Imagine waking up in a hand-painted, solar-lit bus surrounded by beautiful trees, birdsong just outside the window, and 110 acres of forest trails waiting at your door. A one-of-a-kind stay tucked into 110 acres of balsam fir forest at Celebration Tree Farm Wellness Center. Private saltwater hot tub included. Art supplies, yoga mats, wellness offerings, and peace & quiet await you. Your stay directly supports a living mission of earth connection, community, and personal renewal.
The space
The Celebration Bus is tucked into a private spot on the farm amongst the trees, ~175 ft away from our main house.
Set on the land of Celebration Tree Farm Wellness Center in Durham, Maine, this artful solar-powered retreat is woven through with thoughtful details, original artwork, and the intention that every guest leaves more connected — to the earth, to themselves, and to something larger.
Your Space
This charming bus is surprisingly roomy and comfortable, decorated with Earth Mandala photography and original artworks. It sleeps up to 4 guests with one queen bed, a couch that converts to a long twin, and an indoor hammock.
Inside you'll find:
• A full kitchen setup: two-burner butane stove, tea kettle, cooking equipment, and dinnerware
• A refrigerator for perishables
• Yoga mats and blocks for morning practice in the forest
• Art materials for free creative exploration
• A self-guided Earth Mandala workshop — create your own nature mandala and connect with the living world around you
Just outside: a private outdoor shower, composting toilet, fire pit, propane grill, and running water at an outdoor sink fed by our artesian well. If you've been curious about simpler, more grounded living, you'll feel right at home.
The Saltwater Hot Tub — Included
Soak under the stars in our saltwater hot tub. Hot tub access is included with every stay — no add-on needed. It's a favorite spot for guests at dawn and dusk, surrounded by the quiet of the farm and forest.
110 Acres to Wander
Our trails wind through wild balsam fir forest, past blueberry and raspberry patches, along a babbling brook. Wander as long and as far as you like — this land is yours to explore.
About the Earth Mandala Experience-
Throughout the bus and property, you'll encounter Earth Mandalas — intricate circular artworks made from natural materials gathered from this land. Each one is a meditation on pattern, impermanence, and our place within nature's larger design.
Your self-guided workshop kit includes everything you need to make your own: a field guide, gathering suggestions, and prompts for reflection. No art experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to slow down.
Earth Art Sanctuary — Opening in July!
This summer, Celebration Tree Farm opens the Earth Art Sanctuary — a forest sculpture park winding through our 110 acres, where original artworks by invited artists emerge from the trees, mark a brook crossing, or rest quietly in a sun-lit clearing. Bus guests will have trail access and be among the first to experience it.
Workshops, Events & the Celebration Yurt-
Celebration Tree Farm pulses with community life throughout the year — and your stay can be part of it. The farm hosts a rotating calendar of workshops and events in our barn and yurt: yoga intensives, creative arts gatherings, seasonal celebrations, and the beloved Celebration Tree Cabaret — an evening of music, performance, and community in our barn that guests consistently describe as one of the most unexpected and delightful nights of their trip.
The yurt serves as a gathering space for smaller workshops — movement practices, wellness sessions, creative circles, and more — set within the gardens and just steps from the bus. Whether you want to join in or simply soak up the atmosphere of a farm alive with creative energy, the choice is yours.
We recommend checking our event calendar when you book — many guests time their stay specifically around a Cabaret night or workshop weekend. Ask Burd what's coming up; she'll help you find the right match.
Your Stay Supports Something Bigger
Celebration Tree Farm Wellness Center is more than a destination — it's a living experiment in land stewardship, community care, and ecological relationship. This land is held by Land in Common, a community land trust, ensuring it remains in community hands for generations. When you stay here, you're not just renting a space — you're participating in a larger story about what it means to live well on the earth, together.
Your stay directly supports the farm's mission: regenerative land care, accessible wellness, community arts, our new Earth Art Sanctuary (coming summer 2026), and a growing program of events and workshops that bring people into genuine connection with the land and each other.
Guest access
The Celebration Bus and its outdoor area — fire pit, private shower, composting toilet, and the surrounding grounds — are yours alone for your stay. You're also welcome to walk the organic gardens, pick from the berry patches in season, and explore all 110 acres of trails through the balsam fir forest.
The saltwater hot tub is included with your stay. Wellness offerings, the Earth Oven, and harvest baskets are available by request — just reach out to Burd before or during your stay.
Other things to note
We have a very friendly dog named Ginger who loves saying hi to guests and may come visit if you are hanging out outside the bus!
Cell service may be spotty on the bus. We have wifi you can use in and around the barn. It does not reach the bus.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS AND FARM EXPERIENCES:
Enhance your stay with any of these offerings from Burd and the Celebration Tree Farm Wellness team:
• Private yoga session (1 hr, 1–4 guests) — sliding scale $85–125
• Reiki healing session (1 hr) — sliding scale $85–125
• Personal Wellness Plan consultation — ask for details
• Forest meditation walk — a guided immersion in the balsam woods
• Earth Oven pizza workshop — learn to build a fire and bake hand-crafted pizzas in our traditional cob oven
• Harvest basket — a curated basket of vegetables and herbs fresh from our organic garden as available
All add-ons are booked through your host and are subject to availability. Just message Burd when you arrive or in advance — she loves helping guests build a stay that feels exactly right for them!
NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Durham is a spacious, quiet town with easy access to the best of coastal and inland Maine. Within 10–35 minutes you can be hiking Bradbury Mountain, swimming in a lake, walking a beach, or browsing the shops of Freeport or Brunswick. Portland — with its acclaimed restaurant scene, galleries, and waterfront — is about 30 minutes away. Lewiston is even closer.
Right here in Durham: Runaround Pond and Durham River Parks are just 2 miles away for swimming and trail walks. There's a local variety store about a mile down the road for snacks and sandwiches. In every direction, you'll find lakes, ponds, rivers, and trailheads waiting.
