The Rowe Center is more than a camp or conference center, it is a place where souls come to connect, where families come to celebrate and thought leaders come to increase awareness and heighten senses.
Our retreat center is nestled in the East Berkshires in the town of Rowe, Massachusetts, a close knit community founded in 1785. Traditions that have been built over the years have created a vibrant culture, and an openness to new ideas has kept the town of Rowe growing and evolving.
The History of The Rowe Center
Rowe’s summer camps have inspired and delighted kids since 1924. We offer three camps for ages 8-18. Many of our campers are legacy campers, sharing the same Rowe experience enjoyed by their parents and grandparents.
Rowe’s weekend workshops have provided a place to learn and grow in a small, intimate forum since 1974. Alumni campers frequently return for our adult camps, as they relax, renew relationships and reminisce over their shared camp experiences.
The authentic relationships we develop with our teachers and thought leaders keeps The Rowe Center a recurring destination for their events. This is a place to unwind, and become immersed in nature and community. From intimate meetings to large conferences our guests enjoy the beautiful surroundings, the from-scratch cooking as well as comfortable accommodations.
The History of The Rowe Center
Our Mission & Philosophy
Our Mission
Unitarian Universalist Rowe Camp & Conference Center is a spiritual and educational organization offering opportunities for the presentation and exchange of a wide variety of ideas and beliefs consistent with Unitarian Universalist principles and values.
Our purpose is to help people make better sense of their lives and help them make their world a better place in which to live. Our mission is to provide opportunities for people to explore diverse, far-reaching subjects in order to learn about themselves, each other, our cultures and the earth, and go forth with new knowledge, insight, and courage. We do this by offering, in a safe and supportive environment, camp and conference programs that touch people’s depths and have a lasting effect.
Our Philosophy
The Rowe Center’s philosophy arises from a deep faith in the fundamental goodness of human beings, the abiding miracle of life on earth, and the soul-sustaining beauty of creation. Rowe offers workshops on nature and spirituality to connect people to the ineffable; on relationships and communication to connect people with each other; on politics and ideas to support people in creating a better world; and on self-improvement, creativity, and the arts to help people flourish.
