Retreats
Owned and operated by md传媒国产剧 College, the primary mission of the Connors Center is to provide a venue for contemplative retreats. Our 80-acre estate offers a serene environment for reflection.
Indoor Spaces
Main Parlor
This magnificent formal parlor features wood paneling, French doors, and a large fireplace. The Main Parlor can also be combined with the Dover Parlor and Estate Room for larger receptions and overlooks a garden terrace, which can accommodate a labyrinth.
- Dimensions:听38' x 23.5'
- Capacity: 70 (theater); 36 (circle of soft seating)
- Ideal for:听mid-size retreats or quiet reflection
Estate Room
The Estate Room, located off the Main Parlor, provides a beautiful space for large retreats.
- Dimensions: 57' x 31'
- Capacity: 160 (theater); 100 (circle); 90 (crescent rounds)
- Ideal for:听large retreats, labyrinth space, prayer space
Dover Parlor
A grand carved mantle is the focal point of this elegant parlor.听 Standard furnishings include soft seating couches. Retreatants can take advantage of an outdoor patio attached to the space - or walk to the serene St. Cecilia鈥檚 Garden.
- Dimensions: 25.5' x 19'
- Capacity: 35 (theater); 18 (circle of soft seating)
- Ideal for:听听small retreats or quiet reflection
Charles River Meeting Room
The Charles River Meeting Room offers fully modern amenities and traditional accents. The multipurpose space can be configured to serve a broad range of needs.
- Dimensions: 25' x 53'
- Capacity: 50 (theater); 36 (u-shape); 40 (hollow square)
- Ideal for: student retreats
Garden Terrace Room
This bright and airy space features high ceilings and large doors that open onto the expansive grounds. With exceptional light and a cheery color palate, this room is an ideal setting for daytime and evening events.
- Dimensions: 18鈥� x 28鈥�
- Capacity: 16 (square); 40 (dinner); 45 (theater)
- Ideal for: board retreats, artspace
Sun Parlor
The Sun Parlor offers a bright and cozy space to connect and relax.
- Dimensions: 29' x 16'
- Capacity: 20 (circle of soft seating)
- Ideal for: small retreats and staff lounge
Hospitality Suite
This modern room offers guests an opportunity to rest and relax on soft seating furniture.听 Many guests take advantage of the outdoor deck attached to the suite, as well as all the complimentary snacks and beverages.
- Dimensions: 25' x 56'
- Capacity: 20 (lounge)
- Ideal for: quiet reflection and evening socials
Reflection Room(s)
These cozy spaces forgo traditional furniture and instead offer plenty of pillows for relaxation and reflection.
- Dimensions: Varies
- Capacity:听Varies
- Ideal for: personal reflection and spiritual direction
Siena House
Need an all-in-one retreat or meeting space with a kitchen to cook your own meals? Siena House offers basic retreat facilities for value-conscious groups.
- Capacity: 24 (lounge)
- Ideal for: student retreats, immersion trip lodging
Outdoor Spaces
Pavilion
After a quiet walk along the trails, enjoy a debriefing session in the Pavilion while surrounded by Mother Nature. The Pavilion offers a covered, open-air space.
- Dimensions: 26.5' x 62.5'
- Capacity:听80 (seated at picnic tables)
- Ideal for: outdoor retreat activities
St. Cecilia's Garden
Originally designed by Olmsted and Vaux, famed landscape designers of New York City鈥檚 Central Park, St. Cecilia鈥檚 Garden features beautiful fieldstone pathways and picturesque flower beds.
- Dimensions: 69' x 58.5'
- Ideal for: Nature walks, outdoor prayer services, labyrinths and quiet reflection
Lower Garden and Arched Terrace
The expansive lower garden positioned adjacent to the archways and stone staircases that make the Connors Center truly distinctive. Appointed with cafe tables and wicker rockers, this is a favorite area among all our guests.
- Dimensions: 142' x 53'
- Ideal for: Nature walks, outdoor prayer space, labyrinths and quiet reflection
Main House
The Main House of the Connors Center offers a broad range of amenities and resources, including:听
- Access to our Hospitality Suite, with a piano, foosball table, air hockey table, and other entertainment
- Fitness center
- On-site professional event coordinator
- Free parking
- Wireless internet
Audiovisual and technology costs are included in the rental fee for the property. The following items may be placed on reserve for your group on a first come, first serve basis:
- LCD projector
- Projector screen
- Easels
- Flipchart paper and markers
- Lectern with microphone
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Siena House
Amenities offered in Siena House are limited to a LCD projector and screen.听听
The Connors Center works with outside vendors to provide many specialty amenities and services not listed above. Visit our vendor page for more information.
Signature Suites (main house)
The Connors Center offers six finely appointed guest suites. Each room offers a queen-size bed, a private bathroom, cable television, and wireless internet.
Guest Wing Suites (main house)
The Connors Center听offers 21 additional suites with queen- or full-size beds, private bathrooms, and wireless internet.
Guest Bedrooms (main house)
The Connors Center听offers 36 guest bedrooms with shared bathrooms.
Siena House
Siena House offers two-, four-, and six-person bedrooms. Linens are provided and groups are expected to make their own beds.
Please speak with our staff for more information about lodging options. All lodging fees are subject to the Massachusetts lodging tax.
The Connors Center provides all catering arrangements and is able to offer you a wide range of dining options and flawless on-site execution.
Main House
Our menus are custom created to meet your individual needs. In addition to traditional selections, we have experience accommodating a range of special dietary and allergy needs.
Siena House
This small retreat house is the only on-site facility that offers the flexibility for groups to bring and prepare their own meals. Catered options are also available.
Facility Rental
As meeting sizes and requests are highly variable, all meeting and conference facility rates are determined based on space use and number of guests.
Deposits
An initial nonrefundable deposit is due when the contract is signed.
Cancellations
If the reservation is cancelled, the sponsor will be responsible for a cancellation fee as outlined in their contract.
Payments
Payments for events are by check made payable to md传媒国产剧 College or with a credit card.
Catering
Since all menus are specifically created for each event, catering costs will vary depending upon menu selections. A 20 percent administrative fee will be added to all catering costs. This fee is used to supplement the operation of the center, including setup, breakdown, and cleaning costs; it is not a tip, gratuity, or service fee.
Other Fees
Any additional services required will be charged directly to the client.听 These may include damage fees, police services, valet parking, coat check, etc.听听
