Hosting Meetings
The Christine Center is an ideal environment for conferences, organizational retreats, workshops or group activities. The Center has served the spiritual needs of thousands of people from all over the world for more than 25 years. All are welcome to enjoy our natural sanctuary and to partake of its quiet beauty.
We provide an inspirational, comfortable country setting where your group can create, learn or grow. Delicious natural foods meals, relaxing bodywork, sauna, and hiking trails are available. For one day or several, we offer a large meeting room, communal meals and guestrooms with baths, or private hermitages.
The Christine Center offers overnight accommodations for 40, with additional accommodations at nearby motels, which we will be pleased to arrange for you. Our camping facilities have also been expanded so that we can accommodate 75 or more people during the warmer weather. Our community and staff provide the support needed to create a setting in which any group can be revitalized.
Group Events
The Christine center is the ideal setting for inspiring and invigorating the spirit of your group. Spiritual groups, businesses, retirees, hospitals, clinics, universities and colleges and any civic or community organization will find these tranquil and beautiful surroundings the perfect environment for:
- Retreats
- Meetings
- Workshops and seminars
- Lectures
- Breakout groups
- Roundtable discussions
- Special training classes
- Private interviews
- Recreation
The Christine Center is an ideal space for supporting group practice, interaction, effective communication, and creative thinking.
Gathering Room
The spacious, dome-shaped multi-purpose Meeting/Meditation Room is the perfect setting for group activities and seminars where shared practice and experiential learning facilitate transformation.
The large open space provides ample room for groups of 15 to 150 to gather in ease and comfort. Standard audiovisual equipment is available and includes VCR and monitor, flip chart, recording equipment/sound system and slide projector.
Dining
Our guests say their dining experience is one of the most enjoyable parts of their visit. Meals are served in a relaxed family-style atmosphere. Our kitchen staff prepares delicious and nutritious meals using whole natural foods and locally grown organic produce, when in season. Hearty vegetarian fare is our specialty, and vegan and other special diets can be accommodated. Tasty home-baked muffins, breads and desserts are also served. Our commitment to well-being is expressed through thoughtfully planned and prepared meals that are nourishing as well as nurturing.
Accommodations
See Accommodations Page. We offer special rates for groups of 15 or more. Please call or write for more information.
Testimonials from Retreatants, Work/Study and Seminar Attendees:
"The Christine Center is the Future, Now." Jean Feraca, Public Radio
"This is the perfect place for our retreat: serene, peaceful, nature everywhere and filled with spirit. Thank you to all who are the keepers of this sanctuary, seen and unseen." Carol Mauer, LMT/Shaman
"Beautiful setting, comfortable accommodations, gracious staff. All of these contributed to a most restful and reflective replenishment of my soul, my energy, my love for our cosmos. My heartfelt thanks." Patricia Sullivan, Therapist/spiritual director
"A wonderful container of peace, delectable meals, and a loving and tranquil staff to allow growth and transformation." Todd Perkins, Physician/teacher, May 2008