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Formed: 1924 Established: 1973

This page last updated:11/21/2010

Rowe Camp & Conference Center

Rowe, Massachusetts,

United States

Rowe Camp and Conference Center is located in the beautiful Berkshires of Massachusetts, three miles from Vermont. Since 1924 we have run a small creative summer camp for teenagers. In 1974, our conference center was founded. We offer weekends and weeklong retreats for adults and families on a wide variety of topics including spirituality, religion, social activism, psychology, creativity, and health.

Our work-study program is a chance for people who want to slow down, take stock, explore new directions, engage in creative and meaningful work, and be a part of a value-based, supportive community. Work-study participants work 33 hours a week in exchange for room, board, and the opportunity to participate in many of our programs.

The stay lasts anywhere from six weeks to a year, and work is arranged by matching your skills and preferences with Rowe's needs, which may include housekeeping, maintaining our buildings and grounds, office work, and more. Our cooking internship is an opportunity to learn vegetarian cooking and bread baking from our wonderful cooks.

The study portion is self-directed and includes personal study, group work, attendance at conferences, individual meetings with a mentor, the experience of living in community, and the opportunity to practice new skills.

Rowe Camp and Conference Center balances a respect for the integrity and freedom of each person with the needs of the community and the organization. We are dedicated to fostering a new society that can nurture the best in each of us, reward idealism and caring, and expand hope and vision.

Website: http://www.RoweCenter.org/

Contact:

Office Manager
PO Box 273
22 Kings Highway
Rowe, Massachusetts 01367-0273 United States
413-339-4954

Links:

Rowe Camp and Conference Center: Workshop and Camp Listings, General Information about Rowe

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This page last updated:11/21/2010

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: We welcome visitors anytime, but request that they call ahead to arrange a visit. There is a small fee charged for overnight stays, but we are always happy to barter. Please call or email us to arrange a visit.

Network Affiliations:

Fellowship for Intentional Community

:: Western Massachusetts Retreat Association

Statement of Housing Non-discrimination:

Our community does not discriminate in regards to housing based on race/color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, family status (i.e. having children, not having children, or being pregnant), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, source of income, age, creed, personal appearance, political affiliation, HIV infection, military/veteran status, unfavorable military discharge, gender identity or expression, receiving public assistance, or being the victim of domestic abuse.

Housing in our community is incidental to employment and therefore fair housing laws do not apply (though employment discrimination laws may).

Comment: We are a legally sanctioned (UU) religious organization, but residence here is not limited to UU people.

Population Members(adults and children): 15 Open to new members: Yes (Through our work-study internship program; occasionally, a permanent staff position and residence will become available.)	Government Decision Making: Other (Community decisions tend to be made by consensus, while business decisions are made by the directors and/or the management team.) Identified Leader: Yes Leadership Core Group: Yes (Management team consists of two directors and three managers.)	Labor and Money Financial Style: Members have independent finances Labor Contribution: Expected (We all contribute as needed, for example with KP, shoveling snow and other work projects) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Rural (Woodlands of western Mass., in the foothills of the Berkshires.) Area: 45 acres (18.2 hectares) Land Owned By: Another form of Non-profit Number of Residences: 4 (plus cabins and other buildings - about 20 buildings total.) Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 1-5% (Seasonal garden.) Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals (Members usually eat dinner together during the week, and we eat with conference guests on the weekends.) Dietary Choice or Restrictions: Diet is up to each individual Dietary Practice: Primarily vegetarian (We are primarily vegetarian, however members can choose to eat whatever they want.) Alcohol Use: Seldom used Tobacco Use: Seldom used	Social Factors Common Spiritual Practices: No (We are affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Church, however we welcome all people regardless of their choice of spiritual path.) Which Spiritual Traditions(s): Buddhist :: Paganism/Earth Religions :: Eastern :: Jewish :: Unitarian Universalist :: Ecumenical (includes "all religions") :: Eclectic (integrates pieces from many religions) :: Other (Based in UU faith, but open to all progressive spiritual seekers.) Educational Style(s): Public schooled (Currently, we have 2 kids in residence, who attend nearby public schools.)

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