Calliope Center

Welcome to the Calliope Center for Reflection and Renewal!

The main house serves as the meeting space for workshops and retreats. Windows and window seats allow you to connect to the outdoors, even when you're inside. Kitchen facilities are available for you to use as needed, though meals are provided. We do all we can to make your stay comfortable.

Fifty acres of land await exploration just outside the doors. There is a "woods house" (a screened porch in the woods) for writing, yoga, or relaxation; a labyrinth for meditative walks; a fire pit for ceremonies and sing-alongs; and a path through the woods to retreat to when you want to commune with nature. Benches and chairs are scattered in gardens and along paths, for conversation, writing, or contemplation.

Lodging is currently provided by The Viroqua Heritage Inn, a partnering bed and breakfast in town. As we expand, we plan to add additional housing on site, but for now, we know you will be pleased with the inviting Victorian decor and ever-friendly atmosphere at the B&B.

In order to offer the most healing and clarifying experience possible, the meals provided at our day-long workshops are raw and vegan. Workshops on meal preparation are convened upon request. For more information about raw food cuisine and its effects, click here. We hope you'll enjoy exploring the connection between what we put into our bodies and the process of self-discovery.