Earthkeepers Foundation
| The Abode of the Message is a beautiful retreat center located in the heart of Shaker country in New Lebanon, NY, close to the Massachussetes border and the Berkshire Mountains. Shuttle service is available from the Abode for those arriving from the train or airport. Please contact them directly to inquire about prices and make your reservation at: Shuttle Service Contact Information Maharaji Hess His number is (518) 781-3087 Please call with advance notice! A sampling of shuttle rates/pick up locations is found at the bottom of this page The Abode is a full-time community that devotes itself to contemplation, learning, and prayer- as such the energy at the retreat is amazing. The rooms are clean and lovely: There are ample gardens, a spring-fed swimming pond, an orchard, a mountain top ceremony space, a sauna, and an organic farm all on-site. The food at meals is from their farm and the freshest local ingredients whenever possible. |
Located in historic Shaker buildings on over 400 acres of natural beauty, the Abode
is a Residential Spiritual Community, conference and retreat center, as well as a
school of esoteric study. Located at the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, as a
host facility for retreats and group events we provide a hall for gatherings of up to
one hundred participants, and a secluded campground conference center capable
of hosting up to two hundred and fifty guests in tents, hermitage huts and cabins.
Groups who rent our mountain facilities may elect for total self-structuring
concerning use of the facility or when renting our main campus avail themselves of
our experienced staff of cooks and hosts meeting spaces, dining facilities, and
guest rooms with single and shared accommodations available for up to 50 people.
Open meadows, springs, woodlands, and organically farmed fields surround the
dwellings and meetings spaces with sacred presence. Gardens invite guests to
wander or rest in the midst of the beauty of every season. Trails and roads provide
access to more than 400 acres of field and forest. Indoor spaces reflect the outer
sacredness creating an atmosphere conducive to contemplation, reflection, and
discovery.
Accommodations:
-Comfortable rooms for two are the norm
-Towels and linens are provided
-Some private rooms available
All rooms have shared hall bath
Meals:
-Whole foods vegetarian and vegan cuisine prepared with love
-Organic vegetables and herbs from the garden and our farm in season
-Homemade desserts and meat meal options at request
Extras:
-Swimming pond
-Massage Therapists available
-Private retreats and small group gatherings (starting at 20 people) welcome
(weddings, family reunions, etc)
-A surrounding of love, beauty, and passion for service
is a Residential Spiritual Community, conference and retreat center, as well as a
school of esoteric study. Located at the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, as a
host facility for retreats and group events we provide a hall for gatherings of up to
one hundred participants, and a secluded campground conference center capable
of hosting up to two hundred and fifty guests in tents, hermitage huts and cabins.
Groups who rent our mountain facilities may elect for total self-structuring
concerning use of the facility or when renting our main campus avail themselves of
our experienced staff of cooks and hosts meeting spaces, dining facilities, and
guest rooms with single and shared accommodations available for up to 50 people.
Open meadows, springs, woodlands, and organically farmed fields surround the
dwellings and meetings spaces with sacred presence. Gardens invite guests to
wander or rest in the midst of the beauty of every season. Trails and roads provide
access to more than 400 acres of field and forest. Indoor spaces reflect the outer
sacredness creating an atmosphere conducive to contemplation, reflection, and
discovery.
Accommodations:
-Comfortable rooms for two are the norm
-Towels and linens are provided
-Some private rooms available
All rooms have shared hall bath
Meals:
-Whole foods vegetarian and vegan cuisine prepared with love
-Organic vegetables and herbs from the garden and our farm in season
-Homemade desserts and meat meal options at request
Extras:
-Swimming pond
-Massage Therapists available
-Private retreats and small group gatherings (starting at 20 people) welcome
(weddings, family reunions, etc)
-A surrounding of love, beauty, and passion for service
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Abode Shuttle Pricing as of 2009- please contact the shuttle service for up to date prices. I am told they are nearly the same. Albany (NY) Airport 1 Person $50 2 Persons $30 each 3+ Persons $25 each Albany (NY) Bus / Train 1 Person $35 2+ Persons $20 each Pittsfield (MA) Bus / Train 1-3 Persons $15 Total Stewart Airport (New Windsor, NY) 1-3 Persons $95 Total 4-5 Persons $135 Total Bradley Airport (CT) 1-3 Persons $75 Total Wassaic (NY) Train 1-3 Persons $65 Total Framingham (MA) 1-3 Persons $95 Total |