Our Services
A group meets weekly for 45 minutes of meditation on Mondays & Thursdays at 6:30 pm in the Farm House Studio.
All are welcome.
A weekly all-levels yoga class is held from 8:30 – 10 am on Saturdays.
Contact us if you are interested in attending. Private lessons can also be arranged.
Meals and cooking courses can be arranged with our chef. During the summer, fruits & vegetables come straight from our gardens and orchards.
A beautiful site for outdoor painting & drawing, plus plenty of indoor space for art making. Group courses can be arranged.
Rent the whole center to host your own gathering. The site is great for retreats, meetings, reunions, workshops or restorative getaways.
The perfect spot to hold or attend a retreat. The beautiful grounds offer many options for people to come together or find respite.
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The Empty Center is a place for people to be and be together. One hundred and eighty acres full of trees, pastures, hills, ponds, and wildlife help that to happen. We offer this space in service.
Located thirty minutes from both Brattleboro, Vermont and Stratton Mountain, in the West River Valley, the Empty Center in Townshend offers an ideal setting for retreats, events, meetings, and workshops. Beyond all the space to roam and relax in, there are three houses and a cabin available for rent. The Farm House has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, as well as ample indoor meeting space and an open studio for meditation, yoga, or dance. The Garden House has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a chef’s kitchen. The Pond House is a one-bedroom cottage with a bathroom, a small kitchen, and a living/dining room. The Sugar House is a cabin with electricity, but no running water. A dome yurt is also available for camping or gatherings. Meals of fresh whole foods that highlight vegetables grown here on the farm can be arranged for small groups. Meals for vegetarians, vegans or any dietary restrictions are available with advanced notice. Feel free to inquire about the possibilities. The center seeks to operate in harmony with nature in the products we buy, the way we garden, and how we’ve renovated the space.