The Deanery Project offers both its own programming and is available for program and venue rentals.
Gather, Celebrate or Stay
Our facilities support year-round workshops and programs illustrating environmentally responsible ways of building and living. Sustainability is at the heart of all we do at the Deanery Project, whether we’re powering our buildings with solar energy, baking pizza in our outdoor clay oven, drying wood in our solar kiln, or harvesting food from the forest, we’re always looking for new ways to practice, teach, and engage our communities with environmentally sound practices. Story sharing around the fire pit, exploring the trails and beach, or hanging out around the wood or rocket stoves are all places we link learning with nature.
With a variety of spaces and facilities available, our program and event offerings are broad. Examples of uses of the space include:
-
Organization or business retreats & team-building
-
Program rentals (workshops, education, certifications)
-
Festivals
-
Community events
-
Markets
-
School group visits
-
Yoga teacher training
-
Weddings
-
& Much more!
A key goal for the organization is that all buildings on site model low impact, energy efficient construction. Natural building and permaculture design principles inform the site plan resulting in interesting inter-related patterns and functions among the buildings.
We love to see our space used in new and creative ways, and are always open to ideas, opportunities and proposals for programs, events, and partnerships! Let’s dream together! Come for a half-day, full day, multiple days, or even weeks!
The Main Hall
Nestled between the ocean and the forest, the rustic Main Hall is our central gathering place. A fully equipped commercial kitchen and large meeting space make it a perfect location for conferences, workshops, retreats and indoor events for up to 80. It also supports a library, sound studio and “the bunkies”. There is much to discover in the Hall, the cozy, energy efficient fireplace in the “living room” keeps you warm in the colder months, while the solarium is beautiful to soak up the sun in Spring and Fall.
Commercial Kitchen
Prepare your own food or have the Deanery cater delicious vegetarian meals with a focus on local ingredients. Whenever possible we choose organic producers and suppliers from the area, supplemented by our own seasonal gardens. Dairy free, wheat free and vegan alternatives can also be provided!
The kitchen amenities include:
-Industrial propane stove/oven
– Microwave, blender, toaster, kettle, coffee and tea urns
– Plates, bowls, cups, mugs and utensils
– Cooking utensils, pots, pans, baking sheets, muffin tins, mixing bowls, cutting boards
– Industrial fridge and freezer
Meeting Space
The Main Hall’s meeting space is a large open room with space for 80 people. The Hall is equipped with large white boards for planning, strategy or visioning, seating and tables, and a projector. Previous uses of the Main Hall Meeting Space have included:
-Visioning events
-Team building
-AGMs
-Film screenings
-Presentations
-Book launches
-Workshops
Sound Studio
Our emerging Sound Studio is a uniquely inspiring place to record your podcast, song or album, voice-over, or practice your instrument, editing or recording skills.
The Land & Outbuildings
Cob Oven Pavilion
The turtle-shaped outdoor cob oven is perfect for cooking hand-made pizzas or bread and is always a hit with visitors. Make the dough, stretch it, season it, and wait for it to emerge from the oven! The pavilion doubles as a gathering space complete with benches nestled beneath a beautiful apple tree.
Find more information about The Land here.
The Roost
Home to the Bike Hub, stained glass studio, classroom and wood shop. A rocket stove and straw bale walls make for cozy work spaces.
The Bike Hub
A space for people of all ages to learn about bike maintenance, repair and safety or to create functional bike art! Are you a bike whiz or have skills to share around bike maintenance? Contact us 🙂
Stained Glass Studio
In 2022 a fully equipped studio was generously donated to the Deanery, complete with glass and all the tools needed to explore this wonderful craft.
Classroom
A large open space, the classroom offers tons of room for workshops, programs or projects. In summer, open the doors and let the breeze in. Or, in winter, turn on the heat, or fire up the rocket stove and stay cozy!
Wood shop
More info coming soon!
Solar Wood Kiln
The Kiln is an excellent example of how we can dry wood using the sun instead of fossil fuels. Beautiful live edge boards are are stacked high in here. The kiln also dries food and medicinal plants, and the deck doubles as our outdoor stage for performances.
