Enjoy privacy, inspiration and comfort. Coppertoppe, overlooking pristine Newfound Lake is situated on 15 acres with gardens, ponds, fountains, fields and woodlands. We have comfortable beds, modern bathrooms, complete amenities, art, books, music and beautiful common areas, in a secluded, natural setting. Spectacular views of the lake and mountains, varied indoor and outdoor spaces and quiet solitude invite enlightenment and serenity. Coppertoppe is off the beaten path, providing personal and group privacy.

April 9-11, 2010 Coppertoppe will conduct a weekend of Empowerment & Enlightenment including Tarot and Dream Analysis classes with Sheila Oranch and Leigh Grace. Day commuters as well as lodging participants are welcome. Click here for more information and to see a schedule of classes and fees.

May 6-9, 2010 White Mountain Sangha will hold a 3-day silent retreat with Norman Scrimshaw and Margaret Fletcher. Experience the beauty of silence at a tranquil setting overlooking Newfound Lake and the White Mountains, while joining White Mountain Sangha teachers for an intimate 3 days of silent meditation and inquiry into the truth of what you are. Click here to view the flyer for this event.

First Retreat of 2010. We were honored to host Pam Kristan presenting a Sustainable Time Management workshops weekend as our first open retreat of the New Year. The retreat was a great success and we hope to host Pam again next fall featuring her new boook.

Retreat Planning Made Easy. Retreat planners too often spend more time attending to details than relating to their participants. We make planning easy with our logical PALACE system. You create your focus and agenda, and we take care of the rest of the details. If you are new to planning, we have models and templates to help you get started. We are happy to provide references from former guest quilters, church groups, youth groups, college groups, faculties, musicians, writers and reunion groups. See our Packages page for more ideas and opportunities.

Meals are customized. We plan your menu according to the preferences and needs you give us. Vegetarian, vegan, kosher and allergen-free options are available. We work with you to develop a menu that meets all attendees' needs and supports the spirit of your gathering. Home-grown, local and organic products are used when possible.

Individual retreats are welcome. We host writers, artists, musicians, Reiki vision quests, healers, historians and persons seeking serenity and solace from life's troubles. Each room has a fridge and meals can be provided so you have as much privacy as you want. When you want to talk, we are ready to listen.

Established groups are welcome. If you have a group and a leader, we will provide lodging, meals and any accessories you need. For larger groups, we may cooperate with neighboring inns or B&Bs to accommodate everyone in comfort. We work with you to enhance the experience for both participants and organizers. We will arrange for or give you information about activities in the area.

Reunion groups are welcome. Whether you are planning a family reunion, class reunion, hobby club or craft retreat, you will appreciate our personal service and attention to detail. If you want to plan activities, we can arrange guides for genealogy lessons, oral history recording, ethical will drafting, scrap-booking, converting photos to DVD or any number of skills. If you are a craft group, we can connect you with a variety of instructors and vendors.

If you are seeking a pre-planned retreat, workshop or seminar with an experienced leader, we offer many options. We have an extensive network of talented, experienced leaders, trainers, speakers and coaches. Many more topics are available than we can list here. The following retreats, getaways and workshops are examples:

Relationships Retreat. Deeper work on relationships of any kind: yourself, partner, family, friends, employers, colleagues, individuals current or past, real or hoped for. Outdoor activities, spa services and cultural resources are available.

Dance Weekend with Juli Pruden, dance instructor (singles welcome). Dance for joy, health, social fun and mind-body integration. Outdoor activities, historic locale, additional attractions and social meal included.

Romance Rescue (singles and couples coaching). Learn and share how to keep romance alive in your own heart and with a partner. Exercises, journaling and discussions with a small group are included.

Women’s Retreat. Focus on celebrating womanhood, ancient/historic traditions, learning ways to express and integrate your pride and joy with your relationships and jobs. Weekend or Day registrations available. Subject to limited availability.

Mat Hats and Beauteous Bonnets. Hat decorating workshop and Divine Inspirations trunk show. Find your fun look and express yourself with hat decoration, jewelry, accessorizing, and poise techniques. Bring a hat and glitz or purchase supplies at the workshop. $15 covers lunch and decorating.  

The Great Escape Writers Workshop Weekend lodging by genre in nearby B&Bs with break-out groups and exercises, then gatherings of all together for seminars and workshops with published authors, editors and/or publishers.

Boston Marathon Escape Retreat (a long weekend with late check-out Monday). Relax in a serene, natural setting with optioinal discussions and workshops on wellness with low-impact, fun activities. Dance lessons, kayak and canoe paddles, gentle hikes, T'ai Chi, yoga and strolling available.

Photography Workshop Weekend. Nature holds no copyrights! Work on composition, lighting, cropping and editing. Share guided wanders in pristine Newfound Lake region. Enjoy a presentation and workshop with a published photographer.

Wedding Planning Workshop Weekend You want to get married WHEN? You need a ceremony, vows, agenda, music list and more. Learn and get it done while sharing together-time with your intended, family and friends who can help.

Wedding Warm-up Weekend. You’ve got the place and time, so now what? Don't let stress or nerves spoil your special day. Make sure it will be fun with dance lessons, coaching in wedding protocol and Toasts. Couples massage lessons, and other activities may be arranged to help you sustain the romance for the lifetime after the wedding.

Don't see what you want yet? Well, in an infinite universe it would be hard to cover all the options. We have a database of talented, experienced retreat leaders covering almost any subject you can name. You pick the topic and bring the group, and we'll take care of everything else. You may have heard about the build-a-bear shops...consider this your build-a-retreat shoppe.

Let's talk. Contact Sheila for more ideas and to discuss pricing and availability.