Bring Your Retreat to the Abode!

The Abode is a beautifully renovated Shaker site that offers historic and comfortable spaces for your retreat in an inspiring landscape . All accommodations and meeting rooms are centered around a lovely stone courtyard for easy access. Amenities include an authentic Shaker dining room, a welcoming library and many acres of hiking trails with access to forest, field and stream. A calm and nurturing atmosphere is maintained for all individuals and groups in an effort to support their work.

Send us a message today to learn more about your sanctuary in the Berkshires!

The Abode has 42 guest rooms with over 70 beds


Individual Stays
are private rooms in a quiet retreat house with access to a common area kitchen to prepare your own meals.

Minimum Group Size (with meals) for Group Retreats is 30 people

All overnight group stays include the following:
~guest rooms w/ single, shared and dorm options

~farm to table breakfast, lunch and dinner

~use of facility & grounds

~facility-wide WiFi

Beautiful Historic Buildings and Central Stone Courtyard

On-Site Dining Facilities with Farm-to-Table Meals

Contact Us: Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-5pm

Phone: 518-794-8090

Email: programs@theabode.org

If you would like to book a stay, hold your event at the Abode, or just want to know more, please email Programs@theabode.org

Meditation Hall for meetings, workshops and concerts and plenty of small group gathering spaces

Outdoor spaces for hiking, meeting and relaxation

The Abode of the Message

5 Abode Rd, New Lebanon, NY 12125