Good Commons specializes in customizing getaways for yoga instructors, corporate retreat leaders, meditation instructors, reunions and weddings. This large historic solar powered beauty sleeps up to 19 people in our 6 bedrooms and sleeping loft with five and a half bathrooms. The retreat home features a large second floor living room with gas fire place and a third floor living room which is used as a massage room if you choose that amenity.
Our private chefs provide high quality nutritious meals with local produce, when available, in our well equipped chefs kitchen loaded with locally made serving dishes for a lovely presentation. We can satisfy most dietary requests and restrictions and each menu is tailored to your tastes and requests. Onsite massage and class instruction is available. We feature natural body and hair products by Flourish Natural Bodycare. A typical stay with us is 3 night weekend, but we can customize your length of stay to fit your needs up to a two weeks.
Our 750 sq ft studio is ideal for yoga retreats, meditation retreats. It also acts as a great play rooms for kids during your family reunion or a lovely space for a small wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. Our large eclectic harvest table seats over 20.
Nestled between Killington and Okemo Mountain, there is an array of four season outdoor activities an easy drive away. Our repeat guests visit from Boston, New Hampshire, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania.
Faith
Non-Faith Based:
Non-Faith Based
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: GOOD COMMONS is dedicated to providing an essential resource: space.
At Good Commons, we believe in consistently striving to be more conscious citizens. We value art. We value healing. We respect the personal and creative process. We value change and all the glories and struggles that accompany change. We value the beauty of slowing down and going easy on the self.
Average Cost: $$$
Good Commons charges one price for the first 16 people at our facility for lodging and chef services. You, as the instructor/s, charge what you prefer on top of this fixed amount to your students. A small overage charge for the entire weekend is charged to you for guests above the first 16. Our meals are all prepared with local ingredients, when available. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advanced notice! Our food is quite beautiful and nutritious!
Environment: Lake / Pond, Mountain, River / Stream, Rural, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Pet Friendly: Yes!
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
We are a community solar powered facility (our array is in Townsend, VT). Our primary heat source is solar powered as well. We upgraded all of our weatherization in January of 2015. It is our policy to continue to seek improvements by conserving energy, water, and other natural resources; reducing waste generation; recycling and purchasing recycled products; and reducing our use of toxic materials. Composting mandatory.
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
19
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
35
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| The Studio | 750 | 35 | The studio is also fully equipped with yoga mats and props (blankets, blocks, et al.) for a class of up to 25 people. Local teachers are available upon request. We have additional tables and chairs for meetings and drop clothes for painting classes. |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Weddings, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Amenities: Fire Pit / Circle, Fireplaces, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Hardwood / Tile (non-carpet), Hot Tub, Laundry Services, Massage Services, Meditation Hall, On-line / Internet Access, Walking/ Hiking Trails, Yoga Classes
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Dorm
Total Number of Rooms:
7
Children OK: Yes!
Housing: 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 19--all decorated differently in a unique Vermont style.
Bedroom 1 – 2 twin/ single
Bedroom 2 – 2 twin/ single
Bedroom 3 – 1 double , 1 twin/ single
Bedroom 4 – 1 double
Bedroom 5 – 1 double , 1 twin/ single
Bedroom 6 – 1 king , 1 twin/ single
Bedroom 7 – 1 double , 8 twin/ single on Third Floor
All beds, linens, towels are freshly laundered, and a washer and dryer are available on the second floor.
5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath on First Floor
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Available On Site, Kitchen - Shared, Provided - All Meals, Provided - Some Meals
Location of this Retreat:
4771 Route 100A
Plymouth, VT 05056
United States
Travel Info: The house is located right off of Route 100 in the heart of Plymouth, VT. This is halfway between Killington and Okemo — about 9 miles to each mountain or 6 miles to the Killington gondola. Pico is about 17 miles away.
Good Commons is located 1.5 hrs from Burlington, 2.5 hours from Boston, 2.25 hrs from Albany. Find us almost in the heart center of Vermont!
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Remit Kreitner Director, Jaya Yoga Center
11/18/2015
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"From the moment of arrival at Good Commons you know you are in competent and welcoming hands. The grounds and the house are everything you'd want in a Vermont retreat experience, with Tesha and her chef at the helm. Tesha delivers a rare level of warmth and her desire for her guests to have a great time at the retreat house is evident in every detail. We'll never forget steaming music to various rooms, the crackling fire pit and, of course, the secret marshmallow drawer in kitchen!"
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Roman Szpond
10/20/2015
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"The Good Commons retreat experience never ceases to amaze us! We have brought numerous large yoga retreat groups to the center over the past years, and our dedicated students have always left with happy hearts, full bellies and wonderful memories of their time away. Tesha as the consummate host/owner is right by his side—and as a team they have cultivated a spirited and dedicated following."
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Jerry & Susanne Flower
6/1/2015
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“A highlight of our travels every year is one or two long weekends at Good Commons, enjoying Tesha's enthusiastic hospitality and Matthew's creative cooking. They are an ideal combination of inspired host and chef, who make everything seem so effortless (even a transportation disaster and a devastating flood!). Guests are constantly begging for recipes and details of their next weekend event.”
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Reservation Criteria: Please reach out for specific pricing and availability. Pricing varies during time of year. We charge a $1000 deposit for the entire facility for meals and lodging. Final balances are divided in half and due 60 and 30 days out from your retreat. Credit cards, check, money order and cash accepted.
Retreat Contact: Mary Camilleri, Booking Manager
Phone: 802-776-8333
Website:
View Retreat Website
Organization Contact:
Good Commons
4771 Route 100A
Plymouth, VT 05056
United States
Organization Website: View Organization Website