The New Lair Lodge and Oski Dining Hall!

We’re thrilled to announce that construction on our beautiful, spacious new Lair Lodge and Oski Dining Hall is complete! This new space is designed to serve as a vibrant hub for connection, celebration, and community—year-round.

Whether you're planning a cozy retreat, a corporate team-building weekend, a wedding, or a family gathering, the Lair Lodge offers the perfect mountain venue.

Take A Video Tour Inside, Summer 2026

Highlights include:

Indoor and outdoor dining areas
Full kitchen, Burger Shack, and Oski Store
A welcoming open and light-filled lodge space with fireplace, tables, and relaxed seating
Private upstairs meeting space for up to 50 people
Steps away from 15 cozy winterized cabins

All Season Use:

Fall through Spring: A perfect setting for private group stays. Guests enjoy winterized cabins, shared meals, activities, and cozy time together in the lodge.
Summer: Reserved for Oski Campers at the Lair of the Golden Bear—a lively hub for dining, programs, activities, and connection.

More Information on Your Next Gathering at the Lair:

Reservations:

We are now accepting private group reservations for spring, winter, and fall 2027 and beyond (summer use is for Oski campers only). If you’re interested in hosting an event or getaway, we’d love to hear from you!

Questions or Booking:

Please contact Michael Day at 510.900.8255 or send him an email at lair@alumni.berkeley.edu to learn more or reserve your spot.

Inside and Around the Lair Lodge

Five women standing for a photo in front of a building and under a Grand Opening sign

Interior of the Lair Lodge with the fireplace on the left and people mingling about.

People standing and sitting apparently with their attention on something off to the right.

A man and a woman standing in front of a fire place, the woman is holding oversized scissors and has just cut a large ribbon that was hanging across the fireplace.

Doznens of people standing along the stairs and mezzanine level inside the Lair Lodge building

An adult couple standing above on the stairs looking down

An interior photo of the Lair Lodge with the stone fireplace on the left and large circular chandeliers hanging overhead

A wall with several black and white framed photos hanging above two tan leather couches and below a large photo of waves

News from the Lair

_{Students learn about ecosystems at Oski Science Camp.}

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Where Science Comes Alive

A child who hangs back on the first day can leave calling themselves a scientist.

Four staffers sitting in the cab of a truck hauling a load of split wood in the back.

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Behind the Scenes at the Lair of the Bear

When family camp comes to a close, there’s still plenty happening behind the scenes to keep the Lair running strong. In late August and September, the Lair hosts Bear Music Fest, an International House retreat, and late summer weddings. Then, once all the guests begin their drive down Hwy 108, a hard-working Closing Crew takes over. […]