Gathering Accommodations

At the 2026 Gathering, there will be on-campus housing in University of Vermont dorms. You may also choose to stay elsewhere and commute to campus. Information on dining is at the bottom of this page.

The Gathering begins Tuesday, July 7, 2026. On-campus housing during the Gathering is available only for full Gathering attenders.

General Housing Information

The 2026 dorm rooms available at the University of Vermont are either air conditioned or not, single rooms, double occupancy rooms, some grouped together in suites. Take a look at the layouts of several room options for 2026. University of Vermont reports that there is free wireless in all dorm rooms, and throughout campus.

Air Conditioned

Air conditioned dorms come in singles or doubles.

  • Air Conditioned Double
    Single-stall bathroom
    You may share this bathroom with 2-3 other rooms
    Accessible by elevator
  • Air Conditioned Single
    Single-stall bathroom
    You may share this bathroom with 2-3 other rooms
    Accessible by elevator
Not Air Conditioned

Not Air Conditioned dorms come in singles or doubles. There are two types of rooms:

  • Not Air Conditioned Single
    bathroom in hall
  • Not Air Conditioned Double
    bathroom in hall
    Least expensive

Example of an Air Conditioned double room at UVM
Example of Air Conditioned single room at UVM
Example of Not Air Conditioned double room at UVM
Not Air Conditioned double room at UVM

Housing Access Needs

If you are trans or non-binary, you may want to choose an air conditioned room. All air conditioned rooms will have a single-stall bathroom. Note that FGC is sharing space with other groups at University of Vermont, so we will not be able to re-label bathrooms as gender inclusive.

There are a limited number of accessible ADA dorm rooms available. If you use an elevator to navigate from one floor to another, then we strongly suggest that you choose an air conditioned room. The buildings that are air conditioned buildings are, in general, more accessible.

If you require a scent-free campus, please note that FGC Friends are sharing space with other groups on campus, so we cannot guarantee a scent-free campus. Students and athletes in the area may be wearing perfumes, deodorants, or scented laundry detergent as they pass by.

If you require a refrigerator for medication, please inform us upon registration.

Housing Clusters

Housing Clusters are living spaces with a common interest. You may ask to be roomed near people who have a certain social identity. You may also choose General Housing.

Housing Clusters include:

  • Adult Young Friends Cluster (Adult Young Friends and their children) is open to adults aged 18-35. This housing cluster is in a building that is not air conditioned. Please note that Friends ages 18-35 may participate in programs for Adult Young Friends, regardless of whether they live in the AYF Housing Cluster.
  • Friends for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Concerns (FLGBTQC) Cluster – Friends of all ages who support LGBTQ concerns are welcome to join the FLGBTQC housing cluster, including children. At the University of Vermont, Friends are sharing space with other groups on campus. This means that we will not be able to re-label bathrooms as All Gender like we have done in many years past. This housing cluster is within the air conditioned dorms, which have single-stall bathrooms. This housing cluster is in a building that has air conditioning.
  • High School Cluster – Participants in the High School Program, including staff in the High School Program, are assigned to this cluster. This building is not air conditioned. When you make arrangements to travel to the Gathering, please avoid early arrival by High School participants when possible. We’ll also ask you to read these early arrival policies for high school students. 
  • People of Color – Available to Friends of Color who choose this option, their roommates, and their family members who would like to be housed with other Friends of Color and their roommates or family members. Read about the optional Pre-Gathering retreat for People of Color and their Families.  This housing cluster is in a building that has air conditioning.
  • Families –  Unless families choose one of the above clusters, they will be housed with other families. All High School students will be in the High School dorm.

The availability of housing clusters may be impacted by COVID health and safety measures.

Hotels

There are hotel, motel, and bed & breakfast options in the area, including within a few blocks of campus. Learn more about hotel options near University of Vermont.

Commuters

Friends choose to make their own off-site housing arrangements for the Gathering.  All of these Friends are considered commuters, whether they are camping in a park campground, staying at a hotel, or commuting from home. They may register for the full Gathering with meals or without meals. Unfortunately day passes are not available, and part-time commuting is not an option.

Meals

The 2026 Gathering meals will be all-you-care-to-eat. 

Gathering registrants have these choices regarding food during the Gathering.  Each registrant makes one choice for the period starting with dinner on Tuesday, July 7, through breakfast on Saturday, July 12. 

  • Three meals a day in the dining hall
  • No meal plan (commuters only)

Meals will be served in the dining hall.

Commuters may choose the meal plan or purchase individual meals for cash in the dining hall. There are also several restaurants within walking distance of campus.

Special Diets: Vegetarian and vegan and gluten-free dishes will be a part of all meals. Friends with medical dietary needs may be accommodated in the college dining hall if they provide specific information about their requirements when they register. The University of Vermont is labels nine of the biggest allergens, but an absence of labels is not a guarantee. For more information, visit the University of Vermont.

Early Arrivals

Early housing: Friends arriving before Tuesday, July 7, 2026 for a pre-Gathering event or workgrant pay Early Arrival room fees (a few early volunteers may receive an early housing fee waiver.)

Early meals: The Gathering meal plan begins with dinner on Tuesday evening, July 7, 2026. Attenders of pre-Gathering retreats, or those who are otherwise on campus starting on July 6, 2026, can choose to purchase meals on site in the dining hall. There are also several restaurants and cafes in easy walking distance of campus.

High School early arrival: Please read special arrangements and responsibilities regarding early arrival by High Schoolers.

No Pets

Pets are not allowed at the Gathering. Trained service animals are permitted – please arrange in advance with the Gathering Office.

Photo from Unsplash.

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