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What is the optimist center?

We are a coworking and retreat space located in Woodstock, Vermont. We have collaborative workspaces in two rooms on our first floor, an open yoga and conversation space on our second floor and a studio apartment on our third floor. There is also space on the third floor to sit and have isolated conversation as well. You can have a virtual tour of our space here.

how do you operate?

We are a membership-based space where members of the Optimist Center pay a monthly fee to have either 9-5/M-F access or 24/7 access to the space. We are owned and operated by Advance Humanity, a Certified B Corporation run by Travis Hellstrom. "B" stands for Benefit Corporation meaning that the company is run with a social mission to benefit the our community and our planet as well as make a profit. Other Certified B Corporations include Patagonia, Seventh Generation, Ben & Jerry's, the Honest Company and many more. You can find out more about the B Corp movement at BCorp101.com.

what are the benefits of membership?

We have made a full list of member benefits here under the heading Things Our Members Love, but benefits include:

Using the center for working, meeting, leading your own workshops and programs
The fastest wifi speeds anywhere in town at 175 mb/s
Regular desks and standing desks to work
Free yoga & meditation classes for members right upstairs
Great spaces to work, play, relax and restore
Free printing and scanning and receive your mail at the center
Easy access to our space with your phone
No minimum commitment, you pay month-to-month
Open coworking days, every week on Thursdays which is great for networking
Work with amazing people and make your business even better
Design and offer services and experiences for guests and community members
On-demand business coaching and support with Travis, our resident coach
Just step next door for coffee, pastries, breakfast, lunch at Soulfully Good Cafe

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How do I sign up?

We recommend you come by for a visit before you sign up to join the Optimist Center. That way you know it's a good fit and we will know it too. You can schedule a visit here. Once you are ready to join you can do so here at optimistcenter.com/join.