Root and bloom, institute - classroom rentals, Earth center

Earth Center

Earth Center is our premier group room, with nearly 3000 square feet of open floor space and gorgeous natural light filtered in through historic glass block exterior walls. The room features high ceilings with restored natural wood, redwood beams and rafters and flexible lighting and seating to create a warm, comfortable environment for your training or immersive experience. Additional features include: *nearly 3000 square feet of open floor space with tightly woven carpet *exclusive use of adjacent kitchen with refrigerators, counterspace, microwaves and dishwasher *exclusive use of secure storage room for participant belongings *filtered lighting, high ceilings with operable windows *high-fidelity sound system with subwoofer and ipad control for immersive experiences *built-in projector and screen for easeful presentations *adjacent 400 square foot breakout room *flexible floor seating options, including individual pads and blankets for floor work *access to a shared Teacher’s Lounge for instructors For our opening year, full day rentals are $1650/day, with discounts available for midweek, non-profits, BIPOC led organizations, and bookings made before opening.

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More details about our room

Square Feet:

2900

Where to stay:

Nearby lodging options

Audio Visual:

high fidelity sound system with multiple subwoofers, 100″ digital screen (optional), all with wireless ipad control.

Additional features:

adjacent 300 sf kitchenette with tea kettles, refrigerator and microwaves, adjacent 440 sf breakout room, private storage area for participant belongings

Ideal for:

Full-day or multi-day trainings or therapy experiences for larger groups and hybrid/online audiences

Venue Specifications:

Walking distance to
restaurants and cafes

Nature trail and waterfront picnic benches a few blocks away

Bicycle friendly location

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Getting Here & Where to Stay

830 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94710

Our Address

Group participants at our 6th Street entrance, in the heart of West Berkeley.

Public Transit

Bus lines and Capital Corridor Train are within just a few blocks.  Nearest BART station is North Berkeley, a short bike-ride or ride service away.  Plan your public transit route here.

Bike

Neighborhood ‘bike boulevards’ are nearby, as are rentable bike shares (Bay Wheels), and bicyclists will find plenty of on-site bike parking.

Driving & Parking

Just six blocks off I-80, we’re easily accessibly from the highway. Street parking is available on 4th and 5th streets, between Addison and Dwight Way. No parking is allowed in in the residential corridors on 7th street.  Ride-sharing is encourged.

Restaurants & Nature

You’ll find a rich variety of cafés, casual eateries, and restaurants within walking distance. And just four blocks from the site lie walking trails along the bay, inviting you to slow down, ground, and breathe in nature.

Where to Stay

For our out-of-town guests, there are several small bed-and-breakfast options and boutique guesthouses in and around West Berkeley. Also nearby is the historic Hotel Durant or Berkeley City Club.

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