Antietam Dome Rental & Retreat Center

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Enjoy pictures of our beautiful surroundings, & all we have to offer!

The Solo Stove fire pit insert reduces smoke & is easy to use. We also have a propane fire pit in case of burn bans. View of Elk Ridge in the background, over Antietam Creek Valley.

The Solo Stove fire pit insert reduces smoke & is easy to use. We also have a propane fire pit in case of burn bans. View of Elk Ridge in the background, over Antietam Creek Valley.

The patio overlooks the Potomac River Valley & C&O National Park. The sunlit ridge of trees on the right is C&O National Park Property.

The patio overlooks the Potomac River Valley & C&O National Park. The sunlit ridge of trees on the right is C&O National Park Property.

This view overlooks Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Park. 
Our little sloth buddy, Sasquatch, loves a nap in the hammock.

This view overlooks Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Park. Our little sloth buddy, Sasquatch, loves a nap in the hammock.

This is detail of accessible doorway to patio/fire pit. French doors, you can open both.

This is detail of accessible doorway to patio/fire pit. French doors, you can open both.

This is the view over the neighbor’s pasture, to Elk Ridge.

This is the view over the neighbor’s pasture, to Elk Ridge.

View South to patio area. Generous covered porch & paver patio with fire pit. Yes, we stock S’more supplies! 
Photography is Emily’s, it is for sale.

View South to patio area. Generous covered porch & paver patio with fire pit. Yes, we stock S’more supplies! Photography is Emily’s, it is for sale.

Detail of French doors from paver patio.

Detail of French doors from paver patio.

Exit to paver patio with view of chairs by fire pit

Exit to paver patio with view of chairs by fire pit

Front parking area. Gravel with cement porch, stabilized gravel in front of door.

Front parking area. Gravel with cement porch, stabilized gravel in front of door.

The half bath has a sink & toilet.

The half bath has a sink & toilet.

View of East Bathroom Wide Door

View of East Bathroom Wide Door

This is the bedroom with attached half bath. There is a reading chair, a bedside table, & chest of drawers.

This is the bedroom with attached half bath. There is a reading chair, a bedside table, & chest of drawers.

View of East bedroom wide door & step free access

View of East bedroom wide door & step free access

Front porch parking area. C&O Canal National Park .5 mile, Antietam National Park Battlefield 4 miles, Harpers Ferry National Park 12 miles.

Front porch parking area. C&O Canal National Park .5 mile, Antietam National Park Battlefield 4 miles, Harpers Ferry National Park 12 miles.

Sunset view of Elk Ridge & our beautiful sky.

Sunset view of Elk Ridge & our beautiful sky.

View South to Elk Ridge, facing Antietam Creek South. Chesapeake & Ohio National Historic Park is .5 mile stroll downhill.

View South to Elk Ridge, facing Antietam Creek South. Chesapeake & Ohio National Historic Park is .5 mile stroll downhill.

This is the Antietam Aqueduct, Chesapeake & Ohio National Historical Park, 1/2 mile from the Dome.
Our longest national park, & a great place to walk, bike, tube & float.

This is the Antietam Aqueduct, Chesapeake & Ohio National Historical Park, 1/2 mile from the Dome. Our longest national park, & a great place to walk, bike, tube & float.

Antietam Iron Works Bridge at Antietam Creek National Park, about 1/2 mile from the Dome. You can walk along Harpers Ferry Road, or drive, limited parking.
It is a place to put in or take out inner tubes, canoes & kayaks, or just go play in the creek.

Antietam Iron Works Bridge at Antietam Creek National Park, about 1/2 mile from the Dome. You can walk along Harpers Ferry Road, or drive, limited parking. It is a place to put in or take out inner tubes, canoes & kayaks, or just go play in the creek.

This is another view of the Iron Works Bridge at Antietam Creek, part of the C&O Canal National Historic Park.

This is another view of the Iron Works Bridge at Antietam Creek, part of the C&O Canal National Historic Park.

Cushwa Basin is 16 miles North, you could even bike there, on the C&O National Historical Park path!

Cushwa Basin is 16 miles North, you could even bike there, on the C&O National Historical Park path!

Burnside Bridge, Antietam National Battlefield, 2 miles North.
Antietam NB/NP is only one of the many historical & cultural activities near us, set in woods, fields, rivers & creeks.

Burnside Bridge, Antietam National Battlefield, 2 miles North. Antietam NB/NP is only one of the many historical & cultural activities near us, set in woods, fields, rivers & creeks.

Antietam Creek with common merganser ducks.

Antietam Creek with common merganser ducks.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park Antietam Aqueduct, 1/2 mile away.
The park is flat with a soft pave for bicycles & easy walking. 
Tours will start here.

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park Antietam Aqueduct, 1/2 mile away. The park is flat with a soft pave for bicycles & easy walking. Tours will start here.

This is the view at Weverton Cliffs, a wonderful hike 12 miles away, on the Appalachian Trail.

This is the view at Weverton Cliffs, a wonderful hike 12 miles away, on the Appalachian Trail.

Appalachian Trail marker at Harpers Ferry National Park. We can pickup for fee on other side of Potomac River on Harpers Ferry Rd in MD.

Appalachian Trail marker at Harpers Ferry National Park. We can pickup for fee on other side of Potomac River on Harpers Ferry Rd in MD.

This sign used to be just down the hill from the house. 
It indicates that Antietam National Battlefield Park is 2 miles away. 
I’m glad I took a picture of it, the sign disappeared at some point.

This sign used to be just down the hill from the house. It indicates that Antietam National Battlefield Park is 2 miles away. I’m glad I took a picture of it, the sign disappeared at some point.

“Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Antietam Creek”.  This sign is less than 1/2 mile from the Dome, & the C&O is a National Park.

“Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Antietam Creek”. This sign is less than 1/2 mile from the Dome, & the C&O is a National Park.

View of Harpers Ferry National Park, from the rail bridge connecting the C&O Canal National Historic Park

View of Harpers Ferry National Park, from the rail bridge connecting the C&O Canal National Historic Park

Map from Harpers Ferry National Park, of the C&O National Historic Park in the area. Dome location, just south of Sharpsburg, marked in green.

Map from Harpers Ferry National Park, of the C&O National Historic Park in the area. Dome location, just south of Sharpsburg, marked in green.

Map from Harpers Ferry National Park. The shortest route, from the Dome, is via the C&O National Park trail. It’s only 10 miles, not a bad trip, by bicycle!

Map from Harpers Ferry National Park. The shortest route, from the Dome, is via the C&O National Park trail. It’s only 10 miles, not a bad trip, by bicycle!

This is a descriptive sign from Harpers Ferry National Park, a 14 mile drive, or 10 miles by bicycle, on the C&O Canal National Park pathway.

This is a descriptive sign from Harpers Ferry National Park, a 14 mile drive, or 10 miles by bicycle, on the C&O Canal National Park pathway.

This is the Visitor’s Center of Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park. There is a great park store, & free bus tours with interpretation by rangers & volunteers.

This is the Visitor’s Center of Harper’s Ferry National Historical Park. There is a great park store, & free bus tours with interpretation by rangers & volunteers.

Harpers Ferry National Park sign, indicating distance to two great hikes. Weaverton has parking, Maryland Heights does not. There is a shuttle from the Manidokan camp on Harpers Ferry Road, or we can drop off or pick up for a small fee.

Harpers Ferry National Park sign, indicating distance to two great hikes. Weaverton has parking, Maryland Heights does not. There is a shuttle from the Manidokan camp on Harpers Ferry Road, or we can drop off or pick up for a small fee.

Map from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, indicating location, amenities, & historical events. 12 miles away by car.

Map from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, indicating location, amenities, & historical events. 12 miles away by car.

Front of Antietam National Battlefield PARK Visitor Center, 4 miles by car from the Dome.

Front of Antietam National Battlefield PARK Visitor Center, 4 miles by car from the Dome.

Antietam Battlefield National Park Visitor Center is 4 miles from the Dome.

Antietam Battlefield National Park Visitor Center is 4 miles from the Dome.

Detail of front door, wide, with step free access.

Detail of front door, wide, with step free access.

Front porch with fall light & flowers, detailing stabilized gravel step-free entry. Parking for 4 vehicles.

Front porch with fall light & flowers, detailing stabilized gravel step-free entry. Parking for 4 vehicles.

Front door detail of stabilized gravel & cement porch.

Front door detail of stabilized gravel & cement porch.

Full kitchen with pots, pans, utensils, toaster oven & microwave. The pantry has staples like Bisquick, oil for the pans, spices & instant oatmeal. Coffee & tea is always stocked. A cozy kitchen table is lit by the sun.

Full kitchen with pots, pans, utensils, toaster oven & microwave. The pantry has staples like Bisquick, oil for the pans, spices & instant oatmeal. Coffee & tea is always stocked. A cozy kitchen table is lit by the sun.

What time is it? Time to eat! 
We are cooks, & this is a kitchen you can cook in!

What time is it? Time to eat! We are cooks, & this is a kitchen you can cook in!

View of kitchen counter & appliances, kitchen cart with toaster, kitchen table.

View of kitchen counter & appliances, kitchen cart with toaster, kitchen table.

Refrigerator with ice maker & water dispenser, wine glasses & wine rack. Pantry has flour, oil spray, instant oatmeal & spices. Tea & coffee always stocked, laundry detergent & dryer balls for the washer & dryer.

Refrigerator with ice maker & water dispenser, wine glasses & wine rack. Pantry has flour, oil spray, instant oatmeal & spices. Tea & coffee always stocked, laundry detergent & dryer balls for the washer & dryer.

View of living area towards front (N) door

View of living area towards front (N) door

This is the full bath. There are two sinks, & a large step-in shower.

This is the full bath. There are two sinks, & a large step-in shower.

Shower is accessible, shower bench available in bath linen closet.

Shower is accessible, shower bench available in bath linen closet.

Facing West at sunset in Fall, showing conservation area. Behind trees & 1/4 mile down is Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Park. Antietam National Battlefield is 2 miles North.

Facing West at sunset in Fall, showing conservation area. Behind trees & 1/4 mile down is Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Park. Antietam National Battlefield is 2 miles North.

Entire home is step free, with area rugs & vinyl flooring.

Entire home is step free, with area rugs & vinyl flooring.

Detail looking out from “front” porch to gravel parking area.

Detail looking out from “front” porch to gravel parking area.

Detail of stabilized gravel entry & cement porch.

Detail of stabilized gravel entry & cement porch.

Detail of front door

Detail of front door

Front door with step free access & wide door.

Front door with step free access & wide door.

Full pantry with washer, dryer, ironing board, iron, cleaning supplies, extra paper goods, & some outdoor supplies.

Full pantry with washer, dryer, ironing board, iron, cleaning supplies, extra paper goods, & some outdoor supplies.

View of the front porch & parking area.

View of the front porch & parking area.

Dining table, work desk, e-fireplace, LaZBoy couch, TV. Photography is Emily’s, it is for sale, please inquire.

Dining table, work desk, e-fireplace, LaZBoy couch, TV. Photography is Emily’s, it is for sale, please inquire.

This is the hammock set up overlooking the West, with a view to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Park on the Potomac River.
Our little pal Sasquatch the Sloth loves a nap there!

This is the hammock set up overlooking the West, with a view to the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Park on the Potomac River. Our little pal Sasquatch the Sloth loves a nap there!

West bedroom, with closet space, chest of drawers, rocking chair & reading light, viscoelastic mattress with bedbug proof cover, & full length mirror. Extra pillows, blankets & sheets in the closet.

West bedroom, with closet space, chest of drawers, rocking chair & reading light, viscoelastic mattress with bedbug proof cover, & full length mirror. Extra pillows, blankets & sheets in the closet.

West Bedroom, wide door & step free access

West Bedroom, wide door & step free access

Local informational materials, guidebook, some trail maps & flyers for local events. WiFi & charging ports available.

Local informational materials, guidebook, some trail maps & flyers for local events. WiFi & charging ports available.

Patio in winter, showing bright sunshine & views of Potomac River Valley

Patio in winter, showing bright sunshine & views of Potomac River Valley