Living at Coniston and Cartmel

Coniston and Cartmel are small, interactive, residential retirement communities for persons aged 50 and older, under the auspices of Kendal-Crosslands Communities. Here, residents enjoy the pleasures of living in comfortable, well-designed homes, nestled among lovely mature trees and sweeping meadows, free from many of the responsibilities of home ownership, such as housekeeping, lawn care, snow removal, and interior and exterior maintenance.

Coniston and Cartmel share the Kendal values and standards, which emphasize respect for each individual - their gifts and their differences, and a strong sense of community. Each community has a Residents' Association through which residents actively participate with Kendal-Crosslands Communities Administration in the operation of various aspects of their community. Many people find Coniston or Cartmel a perfect transition between a larger home and a full-service continuing care retirement community.  Most of the people who move to Coniston or Cartmel plan to move later to Kendal at Longwood or Crosslands.