The Folk Art Guild Guest Center
Workshops, Retreats, Family and Group Gatherings
At the heart of the Rochester Folk Art Guild, the Guest Center is where people come together.
This is where our community hosts workshops, welcomes visiting groups, and offers space for meaningful time away. From artist residencies and educational retreats to family gatherings and creative weekends, the Guest Center is open to anyone seeking connection, inspiration, or rest.
Whether you’re leading a program or joining one of ours, the Guest Center is a place where gatherings take root. We welcome facilitators, families, and organizations to host their own events here, just as we use the space for many of our workshops and public offerings. With overnight lodging and flexible meeting areas surrounded by 350 acres of farmland, forest, and working artist studios, the Guest Center offers a chance to experience the land, the rhythm, and the spirit of life at East Hill Farm.
Our Guest Facilities
Plan Your Retreat
Hosting your artist retreat at the Rochester Folk Art Guild means joining a community dedicated to conscious living, sustainability, and creativity. Our retreat center provides an inspiring environment for both group and individual artist retreats, offering a peaceful and creative space surrounded by nature. Whether you're organizing a workshop, planning a retreat, or seeking a personal artistic escape, our serene campus fosters creativity and connection. We aim to build a mutually beneficial relationship with retreat facilitators, grounded in trust and shared values. For more information or to start planning your event, please visit Host a Retreat or contact our program director at programs@folkartguild.org
Experience Our Community
While staying at our retreat center, guests are encouraged to unplug and fully engage with the natural surroundings and creative atmosphere. We do not provide televisions, and cell phone service may be limited in some areas, but wireless internet is available throughout the campus. Our residents live onsite and ask that all visitors help us to create a focused and mindful environment.
Explore and Connect
Discover the beauty and tranquility of East Hill Farm, where art, education, and sustainability come together. Join us for public events, workshops, and retreats that inspire creativity, personal growth, and a deeper connection with nature. Visit our full calendar to learn more about our public programming.
Contact Us
Ready to plan your retreat? Contact our program director at programs@folkartguild.org or click below to start your journey with the Rochester Folk Art Guild. We look forward to welcoming you and your group to our vibrant community.
Sphinx sculpture
East Dormitory
Accessible entrance to Romeo
Romeo
West entrance to Romeo
East side of Romeo with balcony and second-floor access
East Hill meadow
Romeo kitchen
Meditation Hall
Meeting Space
Dining
Three women sitting at a wooden table in a cozy kitchen, having a conversation. One woman is holding a mug, and there are glasses of water on the table.
First Floor Bedroom
First Floor Bedroom
A peaceful scene of a small wooden dock extending into a calm river, surrounded by lush green trees and grass on a sunny day.
ADA Bathroom
A close-up of a bee collecting nectar from pink and white flowers on a green plant.
Two children and an adult are sitting at a table playing with clay. The children are shaping and molding clay figures, while the adult is observing and assisting. The table has clay, tools, and some completed clay creations on it.
Bathroom vanity with a wooden-framed mirror, a white sink, and decorative tiles with maple leaf patterns.
East Dormitory
A rural landscape with green fields, a few scattered farm buildings, trees, and a partly cloudy blue sky.
Person shaping wet clay on a pottery wheel in a pottery studio.