Frequently Asked Questions

Below you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions from guests, visitors, and retreat hosts. We hope this helps you prepare for your visit, here at the Abode

  • We offer many different types of events, here at the Abode. From helping teachers host retreats, renting out our space to groups, sharing our campus with weddings, or holding workshops and day events. Our programming touches on the range of themes like nature, education, wellness, and spirituality.

  • We are an open campus and welcome folks stopping by anytime from 9am-5pm. Stroll the gardens, see campus, take a hike, we’d love for you to come explore the Abode.

  • The Abode can sleep up to 91 guests on our main campus.

  • A: Yes! We don’t have an in-house shuttle service, we but often recommend using our partner Berkshire Shuttle which is very easy to use. Uber is also available.

  • We welcome volunteers year-round! Opportunities include kitchen support, gardening, maintenance, hospitality, and event assistance. Visit our “Volunteer” page or reach out to our team to learn more.

  • Yes! We are an open campus, everyday, 9am - 5pm, with also the ability to book a room to stay the night. If interested in staying the night, you can find out more information on the “Stay With Us” page.

  • We offer many types of accommodations, including private rooms, shared dorm rooms, along with seasonal camping options

  • Yes! The Abode is family friendly, with even a children’s room with books and play toys. If attending a retreat, it may have other recommendations, so we advise you to contact us directly to find out if the interested program is child friendly.

  • Yes, free on-site parking is available for all guests.

  • Yes, please let us know your dietary needs when registering. We regularly accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.

  • Yes, we have high speed internet in our main lodging building, so you can stay connected or work from those spaces. We also tend to get cell service for most cellphone providers. 

  • A: You can self check in anytime after 3 pm of your arrival day, and we ask you check out before 12pm on your day of departure.

  • A: As much as we love pets of all kinds, we do not allow any pets on campus. 

  • K) Guests who cancel more than 30 days before the event are eligible for a full refund, less an 10% cancellation fee. Guests who cancel 30 to 7 days before the event are eligible to receive a full credit toward a future program. Cancellations made within 7 days of the event start date, or after the event has begun, are non-refundable.

Illustrated map of The Abode Retreat and Spiritual Center showing buildings, gardens, parking areas, and roads, with a legend on the right listing the facilities and their floors.