Everything you need to know about being a guest at Sirius.
For over 48 years, Sirius has welcomed visitors from all over the world to experience what this eco village has to offer. Whether that is taking a guided tour throughout the forest, relaxing on a retreat or participating in one of our hosted educational programs. There is something for everyone here.
The Sirius Community Center serves as the central hub for guest accommodations, program meeting spaces and dining. In the tradition of retreat-style housing, our accommodations are kept intentionally minimalistic to provide opportunity for rest and recharge, without the usual day-to-day distractions. However, WiFi is provided for those bringing their own devices.
To learn about the latest upcoming events, click here for the event list. To become familiar with our regular community activities that you can take part in, click here.
Please explore the rest of the site to discover the different ways to connect with Sirius. From getting involved in our internship program, attending or hosting events and retreats, Sirius continues to serve as an oasis and model of sustainability, community, education, and spirituality: our fourfold mission.
To arrange a tour, overnight stay, inquire about hosting/booking a guest group, retreat, conference, event and everything in between please contact Lana and Irina, the guest services managers.
Phone:
Call us at (413) 206-6020
If you to do not reach a staff member, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible
E-mail:
guest.services@siriuscommunity.org
Many rooms, guest showers and facilities are conveniently located in the Community Center. The guest spaces are mostly shared rooms, with two or three beds in each room. If you’d like a more private experience, there are two private rooms that both have a queen-size bed. For larger groups, we also offer accommodations in a building that is only a 2 minute walk away.
Conference Guest Rates
Please contact our guest department at the above phone number or email to discuss rates for conferences or overnight stays.
Forms of payment accepted: Paypal, credit/debit cards, cash, check to Sirius Inc
*Sorry, we do not refund your payment if cancellation is made within 24 hours of your booked date
Guest meals are prepared in our certified vegetarian commercial kitchen by people who care deeply about the planet and your health. Our cooks use organic ingredients, many of which are grown right here in our gardens, orchards and greenhouses.
We have indoor and outdoor seating, plus tables in the greenhouse, which can be toasty warm on the coldest days just from the sun. Everyone pitches in during cleanup, so our guests get a chance to meet and chat with our members and neighbors who participate in community meals.
Do you have a special diet? Let us know ahead of time so that we can be sure to accommodate your needs.
Meals:
Monday through Friday dinner is served at 6:30 PM starting with a meal-time blessing. Guests, friends and neighbors are welcome to join these meals for $10. Children always eat for free. Please make sure to send a message to guest.services@siriuscommunity.org beforehand to reserve your spot.
Weekend breakfast is offered on Saturday and Sunday for $10 per person. Coffee and tea will be available at the self-serve tea station at 7:00 AM and breakfast is served at 8:00 AM.
For the benefit of all of our members and guests, we ask visitors to observe the following protocols:
- We wish to maintain a cigarette smoke-free environment.
- Please do not bring any alcohol or drugs.
- Sirius allows certified, service animals.
- Please refrain from using scented products like perfumes, colognes, hair products, etc.
- Please do not light candles or incense in guest rooms. Candles may be used in meeting rooms as long as they are placed in fireproof receptacles designed for that purpose and are extinguished when the room is unoccupied, such as during meals or breaks.
Here is a list of items that you can bring that will make your stay at Sirius more comfortable.
- Toiletries (soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, razor, hairbrush etc)
- Flashlight for getting around forested paths at night (especially for those camping). We have extras, if needed.
- Insect repellent (Picaridin based recommended, or DEET)
- Water bottle, sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen
- Walking/hiking shoes for outdoors and hiking trails
- Winter: snowshoes or crampons (so that you don’t slip on any icy paths)
- Summer: bathing suit for the pond or sauna.
Because of our location in the beautiful forests of the Pioneer Valley, cellphone service may be spotty. That’s why we offer complimentary wifi access to all guests and visitors so that calls and messages can still be made. (The wifi password is included in the welcome packet that will be given to you upon arrival.)
Address:
Sirius Community
72 Baker Road
Shutesbury, MA 01072
We recommend getting directions through Google maps.