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Camp Starfish Retreat and
Conference Center
East Monomonac Road
Rindge NH 03461

www.campstarfish.org/retreats.html
david@campstarfish.org

781-890-STAR (7827)


Welcome to Starfish Conference and Retreat Center. Thanks for considering Starfish for your next group event! Our staff make it easy for you to plan and book your retreat. And, you might be surprised how cost-effective it can be! From employee appreciation days to family reunions, Camp Starfish Conference and Retreats is sure to provide you with a memorable and meaningful experience.
The Camp Starfish property is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Monomonac in Rindge, NH, just an hour and a bit from Boston, and accessible from MA, ME, NH, VT, CT and RI even for one-day getaways!

The site boasts a ½ mile of shoreline with three separate beaches, as well as two rustic cabin villages - one right on the lake (also known as "Fish" village or "Lakeside") and a second which is surrounded by pines (also known as "Star" village or "Woodside").

Camp Starfish Retreat and Conference Center features:

  • Nearby Metro: Boston, MA
  • Drive Time: 1hr 15mn
  • Guest Capacity: 120 overnight, 200 Day
  • Lodging Type: Guest Cabins
  • Meeting Facilities: Lodge capacity 120, smaller break out spaces.
  • Food Service: main lodge with dining hall, state-of-the-art kitchen, and working fieldstone fireplace
  • Exclusive Use?: available
  • Features: Lake, 3 beaches, field, challenge course, fire rings
  • For the especially adventurous, Starfish also offers "The Grove", our platform tent village set back in the pines beside Crescent Beach. Platform tents provide space for 8 to 12 sleepers in sleeping bags and offer shelter from the elements. Groups staying in the Grove can choose to cook out on the campfire or use our food service.



"We look forward to helping you plan your retreat, and to providing you with a memorable and meaningful experience at Camp Starfish!"


The Gathering Inn
82 Healdville Road Hubbardston,
Massachusetts 01452

thegatheringinn@charterinternet.com

www.gatheringinn.org

978-820-1139


The Gathering Inn is a place to step out of the busyness and distractions of the world, to be in quiet and stillness, to be a bit pampered, and to reconnect to your spiritual center.
The Gathering Inn at Daydream Farm is a charming 1880's farmhouse with three spacious bedrooms, a library, and full bathroom on the second floor, and dining room, two sitting rooms, sun porch, kitchen and handicapped accessible bedroom and bathroom on the first floor.
The barn now houses the yoga studio and office space.

The grounds include three acres of land with lots of space for quiet reading or reflection.
A labyrinth is available for walking and meditation.

Our kitchen is well stocked with a variety of healthy selections for breakfast and lunch for our guests. The evening meal will be prepared and served "family style" in our lovely dining room.
The Gathering Inn is open for overnight guests Wednesday through Sunday for individuals and Friday through Sunday for groups.
Click here for rates
As a non-profit, non-denominational retreat house, we offer rest and renewal through transformative programs that teach, nurture and expand upon women's spiritual journeys.

T
hrough workshops, private sessions, discussion groups, personal and small group retreats we strive to assist and support all women as they journey through emotional, physical and spiritual growth and learn to connect with their own spirituality and creativity.



Advaita Meditation Center
28 Worcester Lane Waltham MA 02451

info@advaitameditation.org
www.advaitameditation.org

781-647-0020


The Advaita Meditation Center is a volunteer-run organization dedicated to promoting meditation and spiritual inquiry. Since 1970 thousands of participants from throughout New England have explored how to live more consciously and joyfully in the midst of life's complexities and challenges.

No matter who you are or what your background, the Advaita Meditation Center welcomes you. All you need is an inquisitive spirit, an interest in self-discovery or meditation, and a willingness to take the spiritual journey. Regular participation at the Advaita Meditation Center can be one of the most satisfying experiences you will find anywhere.
You can sample our programs, take an occasional course or become a regular participant. We host weekly discussion groups, instruction in meditation, workshops, weekend retreats and other activities -- all led by gifted, empathetic teachers.

People come to us with a variety of goals in mind: learning about meditation and related practices, exploring the deeper meaning of life, finding peace of mind, discussing issues of spirituality. What you will find at our Center is a supportive community that appreciates your interest and is open to your participation.

Click here for a full calendar of our courses, workshops, retreats and other activities




Lakeside Retreats

New England




Welcome to Lakeside Retreats


Lakeside Retreat properties feature breath-taking lake vistas, state-of-the-art sporting facilities, and a huge variety of activities. Lakeside Retreats retreat centers specialize in affordable, customized meetings and retreats for groups of all kinds.

We offer summer camp facilities to private groups when our member camps are not in session. Most sites are available from April to mid-June and mid-August through October. Some of our properties have year-round accommodations.

Lakeside Retreats' camps offer excellent facilities and are premier sites in New England and Michigan. We can offer groups of 50-1000 a great experience at a beautiful facility. Let Lakeside Retreats host your next group meeting, retreat, training camp, reunion, or off-site event.

With multiple camp properties in several states in New England, all on beautiful lakes, we have the perfect Lakeside Retreat for you.

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Camp Taconic

770 New Windsor Road
Hinsdale, MA 01235






Welcome to Camp Taconic



Camp Taconic has state of the art recreational facilities. Set on Lake Ashmere in Hinsdale, Massachusetts we are 2 hours west of Boston and 3 hours northeast of NYC.


We accommodate groups from 50 to 700. Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, corporate or religious retreats, sport camps and school trips are our specialties.


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The Western Massachusetts Retreat Association is an open affiliation of retreat, conference and workshop centers with a common vision of the emergent new human being and global community of the 21st century. We come together in recognition of that common vision, the fact that each center has something unique to offer, and that sometimes we can pool our resources to accommodate special groups and situations. When you visit one center, please consider visiting others. You will not be disappointed.

Angels' Rest Retreat & Conference Center

63 North County Road, Leyden, Massachusetts 01337

Toll-free: (877) 857-6262  Local: (413) 772-0648 
info@angelsrestretreat.com
www.angelsrestretreat.com


Angels’ Rest Retreat & Conference Center offers a beautiful and intimate environment ideal for spiritual and corporate retreats, personal growth workshops, family gatherings and wellness vacations.
Located on 20+ acres of private woodlands and meadows in the Berkshire foothills of Western Massachusetts, the elevation of Angels' Rest offers breathtaking and far-reaching views of mountains to the east and south. With its pristine natural environment, comfortable quarters, and personal care, Angels' Rest creates a setting conducive for deep work, be it corporate goal setting, learning, or relaxation and healing.
Angels' Rest housing for retreat and conference guests is in three different structures, all near each other. The Retreat Center building has three bedrooms with 10 beds (2 doubles). The main house has five single beds in the "Poolside" Room, three singles in the Balcony Bedroom, and a two double futons and two singles in the Southward Look Room. The "Guest Barn" has three singles downstairs and a queen and a single upstairs. The guest quarters have 8 full- and 2 half-baths!
We specialize in renting our entire facility to groups for their exclusive use. Angels' Rest is 2 hours west of Boston, MA and 1 1/2 hours north of Hartford, CT.
Angels' Rest offers mostly shared accommodations with plenty of bathrooms, fireplaces in common areas, and a 1,400 sq. ft. meeting room with spectacular mountain views to the east and south, in the Berkshire foothills.

Guests enjoy refreshments in the "stone room" with a roaring fire adding to the peace and beauty of the mountain view. An outdoor deck looking over the pool and upper hot tub to the expansive vista is perfect for summertime breakfast.


Angels' Rest is dedicated to promoting conscious growth. It is our belief that supporting people while they teach, learn and grow is important work. Any gathering that deepens relationships,
clarifies thinking, defines goals, or facilitates healing is in line with our aims.
Also just plain enjoyment and laughter are part of our mission.


Friendly Crossways

Central Massachusetts Conference Center & Retreat Center
www.friendlycrossways.com

"a quiet, comfortable, affordable New England retreat center for over 50 years"

Situated in central Massachusetts apple country, this smoke-free hostel and conference center has been a special place for retreats, seminars, conferences, and workshops since 1946.

Friendly Crossways is conveniently located near the intersection of Rte. 2 and Rte. 495 in the town of Harvard, only 30 miles northwest of Boston. Church leaders, youth groups, health organizations, elementary and high schools, and other environmental, educational and nonprofit companies are just some of the groups who have benefited from our services, facilities and reasonable rates.

A century-old New England barn and farmhouse has been renovated to accommodate up to 70 people in a combination of dormitory and private rooms. We have large and small meeting places with a big kitchen and dining hall. The facility is situated on four acres of lawn with volleyball, softball and soccer set-ups, surrounded by 40 acres of forest, corn fields and organic gardens.

For more information, call (978) 456-9386 or email info@friendlycrossways.com


Spirit Fire Meditative Retreat Center

407 West Leyden Road
Leyden, MA 01337

Phone: 413 624 3599
donnasol@mindspring.com

www.spiritfire.com


“The peace is palpable. It touched me inside. And I knew it would still be with me when it came time to leave.”

Our brand new meditation retreat center in Massachusetts welcomes you and your group for Spirit Fire programs and events or to rent for your meditative or educational purpose. Ninety-five acres with trails, meadows, and streams invite you to walk, meditate, listen to the trees, and connect with the peace within.

The Teaching and Meditation Center
  • Our new teaching facility has complete audio/visual equipment.
  • The assembly/teaching room is ready for class/group work or meditation.
  • The bedrooms comfortably sleep two or three to a room.
  • Two indoor sitting areas serve as break-out space or a sunny place to read and relax.
  • Outdoor patios provide additional meditative or break-out space most of the year.
Dining
  • Spirit Fire serves meals of free-range meats, wild fish, organic fruits and vegetables...whenever possible.
  • Food allergies or restrictions are always taken into consideration.

Serving You

  • We recognize that each group has its own needs.
  • We’ll work closely with your group to establish your needs in advance.

Spirit Fire staff will work with you with an attitude of ‘open attentiveness.’

We want you to experience the sacred space of Spirit Fire.
We will do all we can to assist in that.



St. Joseph Retreat Center, owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston:

• Warmly welcomes all faith denominations
Provides a prayerful, quiet, exquisitely beautiful haven for rest and renewal
Facilitates spiritual growth, relationship with God and with all creation

With its breathtaking setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, St. Joseph Retreat Center is an ideal place for noticing nature’s beauty and the presence of God:

• Fifteen private bedrooms, most with ocean view
Seaside labyrinth
Private beach for meditative walks



Programs include:

• Mornings/Days/Weekends of Prayer
Directed/Guided/Private Retreats of varying lengths
Spiritual Direction training program

Please visit our website, www.csjretreatcenter.org, for more information.


St. Joseph Retreat Center
339 Jerusalem Rd.
Cohasset, MA 02025
PHONE: 781-383-6024, or: 781-383-6029
Call during office hours: Mon. to Fri. 8:00 - 3:00
If you have questions....you can E-Mail us at: retreat@csjretreatcenter.org
The basic desire of the Sisters of Saint Joseph is to reflect a profound love of God
and neighbor without distinction. Our mission is to live and work inclusively
so that all may be one.


Nantucket Harbor Retreat

Nantucket - Harbor View

Ideal Retreat Location
for a Group of 12-14


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7 BRs: 4 kings, 8 twins, sofabed; sleeps 16; 9 1/2 baths.

Brand new 9,000 sq.ft. home on open 3 acres with breathtaking views of the harbor. This is the most majestic home on the Island available to rent by the week. It is filled with wonderful karma. Over the front door the sign says, "In God We Trust."
Seven bedrooms and 9.5 baths. Two full kitchens and two laundry centers. Circular stairs connect 4 floors, as well as a private elevator. Formal dining and living on first floor plus separate library wing, guest room and screened porch. Second floor yacht room with bowed ceiling, full second kitchen, breezeway and 400 sq. ft. screened porch.
Rental Amenities:

View of harbor from six of the seven bedrooms. Screened porch, patio, pool, BBQ-grill, outdoor shower, jacuzzi, central A/C, washer&dryer (2 sets), dishwasher (3), microwave (5), coffeemaker (3), linens included, cable TV, (8), movie room, central stereo with cable music, VCR or DVD, fireplace(2), high speed internet, no pets, handicap accessibility, no smoking indoors.

Room configuration:

7 BRs: 4 kings, 8 twins, sofabed; sleeps 16; 9 1/2 baths. (Four of the twins are in a bunk bedroom).

Availability:

Now through June 23, 2007. Booked for July and August 2007. This is a Friday to Friday vacation rental. $20,000 week from Sept. through June.


For more information

Enjoy the quiet off-season on the Island. Stroll the moors and beaches. Enjoy a seal excursion to Muskeget Island. See other off-season events.


Evensong Retreat & Spirituality Center

326 Lower County Road
Harwich Port, MA 02646

Phone: 508-432-0027
info@evensongretreat.com

www.evensongretreat.com


Come away to the quiet of the sea, refresh your soul,
and renew your Friendship with God....

Located in the Cape Cod town of Harwich Port, MA, Evensong Ecumenical Retreat & Spirituality Center is set in a tranquil residential neighborhood across the road from Allen's Harbor. Its own soft garden settings, peaceful tree-lined streets, and proximity to the beaches of Nantucket Sound allow retreatants to enjoy the off-season quiet beauty of Cape Cod.
Retreatants are welcome to join in daily Community Prayer and Eucharist. Evensong by the Sea is open from October 1st through April 30th each year. Individual retreatants are welcome at anytime to renew their Friendship with God. A variety of guided weekend retreats and five day retreats are offered, eight day and thirty day retreats are available by special arrangement. Spiritual Direction in the Christian Tradition is available. Reiki treatments are offered, and training courses in Reiki are regularly scheduled. Margaret's Path, a seven circuit labyrinth, is available for walking meditation.

Comfortable private rooms with private bath are available. Evensong is open from October 1st through April 30th each year.


East Mountain Retreat Center

An Interfaith Retreat Facility
Great Barrington, MA

The Center provides facilities, guidance, and a quiet place for individuals. We help you find the teachers or resources that you need for your retreat, or you may just want a little space and time. We respect the integrity of and differences among the faith traditions. Beautiful views, hiking trails

For more information, call 413-528-6617 or email: emrc@bcn.net. Visit our website at www.eastretreat.org/


Retreat Center City State Phone Spiritual Orientation
9 Mountain Retreat Plainfield MA 413-634-0321
Adelynrood Retreat Center Byfield MA 978-462-6721 Episcopal - Open to all
Angels Rest Retreat and Conference Center Leyden MA 413-772-0648
Asbury Grove Salem MA 617-738-2828 United Methodist
Bement Camp and Conference Center Charlton MA 508-248-7811 Episcopal
Bertram Conference Center South Duxbury MA 617-445-8961 Episcopal
Blairhaven Retreat Center S.Duxbury MA 781-934-7131
Calvary Retreat Center Shrewsbury MA 508-842-8821
Camp Winnekeag South Lancaster MA 978-365-4551 Seventh-day Adventist
Campion Renewal Center Weston MA 781-788-6810 Catholic/Jesuit
Cedar Hill Retreat Center Duxbury MA 781-934-2207
Center for Christian Living Attleboro MA 508-222-8530 Catholic/ La Salette Missionaries
Craigville Conference Center Centerville MA 508-775-1265 United Church of Christ
Dan Duquette Conference Center Hinsdale MA 413-655-8077 Group Rentals
DeBlois Conference Center Boston MA 617-445-8961 Episcopal
Dragonfly Retreat Leverett MA 413-548-9716
East Mountain Retreat Center Great Barrington MA 413-528-6617 Ecumenical
Eastern Point Retreat House Gloucester MA 978-283-0013
Emery House West Newbury MA 978-462-7940 Episcopal/Society of St. John
Endicott House Dedham MA 781-326-5151
Espousal Center Waltham MA 781-209-3102 Catholic/Stigmatines
Essex Conference Center and Retreat Essex MA 978-768-7374
Evensong Retreat & Spirituality Center Harwich Port MA 508-432-0027 Ecumenical Retreat & Spirituality Center
Framingham Conference Center Framingham MA 508-875-5233 United Church of Christ
Franciscan Center Andover MA 978-851-3391 Catholic/Franciscan
Friendly Crossways Conference Center Harvard MA 978-456-9386
Genesis Spiritual Life Center Westfield MA 413-562-3627 Ecumenical/Sisters of Providence
Glastonbury Abbey Hingham MA 781-749-2155 Catholic/Benedictine
Gonzaga - Eastern Point Retreat House Gloucester MA 508-283-0013
Grotonwood Christian Camp & Conference Center Groton MA 978-448-5763 Christian
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Lenox MA 413-448-3400
L’Abri Fellowship Southborough MA 508-481-6490 Christian
La Salette Center For Christian Living Attleboro MA 508-222-8530
Lakeside Retreats The Berkshires MA 888-738-0058
Mary House Spencer MA 508-885-5450
Miramar Retreat Center Duxbury MA 781-585-2460 Catholic/Society of the Divine World
Monastery of St. Mary & St.John Cambridge MA 617-876-3037 Episcopal/Society of St. John
Mont Marie Conference Center Hyloke MA 413-536-0853
Notre Dame Mission Center Ipswich MA 978-356-4381
Option Institute Sheffield MA 413-229-2100
Our Lady of Glastonbury Abbey Hingham MA 781-749-2155
Philosophy Foundation Waltham MA 781-647-0020
Rolling Ridge N. Andover MA 978-682-8815 United Methodist
Rowe Camp & Conference Center Rowe MA 413-339-4954 Unitarian Universalist
Sacred Hearts Retreat Center
Wareham MA 508-295-0100
Seven Stones Great Barrington MA 877-stone-07
Society of St. John the Evangelist Cambridge MA -
Spirit Fire Meditative Retreat Center Leyden MA 413-624-3599
St Basil's Salvatorian Center Methuen MA 978-683-2959
St. Benedict’s Abbey Still River MA 978-456-3221 Catholic/Benedictine
St. Joseph Retreat Center Cohasset MA 781-383-6024 Catholic/Sisters of St. Joseph
St. Joseph's Abbey Spencer MA 508-885-8710 Catholic/Cistercian (trappist)
St. Margaret’s Convent Roxbury MA 617-445-8961 Episcopal
St.Scholastica Priory & St.Mary's Monastery Petersham MA 508-724-3227 Catholic/Benedictine
St Stephen Priory Spiritual Life Center Dover MA 508 785-0124
The Community of Jesus Orleans MA 508-255-1094 Protestant/Ecumenical
The Empty Bell Watertown MA 617-924-3497 Contemplative
The Essex Conference Center Essex MA 978-768-7374 Conferences near Boston
The Gathering Inn Hubbardston MA 978-820-1139 Non-denominational women's spiritual center
The Marist House Framingham MA 508-879-1620
The Walker Center Newton MA 617-969-3919

Warner Farm Retreat Center Cummington MA 413-589-7034 United Church of Christ
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