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Amidst the pines at the back of the VPT property, the rustic Ahimsa Lodge is the perfect  escape from busy traffic and the daily grind. Situated a few yards from Bliven Brook which runs through the center of the property, the back deck of the lodge offers a place to contemplate the natural beauty of Southeastern Connecticut. Formerly part of a Finnish camp, the Lodge continues to be used as a retreat space and a summer camp for youth. Camp Ahimsa was renovated in the late 1990s under the supervision of Chuck Matthei, Executive Director of Equity Trust, the organization which was located on the VPT property until 2003. The Lodge features a fully operational kitchen, dining room, and wood paneled living room, as well as two bedrooms. Dormitory style sleeping accommodations allow for a maximum of 20 people. Two bridges crossing Bliven Brook and a short trail through the woods connect Camp Ahimsa to the main property. Ahimsa Lodge can also be accessed by car by using a separate driveway off of Forge Hill Road [Click for rental details].
Named after  activist Rachel Corrie, this facility was designed and built by Bob Swann in 1966 as a model for affordable housing. It was built with volunteer labor for $3000. The house features a fully furnished kitchen with gas stove and refrigerator, living room with a cathedral ceiling, one and a half bathrooms, a loft and two bedrooms. There is bed space for up to 14 guests. [Click for rental details].
Name d after socialist A.J. Muste active in the pacifist, labor and the US civil rights movements. The A.J. Muste Conference Center was built in 1969 by the New England Committee for Nonviolent Action. The Muste Conference Center features a large meeting hall with skylights, industrial kitchen, accessible bathroom, covered outdoor porch, and the historic Eugene V. Debs Memorial Library. A stereo system and large television with DVD/VCR are also available for groups to use. [Click for rental details].
Originally built as a  Finnish sauna, the Cabin was renovated in the late 1990s during Chuck Matthei’s tenure as president of Equity Trust, Inc. The cabin is situated on the edge of the woods near the farmhouse and features a futon sofa-bed and sleeping loft, a small wood stove and a small refrigerator. This is a great space for contemplation and reflection. [Click for rental details].
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