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About Solstice Center/302 Pearl St. Studios

The Solstice Center has hosted workshops for years. A hidden gem in the glitz of Boulder, the center is within walking distance of both nature trails and Boulder's Pearl St. Mall.

Today, the space is used by the community in Boulder - and increasingly, beyond - for healing, meditation, therapy, dance/yoga and gatherings of all types:

A place where people present their events and workshops to the Boulder community. A place where the Dance Home community gathers once a week to dance. Home to Lotus Healing Arts, Boulder Ayurveda, Balance Works, Solstice Institute, Dance Home, Hakomi Institute, Renaissance Adventures and many other groups who enjoy using a non-corporate space.

Who Rents Space Here?

As well as the groups mentioned above, the space is available for rent to the general public. As we are located at the edge of a residential neighborhood, quiet, contemplative or moderately exuberant activities are what works the best.

Retreats, classes, workshops, lectures, fundraisers are generally welcome. Music concerts are inappropriate for the space. We have two rooms that the general public can use: details below.

The Skylight Room, aptly named with it's huge circular skylight, measures 840 square feet. It will comfortably fit about 15 people. The east wall is mirrored, and the west wall sports large windows facing an enclosed patio. A small stereo system is provided.

The Big Room (also known as The Annex in days past) is 1400 sq. feet and has a limit of about 62 people. It has a beautiful oak floor, is radiantly heated, and sports beautiful curtains and track lighting. Backjack and folding chairs as well as folding tables are available. 5 large cozy carpets can be used for seating as well. A stereo system for general use is provided.

The Lotus Room , formerly the old downstairs office, is smaller than the Skylight Room but is now a beautiful, open space, with lots of windows, shades and a curtain separating the room from the Stairway. It has beautiful new track lights, a painting of Buddha on the West wall, and a Ganesh from India on the East wall. This room can fit up to 10 or 15 people comfortably and is especially suitable for quiet, meditative groups and gatherings.

The hallway between the Skylight Room and the Big Room has a beautiful skylight , designed and built according to the principles of sacred geometry by Peter MacGill. A small Kitchen separates the two rooms and is stocked with dishes, cups, a dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator, with plenty of space to wash up.

Room Availability

We maintain an electronic calendar which you can peruse for advance scheduling information. Please contact the facility manager, Jonathan Machen, to confirm any dates that you see available for rental. To reach Jonathan, call the main business line at 303-939-8463 and leave a message; to contact Jonathan more immediately, press "0" during the message and you will be transfered to his cell phone. You can also email your inquiries at solsticecenter(AT)mac.com.

If you would like, you can also view our lease on-line. Please note that you may be required to have insurance if you are doing vigorous activity (such as yoga or martial arts).

One thing to keep in mind is that Thursday night is always booked by Dance Home. Although the Big room will be in use starting at about 8, the Skylight Room can be available up until that time.

What Does it Cost?

The evening and weekend rate for the Skylight Room AND the Lotus room is $25/hr with discounts of up to 30% depending on time of day and amount used. (Weekdays before 5pm are $21.25/hr). The Big Room's evening and weekend rate $35/hr; the weekday rate before 5pm is $29.75/hr. Volume discounts apply in all cases. Groups requiting absolute quiet should expect to rent both the Big and Skylight rooms (price is cost of Big room + 1/2 half cost of Skylight Room). Payment is due in full, though if a client wishes to pay ony half as a deposit, 10% will be added to the price.

Click here to see the new rental rate schedule on-line.

Occasionally, the main office spaces come up for rent. Currently (as of February, 2009) the lower east office is vacant. We are looking for a healing arts practitioner. Call or email for details.

History of the Solstice Center

The Solstice Center has had a colorful history in Boulder. Located at the beautifully situated SE corner of 3rd and Pearl in Boulder, the structure has been home to a variety of individuals and groups in the past century.

Originally a residence at the site of a watermelon patch, the building eventually became home to the Rolf Institute, who put down businees roots at 302 Pearl in 1977. Thus began the tradition of healing and group workshops still seen today. The Rolf institute bought the electrical shop ("Action Electric") to the south of the main building and connected the two pieces.

Timeweave, a colorful non-profit that formed in the early 90's took ownership of the building for awhile and used it as a staging ground for their thrice-annual "New Renaissance Festival", dedicated to 'envisioning' (or, as they put it, "remembering" 'a positive future that worked for everyone'). Out of the ashes of Timeweave evolved the not-for-profit Solstice Institute, a transitional owner of the building, dedicated to issues of sustainability, cooperative housing, and joyous dance, which still continues to this day.