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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 Barefoot-Boogie/Dance Home community gathers to dance twice a week. Home to 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. If you are a dancer looking for rehearsal space, please note that both the floor in the big room and skyklight room are carpet with thick pads, not sub-wood floors.

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.

The Skylight Room, aptly named with it's huge circular skylight, measures 840 square feet. It will comfortably fit about 15 people. The Big Room (also known as The Annex in days past) is 1500 sq. feet and has a limit of about 62 people. Backjack and folding chairs as well as folding tables are provided. Each room has a separate stereo system. The sound system in the big room that Dance Home uses is not available to the general public unless a member of Dance Home is hired to operate it.

A beautifulskylight , designed and built according to the principles of sacred geometry by Peter MacGill, lights the hallway in between the Skylight Room and the "Big" room. A 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 Tuesday and Friday nights are usually always booked by Barefoot Boogie and 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 Skylight Room's day rate starts at $24/hr with discounts of up to 20% depending on time used.

The Big Room's day rate starts at $30/hr with discounts of up to 20%, depending on time used.

Occasionally, the main office spaces come up for rent.

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.