Host your event

The center is open to host your event if you are an individual or group looking for a peaceful, uplifting and comfortable retreat facility.

Overview of the Center’s existing structures

·         The main hall – 41,152 sq ft structure with an 18, 500 sq ft hall.

·         Hillside hall – 7,192 sq ft

·         Four program rooms – 3,124 sq ft each

·         A 46,504 sq ft main dining hall with state-of-the-art kitchen and spectacular views

·         A small hillside dining hall – 7,192 sq ft

·         17 residence buildings – 310 rooms with a bath, and 108 apartments with kitchenettes

·         An 11,446 sq ft office and warehouse building, with four warehouses and 19 offices

All this is in addition to the breathtaking views that surround the center and our catering facilities.

The Main Hall: Harmony, Outer & Inner

Originally built as a hall for meditation, the main hall features stunning natural lighting and a spacious area of 18,500 square feet that can accommodate up to 3,000 participants. The space is ideal for conferences, workshops, musical and cultural performances and other events.  Architecturally, the hall was built as a fusion of American and ancient Indian architecture. While it is state of the art, with comfortable heating in winter, air-handling and beautiful lighting and sound design, it is also designed in accordance with nature to promote harmony and serenity of mind.

The Main Dining Hall: An Unforgettable Dining Experience

Overlooking the ranges of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the East, Annapurna Dining offers majestic views served together with tasty vegetarian meals. The kitchen contains state-of-the art cooking materials and a full bakery while the seating capacity reaches up to 600 guests at a time. 

Hillside Hall: Immerse Yourself in Nature

The hall can comfortably hold up to 250. Special features of this spacious hall include two small break-out rooms, subtle lighting effects, and a spectacular wood-worked open ceiling.Located on a hillside even farther from the hustle and bustle of modern life than the rest of the center, the hillside hall is a perfect place for a retreat, workshop, conference, wedding or other event. The only sounds to break the silence are the rustle of leaves wind and the song of birds and creatures.

Yoga Hall: Getting on the Mat

This studio provides an ideal location for yoga seminars with its spacious floor plan, good ventilation and solid-panel floors.

Meeting Rooms: Host a Meeting or a Retreat

Each of these halls can comfortably hold up to 200 people for meetings, workshops, seminars, talks, musical events and meditation retreats. 

For further information, you are welcome to call us at (800) 392-6870 or write to intl.center@vvmus.org.