A sacred space for awakening.
The Design
Every element of the new retreat center has been shaped with the inner life of practitioners at heart. The buildings will sit in harmonic relationship with the landscape, allowing the quiet to come forward. This will be a house of refuge—beautifully crafted to hold the depth of practice for which IMS is known.
Location
- Situated on a quiet stretch of Pleasant Street on IMS-owned land in Barre, MA
- Bordered by conservation-restricted forest and walking trails
- Within walking distance of the Retreat Center, allowing shared infrastructure and staffing
Facilities
- Capacity for 60 retreatants
- Fully ADA-compliant meditation hall and accommodations
- A layout that fosters privacy, serenity, and deep focus
Sustainability
- Designed to meet Passive House and LEED standards
- Environmentally responsible construction and landscaping
- Energy efficiency that supports IMS’s long-term financial and ecological sustainability
We’re not rushing the third center project. We’re listening—to each other, to the land. That’s how something lasting gets built.”
~ Sheldon Pennoyer, Architect
Digital integration
- High-quality hybrid functionality, allowing practitioners around the world to join retreats and Dharma events from home
- Flexible design that can grow and adapt to meet the changing needs of a global sangha
This will be a sacred space for awakening—one that honors IMS’s deep reverence for tradition, care for the environment, and openness to innovation.
