A Gathering Place with Heart

The Center at Orchard Hill gathers people together in a community built from the ground up in southern New Hampshire.

Built by hundreds of volunteers in 1994, The Center is a multi-use gathering space. People use our space and the land for creating, learning, retreating, healing, and dreaming.

The Center hosts several ongoing initiatives including community activities and festivals, summer and vacation day camps, a preschool cooperative, and more. Have an idea for using our space? We invite you to join us in possibility.

A red building labeled "Orchard School and Community Center" with a purple door, under a rainbow arching across a dark sky.

Our Mission

The Center at Orchard Hill is a gathering place in service to creating a nurturing and accessible community for all.

Our Vision

We envision a world where people share their authenticity, strengths, and culture. Harnessing the spirit of possibility, we envision a truly inclusive, harmonious world.

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What’s Happening at The Center

  • Two children holding kale leaves and a container of raspberries outdoors in a picnic area.

    Child & Youth Programs

    Our programs for children, youth, and teens are rooted in connection to each other and nature through experience, story, song, and art. We host a parent-led preschool cooperative, school-age summer and vacation camps, and teen summer programs.

  • A group of people, including adults and children, gathered outdoors holding lanterns. The scene is set in a grassy area with wooden structures and a small building. The group appears to be participating in a lantern festival or similar outdoor activity during dusk or evening.

    Community Programs & Events

    Our all-ages programs and events are full of endless possibility! We have annual festivals and events, monthly gatherings, and weekly classes that respond to and celebrate each season. There is something for everyone, and we are always open to your ideas for new gatherings and classes.

  • Room with rugs and candles, featuring draped fabric over windows, wooden floor, and warm lighting.

    Private Rentals

    We are overjoyed to share our gathering space with you. When you or your organization rents our space you support us with your energy, ideas, and your financial exchange. Come see what our building and grounds can offer as a retreat center and gathering space for all sorts of groups.

  • People gathered around tables under a wooden pavilion making pizzas with various toppings and ingredients.

    Partnerships

    We are grateful for our marvelous community organizations and individuals with whom we co-create a web of support.

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