Our huge home and unique property is being opened to select guests to use for meetings, teach-ins, mini-gatherings and “who knows.” There will be small Venues available for reservation/rent with a sense of “haven” from the outside world. The main floor has a Common usable by everyone attending a private Venue, or for special larger Events sponsored by the non-profit woodHenge Foundation. Use is for registered guests only with special rules for behavior in the Common Area and respect for others. Review the Haven Rules.
This is not a business, but Venues can provide services or sell product on their own accountability. We will exist on donations from enthused Members and Friend of Haven. Most Venue reservations will be though AirBnB for a small fee to cover some utilities, maintenance and cleaning. The required sales tax is a donation to the County for supportive fire, legal and road maintenance.
The Center is a “work in progress” with an opportunity for interested parties to provide input as to types of Venues desired, scheduling and support. Each Wednesday evening 5:30PM – 7:00PM is set aside for a Meet&Greet and tour of the facilities. The first Sunday of each month from 10:00AM – Noon is also set aside for a Meet&Greet following the non-religious Sunrise Celebration. Venues are available for all types of legal activities, but preference will be given to those consistent with the woodHenge Foundation Mission – protection of land/resources, animal husbandry, metaphysical freedom, education and citizenship. Venues will be for 3½ hours in a Four-Hour window
Morning, Noon, Afternoon & Evening. Multiple time-slots and reservations for regular day or weekly usage will get special consideration. No overnight reservations.
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Haven Venues
The Common. The main floor rooms of Living, Kitchen, Dining, Walk, Ally, Pantry, OldBath, AngleBath, plus the front and side porches. Wheelchair accessible. All guests have shared access to these spaces with restrictions as noted in Home Rules. Several Venues may be active in any time slot except for Feast, Gather and Retreat activities.
Picnic. An immense, private side yard with firepit, BBQ, picnic tables and swing. Wheelchair accessible from a front driveway or side porch/kitchen. Part of Common Area unless reserved.
SunRoom. A large 12X26’ room suitable for teach-in, conference or physical activities. Accessible with lots of light. Includes the use of either:
SkyRoom. A large “water theme” atrium and privacy as desired.
CloseInn. A large, private 12X16’ room for teach-in or meeting.
D’Well. A down-stairs theater and game room partially open to the Common above. Exercise equipment available. Large-screen surround sound with comfortable seating. Ground-level access possible through SettleInn. Very large for teach-in, meeting, movie night or games. 22X22’
SettleInn. A ground-level 12X24’ room with 140-year-old oak plank walls. Outside access and connection to D’Well. Teach-in, meeting or respectful music practice. Sound equipment available by special arrangement.
Alcove. An upper-story landing with shared UpBath access. A booth for six with small kitchen, plus a shared open area for teach-in or games. Connects to Cozy and Pine rooms.
Cozy. A 12X14’ private room for a Couples Escape or metaphysical use such as Reiki, Yoga, massage-therapy, healing, readings or meditation. Shared use of the UpBath.
Pine Room. A huge 20X28’ room walled with knotty pine. Available for metaphysical classroom, meetings or movies for select groups. Shared use of the UpBath. Contains a private 8X12’ Cave suitable for readings, meditation, ritual or healing practices.
Hostel. No overnight rentals are possible at this time. The Foundation Agent resides in the MIL apartment on the lower level and may have guests using the Common Area.
InTreat. Think a retreat for a single person or couple in haven from human folly. A one-two day overnight escape adventure can be orchestrated and negotiated. Second honeymoon? Exam preparation? Disabled visitor? Very limited availability.
Planned Venue rent though AirBnB registration is $18.00 with included fees – sales tax bringing that to less than $20.00. This includes respectful use of the Common Areas. Discounts for multiple Venues or back-to-back time slots. Long-term, regular Venue use can be by separate contract. Your actual charge/payment will be in donations made to support the Foundation and keep the Center going. Small ones will be expected for beverages and snacks. Any larger amounts will be used to enhance the Venues and eventual accessibility to the wildlife sanctuary. Annual Memberships in the Foundation are also available with special Haven privileges. Of course, you could also buy the property and do it your way …
Business Activities. This property is Zoned A-1. Any business activity must comply with Jefferson County definitions. Any sale of goods and services on the property are the sole concern of the renting vendor and not the Foundation. Any license, business or sales tax is between the County/State and the vendor. The Foundation will not be involved in the collection of money or the settling of debt, nor be a shipping/receiving point for packages. Their function is non-profit property rental and management – and the hosting special Events in support of its Mission.
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SPECIAL EVENTS (sponsored by the woodHenge Foundation)
Note: no smoking, chewing, injecting, sniffing of any substance is allowed. No alcoholic beverage or food needing more than microwave heat. No spitin’, cussin’, bullyin’, or whackin’ neither. Your mother does not live here. Be prepared to clean up after yourself and leave everything better than when you came. The main floor Common is wheelchair accessible.
Sunrise Celebration. A limited attendance, non-religious gathering in celebration of man’s covenant with our planet and appreciation of the sun’s essential support of life. First Sunday of each month from 6:00AM-9:00AM by registration. Indoors or out depending … Beverage and snacks available in the Common, with a possibility of pancake breakfast or more exotic foods by donations only. This is not a restaurant. Other Sundays can be reserved for religious Events and similar celebration in the Morning Time Slot. Some coordination with a Saturday Evening Event with guest hostelry is possible for distant travelers.
Meet & Greet. Each Wednesday evening from 5:30PM to 7:00PM is reserved for visitors desiring to explore the Event Center or learn more about being a vendor, teacher, guru, whatever renting a private Event or participating in a Faire. First Sundays from 9:00AM – 11:00AM is also available for those wishing to provide input into future activities of the Center, or for a tour of all Venues and facilities.
Coffee House. A throw back to a Coffee House of the 60-70’s. Bring a sack-lunch/dinner or use the provided beverage and snack supply (suggested donation 50¢ cents to $2.00 depending on item.) Live music by a guest artist on a selected theme – Celtic, Folk or Folk-Rock for background to a gentle, non-invasive environment. Escape from the hum-drum world for 50¢ coffee, respectful chat, incredible music and NO electronic media (leave your phone/computer in the car). Often followed by a theme jam session. Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 11:00AM – 1:30PM. Monday, Wednesday evenings 4:00Pm – 5:30PM. Reservation only.
Celtic Appreciation. Second and Fourth Wednesday evenings from 5:30PM – 9:30PM are reserved for Celtic music. Come to listen or join in with an acoustical instrument. Bring a sack-supper/desert or tap into the available beverage and snack larder by donation. Hosted by Cyn with a ready harp and angel voice. A viewing of Celtic performance is possible in the D’Well Theater. Other evenings are available for artistic appreciation Events requiring the Common Area and/or Theater.
FaireHaven. Several times of a year, or even monthly, all of the Venues and Common Areas will be used for a festival type open market with vendors, stalls, specials rooms, teach-ins, performance, whatever. Not open to the public – still requiring registration. Outside food vendors might be available, as well as outdoor cooking options. Each person is responsible for any financial dealing without involvement of the Foundation except for your generous donations.
Drum Circle or Bardic Circle. An occasional fire-side type evening gathering is possible as an Event in good weather, or inside in bad. This will develop based on input from Members and Friends.
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The Rules!
When in HAVEN …
Welcome to our home! As a registered guest you can expect some protection from the crazy world outside. We ask that you respect the privacy and interests of other guests as well. Here are some house rules for the Common Area.
- The main floor living room, kitchen, dining room, two restrooms and both porches are for the common use of all persons at the Center. Other rooms/areas are Event Venues for private use by reservation only.
- No smoking, use of alcohol or any illegal substance anywhere.
- Use of any phone, computer, camera or recorder is disrespectful to the privacy and serenity of other guests. Leave them in your car. If your profession requires outside communication, make calls on the porch or in a designated “cone of silence.”
- The restrooms are single-person facilities; not a conference, gossip or call center. Be Brief – Be Clean – Be Gone. On a septic tank, so do not put any article in a commode except provided paper.
- Anything you bring with you must leave with you unless deposited in the proper recycle bin, trash can or donation/suggestion box.
- What happens in a private Venue, stays in the Venue. These rooms can be rented “on the cheap” for teach-ins, hobby groups or meetings. The Common Area is not for selling, lecturing or the distribution of literature/materials.
- Beverage, snack and meal items are provided on a “donation only” basis. This is not a business, and your mother is not here to clean up after you.
- No firearms or other weapons allowed. Lock them in your car.
- In general, leave our home better than you found it.
The Haven Event Center is operated by the non-profit woodHenge Foundation to support its wildlife sanctuary. Donations in appreciation of the Haven spirit are readily accepted. Rental fees are only to cover utilities, insurance and taxes. In-Kind work donations are also accepted. Check the Schedule Board or leave a suggestion.
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