Located an hour south of Rochester, New York, Springwater Center offers silent meditation retreats and year-round guest visits in a beautiful and spacious facility on 212 acres of country land with streams, meadows, forests, a pond, and miles of walking trails.The essence of retreat at Springwater is being together in the simplicity and openness of silent awareness. Attending moment-to-moment to what is happening within and without, in a spirit of wonder, curiosity, and discovery.

About the work exchange & volunteer program

You can volunteer  outside of retreat in exchange for room and meals. Volunteer work is usually in the kitchen, housekeeping, painting, construction, or summer gardening. If you have skills or limitations with these jobs, please share this information with your host.

Like staff, volunteers work from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm five days per week. Work week is Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday off. You must work a full week to get the days off without charge.

It may be possible to make arrangements to volunteer half-days and pay guest charges at a reduced rate. These arrangements are made on a case-by-case basis.

First time volunteer stays are limited to five weeks. If you wish to visit for more than a week, staff must approve your proposal first.

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