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Modern Stone Age Sanctuary
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Experience the Modern Stone Age Sanctuary in Chestertown, a tranquil retreat adjacent to the Modern Stone Age Kitchen in partnership with Cross Street Realtors. Embrace the 'Eat Like a Human' ethos in a beautifully designed sanctuary with two bedrooms, one & a half baths, a fully equipped kitchen, private workspace, and inviting living spaces. Enjoy complimentary breakfast at the MSAK, join classes at the Eastern Shore Food Lab, explore Chestertown's charming shops and riverfront, or look for your future home with Cross Street Realtors, all while creating lasting memories in this picturesque town.
Request to Book
Please use the form below to submit your request to stay at the Modern Stone Age Sanctuary. We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after submission. We are excited to see you in Chestertown!
Welcome to our Modern Stone Age Sanctuary!
This unique space is perfect for families or couples looking to spend a weekend in Chestertown. With plenty of room to spread out, relax, and enjoy all that Chestertown has to offer, this sanctuary is the ideal home base for your getaway.
The middle level offers an open floor plan, allowing for quality time together. The living room is perfect for relaxation, and the adjacent dining area is great for enjoying meals as a family or couple or playing one of the many games provided. The fully equipped kitchen gives you the freedom to prepare your own delicious meals, and the Modern Stone Age Kitchen provides a convenient dining option right next door.
The third floor features two bedrooms each with a queen bed, providing comfortable sleeping arrangements for everyone with large closets to keep things organized. A full bath with shower/tub combination complete the 3rd floor sleeping arrangements.
Whether you're exploring Chestertown's charming streets, taking a class at the Eastern Shore Food Lab, indulging in local cuisine at the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, house-hunting with Cross Street Realtors, or simply relaxing in the Sanctuary, this space offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.
Special thanks to Sarah Columbo for capturing our beautiful pictures of the Sanctuary!
Please reach out to her at @sjcolombos sj@sjcolombo.com and www.sjcolombo.com to schedule your own shoots!
She does it all from weddings to real estate to families!
FAQs
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We want to ensure that your stay is as seamless and convenient as possible, starting from the moment you arrive.
To access the space, you will find a smart lock on the front door of the apartment. Prior to your check-in time, you will receive a unique code that will grant you entry. No need to worry about keys or coordinating pick-up times—simply enter the code and step into your home away from home.
The smart lock provides a secure and hassle-free way to access the space, giving you the freedom to arrive at your convenience. It's just one of the many modern amenities we offer to enhance your stay and make you feel right at home.
We can't wait to welcome you to our sanctuary! If you have any further questions or need assistance during your stay, our team is just a message away. Safe travels, and we look forward to hosting you soon!
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Check-in and checkout times
Arrive between 4:00 PM - Flexible
Leave before 11:00 AM
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Our Modern Stone Age Sanctuary is centrally situated in the heart of Chestertown, offering easy walking access to a vibrant array of amenities. From restaurants and galleries to shopping destinations and the farmers market on Saturday mornings, everything you need is just a stone's throw away. Plus, with our Modern Stone Age Kitchen and Eastern Shore Food Lab are located right next door - what more could you want??
Getting Here
Nearest airports: BWI and PHL; if you are coming in the summer on a weekend, it is best to avoid the Chesapeake Bay Bridge so fly into Philly
Uber is not readly available so renting a car is best from the airport.
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The Modern Stone Age Sanctuary is a unique collaboration between the Eastern Shore Food Lab (ESFL), the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, and Cross Street Realtors. This innovative partnership brings together a passion for culinary excellence, sustainable food practices, and community engagement.
When visiting the Sanctuary, guests are encouraged to explore the current properties listed by Cross Street Realtors, showcasing the diverse real estate opportunities in the area. Maybe you’ll be our future neighbor?
In addition, Cross Street Realtors has generously allowed the Sanctuary to use their Internet for all our guests.
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A $25 gift card is included with each stay so you can have breakfast with us at the Modern Stone Age Kitchen.
For those of you staying on a Saturday night, we currently are not open on Sundays (we will be later this spring) so we will provide you some items for breakfast upon check-in.
We have also provided you all with a gourmet coffee bar so you can fix your caffeine how you'd like. There are beans of our exclusive Rise Up Costa Rica "Drink Like a Human" coffee for you to try!
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During your stay, we want to ensure that you have a seamless and enjoyable experience. If you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance, getting in touch with us is easy!
One of the most convenient ways to reach us is by popping next door to the Modern Stone Age Kitchen during business hours as one of our team members can certainly assist you.
Cross Street Realtors is directly downstairs and their dynamic team would love to show you potential properties in Kent County too!
Again, we want to make sure that your stay is comfortable and memorable, so please don't hesitate to reach out. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we are committed to providing you with a delightful experience during your time at our Modern Stone Age Sanctuary.
enjoy a stay of relaxation, healthy food, and connection
a unique apartment tying together learning, community, health, nutrition, and possibilities of finding a new home
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We are so excited to have you stay with us! As former educators, we value connection and community and would love to say hi while you are here. Need a hand with anything? Just let us know how we can make your visit extra special.
Can't wait to welcome you to our Modern Stone Age Sanctuary so you can enjoy our sweet little town and of course eat at the Modern Stone Age Kitchen and check out properties at Cross Street Realtors!
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After spending 20 years in public education as a teacher and administrator, Christina Schindler has embarked on a business venture with her family as the CEO of the Modern Stone Age Kitchen, a restaurant in Chestertown, MD that optimizes nutrition in modern foods through ancestral techniques to create healthy food for the community. Christina also serves as President of the Eastern Shore Food Lab, a non-profit that is focused on creating a nourishing, ethical and sustainable food system through education, outreach and research. Most importantly, Christina is a mother of three busy young-adults and Dr. Bill Schindler's high-tech other half.
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Bill is a food archaeologist, primitive technologist and chef. He travels the world with his family documenting traditional food ways and works to draw inspiration from the deep archaeological record, rich and diverse ethnographic record and modern culinary world to create food solutions that are relevant, meaningful and accessible in our modern lives. He shares all these stories in his book, Eat Like a Human, and puts the recipes into practice at his family's Modern Stone Age Kitchen in Chestertown, Maryland.