Accomodation
Although Accommodation at the Centre is Not currently available ~ we look forward to the time when it is, so are keeping this page on our site ♥
~ and ~ in the meantime, we would love to connect you with another Centre that is!
Please go to our Contact us page for options to get in touch. In Joyous Anticipation of speaking with you and to being of service!
Accommodation and Meals
Self-Guided Retreat Accommodation, Overnight Getaways and Guided Retreats are available year-round. We welcome anyone needing an overnight retreat at a quiet, peaceful place ~ even if you are on your way to somewhere else, are in our area for a business meeting, attending classes, seeing a specialist for treatment, or visiting friends and family. Breakfast is included; add delicious vegetarian lunch and dinner if desired **.
The Centre
The Centre is a large house located on three acres of wooded. We have 4 guest bedrooms ~ two suites and two bedrooms with bathrooms nearby. See pictures of rooms.
The lower level is handicap accessible, including the entrance, Meditation room, and one bedroom suite with a roll-in shower in the bathroom. There is not currently a means to bring wheelchairs upstairs to the Living/Dining room, so meals would be brought on a tray to the lower level.
Meals are delicious vegetarian, complete and balanced, and tailored to the needs of the course being held or for the type of retreat. Breakfast is an assortment of cereals, fruit, bread, yogurt, milk and juice which you may help yourself to, and is included in the room charge. Dinner includes dessert. On Sundays the lunch and dinner are usually lighter, but satisfying.
** We need to inform you that: Our delicious homecooked meals are prepared with Love in our family kitchen, which is not regulated and inspected by the Clinton County Health department. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions.
Indoor features
The Living/Dining area is available for you to read and relax, and has a tea kettle, teas, mugs, glasses and water out at all times for you to help yourself. A selection of spiritual books is there for you to read while you are here and leave for others to enjoy. Birdfeeders are nearby. There is a three-season room which is a comfortable sitting area much of the year. The Meditation room is available for silent prayer and meditation: everyone of all faiths, meditation practices and traditions is welcome.
Outdoor features
There is a pond with fountain, fish and frogs in the front yard. Overlooking this is a front porch with swing chair. There are lounge chairs available for you to use on the porch or the lawn. The property to the east is a 25 acre Township Park with rustic walking trails. Within a half-mile walk is a 4,000 acre State Wildlife Research area with rustic walking trails. The Michigan Wildlife Conservancy Conference center (The Bengel Center) is a mile down the road, and is also a pleasant place to walk
Eco-friendly features
* The Centre is located out of town in a wooded area, so most of the summer the trees provide natural air conditioning. For any hot and humid stretches, our Energy Star air conditioner keeps the rooms dry, cool and comfortable; and the west-wing suite has a mini-split heat/ac system with thermostats in each room. There are ceiling fans in most of the bedrooms, and secure windows that you may adjust to your liking. The super efficient furnace blower brings in outside air, so the air is changed often and remains fresh year round. This helps us to be at our best.
* We recycle all materials that are accepted in our area and have received a Green Star Award from the Meridian Commercial Recycling Group.
* We compost uncooked food waste – with vegetarian food this is easy.
* As this is a rural property, without concrete paving, there is no issue of runoff to storm drains. The mowed area of the property is small – most of it is undeveloped woods – and we use an electric mower on the small lawn. The driveway and parking areas are gravel and require little maintenance.
* We use compact fluorescent or led light bulbs in lamps which are on for long periods. Heat, water heating and cooking are by propane.
Retreat Accommodation and Meal Rates*
Per day, includes breakfast: Suite including private space for meditating, dining, relaxing, sleeping, and bathroom $tbd
Lunch @ $tbd Dinner @ $tbd
*Meals and accommodation will have 6% State taxes added.
When registering please make payment in full or a deposit of $tbd.
Payment
We do not currently accept credit/debit cards. Please make any checks payable to “SRSC”.
Refund policy: tbd
