2026 Guild School

What is the Guild School?

General Information

Accommodations and Meals

On Campus housing is not available in 2026.

Meals are served cafeteria-style in the dining hall, a spacious building located in the center of campus. Offerings include a selection of hot entrees that change daily; salad bar; large selection of fruit, cereal; coffee, tea, milk, juice, and sodas; ice cream; other dessert items. Other meals include the opening dinner, a lobster cookout, and the graduation banquet. Many dietary needs can be accommodated if communicated well in advance.

Meal plan options range from all meals to a single meal.

Guild School Director Audrey Tripp

Tuition, Housing and Meal Plans

• $2,200 includes 36 hours of instruction and coffee breaks, a shared room, and meals.
• $1,200 includes 36 hours of instruction and coffee breaks; make your own arrangements for off-campus room and meals.
• $350 for an additional 12 hours of classes, for a total of 48 hours of instruction.
• $850 for a shared room and meals for non-participating guest.

Meal Plan Options for off-campus students who find their own lodging (select one):

• $650  Meal Plan A:  All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
• $550  Meal Plan B:  All lunches and dinners
• $450  Meal Plan C:  All lunches, 3 special event dinners and receptions (opening dinner, lobster night, graduation banquet)
• $375  Meal Plan D:  All dinners
• $200  Meal Plan E:  All lunches
• Opening reception and dinner, Graduation reception and dinner and Lobster Dinner can be purchased separately or as a group - pricing has yet to be determined. Meal plans can be tailored to your needs - reach out to Audrey.

Additional Charges

The selection and accompanying additional charges for a private room with shared bath or other limited accommodations will be made during the next few months. You will receive information and forms regarding these options.

Other additional charges may be incurred, such as airport, shuttle, seminars and extra overnight accommodations.

Payment

Registration requires a minimum deposit of $200, which is applied to the tuition fee. This deposit is non-refundable. Payment can be made by check (from US banks only and in US Dollars), VISA or Master Card.

The tuition fee and additional charges are payable in full before April 1, 2026. Students who have not met this deadline will risk forfeiting their positions in classes with waiting lists.

Discounts/Gifts/Awards

The school is open to non-members as well as Guild members. However, members in good standing receive a $25 discount on the tuition fee. Only one discount is allowed per family.

Full-tuition scholarships to the school are awarded annually.

Evenings

• Seminars: Sunday and Monday 7:00– 9:30 pm.
• Lobster Dinner and Live Auction: Tuesday 5:30–9:00 pm
• Thursday: Sales Night 8:00–9:30 pm

Miscellaneous

Students must be at least 18 years of age to attend Guild School.

The campus is situated on a hill, and buildings may be as much as a 5–10 minute walk apart. Parking access close to buildings is very limited, and not all buildings have easy access to elevators. Paths between buildings are paved. Students concerned about their ability to walk between campus buildings can inquire for more information.

Prior to the start of school, students will receive correspondence regarding seminars, rooming assignments, airport shuttle service, etc. Throughout the year, students will receive updates and announcements via email blasts in Guild School News. Please read these email newsletters as this is the only method of communication throughout the year.

Students will also receive correspondence by April 1 from their instructor(s) regarding necessary supplies, tools, materials fees, etc.