Project Overview: In May 2022, our network of organizations became stewards of a beautiful retreat center situated on 19 acres of land in the town of Leyden in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Nestled within a northern hardwood forest and atop gently sloping grassy hills, this retreat center provides a space for healing, learning and rejuvenation for community leaders in the region. CoEverything has helped the Bent Birch Retreat Center team to assess the membership and business model, project managefor their renovation to meet current codes, and real estate development consulting. (2022-ongoing)

Special “Co” Features:

• This project was one of three sites incubated by the Boston Liberatory Space Council - a group of social justice nonprofit partners seeking permanent space in Massachusetts

• Cooperative membership model and nonprofit donor-supported model

Location: 63 N. County Road, Leyden, MA

Team: Rare Forms Design/Build

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