Our workshop
buildings offer a charming, yet simple and neutral atmosphere
in which a wide variety of gatherings take place -- from small
personal growth seminars, to movement work or yoga, to large conferences.
Our natural, secluded setting and healing springs create an environment
that is relaxing, safe and supportive for people involved in a
process of self-discovery.
Workshop participants
receive extra value, as their class fees include indoor or outdoor
camping space and full use of Harbin’s facilities, including
pools, hiking trails, guest kitchen use, and even attendance at
many special events. Your participants are also welcome to take
advantage of our excellent bodywork services, restaurant, cafes
and market at additional cost.
We have three
distinctive, self-contained buildings that can accommodate 15-150
people. Each building has a full kitchen and facilitator bedroom.
We rent these buildings on a per-person basis. We can quote exceptionally
reasonable rates for midweek workshop rentals.
Although our
primary function is to simply rent you the space, we do also provide
some promotional support through our quarterly catalog and web
site.
Although outdoor
camping is always an option, workshop participants come to appreciate
the indoor camping because it fosters a sense of closeness and
belonging, and is often supportive of the process of the workshop.
We do, of course, have rooms to rent in the Harbin retreat buildings
for those who need more private accommodations.
Catering services
are available for every size of group and every taste.
The
Conference Center
This cathedral-like space has a high, arched ceiling and a
very large room (40’x65’) that can accommodate 45 to
150 participants. The beautiful wood floor is ideal for dancing
and movement; the Conference Center can also be rented with carpeting
in sections, as desired. The sound and lighting are particularly
good and flexible. The Conference Center has two outdoor pools,
which can be set for different temperatures, making one perfect
for Watsu (water massage) and another for social or meditative
soaking. Photos.
The
Mountain Lodge
Whether it's for a family celebration, shower, writer's weekend,
group retreat or workshop, this Lodge is perfect for gatherings
with up to 22 participants. It may be booked as a guest
lodge (children welcome), or as a workshop facility. The sunny
meeting room is 23'x23'; downstairs features a private bedroom
and kitchen facilities. The Lodge is self-contained and completely
private, surrounded by spacious decks, oak trees, hilltop views
and many hiking trails. Photos.
The
Meadow Building
Perfect for groups of 22 to 44. Only a short hike to the Pools
on Mainside, the Meadow Building has decks overlooking Harbin
creek. Adjacent is the meadow itself, a beautiful site for camping.
All rooms are on one floor, making the flow from kitchen to dining
to workshop space (26’x30’) very comfortable. Photos.
To receive
more information about booking a workshop space, call our workshop
coordinators.
Workshop
Office (707) 987-0379
California toll-free: 1-800-273-7736
Or e-mail us at: 
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