Rowecenter • EST. 1924
Camps & Confererences
What We Offer
Learn more about our Services
Youth Camps
Our summer camps in Massachusetts were founded in 1924 by Unitarian minister Anita Trueman Pickett to address urgent issues of race, industry, and war. We offer immersive programs for youth ages eight to 18, welcoming and celebrating LGBTQIA+ campers. Everyone collaborates to shape their own unique camp experience at Rowe, a proud haven of discovery, connection, and growth.
Programs
Our conference center began hosting mission-aligned events in 1974, expanding to online courses in 2020. Presenters with diverse teachings and philosophies share our dedication to building community and transforming lives, creating spaces for all ages to explore, reflect, grow, and play. Whether online or in-person, these gatherings foster authentic, meaningful connection and care.
Adult Camps
Summer camp experiences for adults await in our beautiful natural setting. We offer multiple programs centered on personal growth and healing, mixed with the carefree spirit of childhood. Kindred Spirits and Labor Day Men’s Retreats have a beloved legacy at Rowe. Camps for emerging adults, alumni, and Members & Friends of Rowe also enrich our thriving and inclusive community.
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Private Rentals
The Rowe Center offers an inviting setting for group rentals and private personal retreats, available from September to May. Nestled in the beautiful Berkshires, our 50-acre retreat provides a cozy, home-like atmosphere with comfortable lodging, delicious homemade food, and stunning natural surroundings.
Our Accommodations
The Rowe Center offers an inviting setting for group rentals and private personal retreats, available from September to May. Nestled in the beautiful Berkshires, our 50-acre retreat provides a cozy, home-like atmosphere with comfortable lodging, delicious homemade food, and stunning natural surroundings.
About us
About UU Rowe Camp and Conference Center
Rowe is more than just weekend conferences. Rowe is also a space for individual and group gatherings for the purpose of personal retreats aligned with the mission of The Rowe Center . Take advantage of our housing, from private rooms to cabin bunkhouses; delicious, healthy food; large spaces to gather inside or out; and the quiet solitude of our surrounding natural beauty.
Our Mission
Discover Rowe’s heart and purpose: we are a historic camp and retreat space in the mountains of northwest Massachusetts, dedicated to building community and transforming lives. We create opportunities for people of all ages to explore, reflect, grow, and play, guided by a vision of inclusive, participatory communities filled with joy, respect, love, and a hint of whimsy.
Our history
Learn about Anita Trueman Pickett, the visionary founder of Rowe Camp & Conference Center. Her pioneering spirit and commitment to free thought continue to shape our inclusive culture of personal growth and spiritual exploration. Explore how this remarkable woman’s legacy laid the groundwork for the dynamic community we cherish today.
Our Leadership
The Rowe Board of Trustees provides essential oversight—from policy-making and strategic planning to revenue growth—ensuring our mission’s vitality. Composed of 7 to 11 members, including four officers and up to seven at-large trustees, this team represents the diverse communities we serve. Discover how these devoted stewards uphold Rowe’s vision for connection and transformation.
Donate Today
Are you passionate about the mission of The Rowe Center? Our small non-profit conference and retreat center is a wonderful place to donate your time, money and talent. Volunteer or Donate today!