every staff member I encountered added to the overall enjoyable experience of staying here. It was always easy to strike up a conversation or ask for any assistance. A lovely chapel on property did double duty as a morning yoga studio and an evening presentation spot for guest speakers. The real highlight of the stay, particularly after an exhausting day hike, was the shower. It had great water pressure and hot water that helped to make the muscles feel much better. Due to the religious affiliations of this property alcohol is off limits. Guests are welcome to enjoy the books, games, puzzles and even the TV found in the main lodge but for me the chance to enjoy the outdoors or just curl up with a book in my little lakeside nook was all I needed! read more

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Great getaway every year with our family!! My wife has been coming here her whole life and now our kids love coming to the pines too. read more

Pilgrim Pines - Summer Camps Near Me - Swanzey, New Hampshire

amazing place for kids and families. great place for summer camping and a great place to make new friends and to work as well.

Bring an extra pillow!!! The one they provide is super thin (and there's only one). Clean, no-frills rooms, with kitchenettes and meals served promptly in the dining facility, makes this a really nice place to spend the weekend. They no have wireless internet service, which is good. The lake is beatiful any time of year, the staff is friendly and sweet. read more

I love pilgrim pines. My Dad used to go there when he was a kid. i went there with my family in June, and i went on the mother daughter retreat a few weeks ago with my Mom. I am ten years old using my Mom's yelp account to write this review. read more