Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

  • About Us
    • New and Notable
    • COVID-19 Safety Protocols
    • Mission and Values
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • IMS
    • Job Openings
    • Getting to BCBS
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
  • Onsite Programs
    • Current Course Calendar
    • Everything You Need to Know About Residential Programs
    • Lottery Programs
    • Typical Residential Schedule
    • Continuing Education Credits
    • Financial Assistance
    • Teacher Dāna
  • Online Programs
    • Upcoming Programs
    • Wisdom Collaborations
    • Previously Offered Programs
    • Cancellation Policy
  • Path Programs
  • Teaching Faculty
  • Resources
    • Insight Journal
    • Bhikkhu Anālayo’s Offerings
    • The Daily Sit
    • Freely Offered Dharma
      • Events
      • Courses
    • BCBS Bookstore
    • BCBS Publishing
    • Access to Insight
    • Dharma Seed
    • Ways to Engage in Social Justice
      • Suggested Books/Publications/Talks
      • Partial Glossary of Terms to Better Understand Racialization in America
  • Generosity
    • Donate
    • Recurring Donations
    • Planned Giving
    • Other Ways of Giving
    • Teacher Dāna
    • Volunteer

Getting to BCBS

Road-to-Farmhouse

BCBS is located in central Massachusetts, about 2 miles north of Barre center. By car, we are 50 minutes northwest of Worcester, MA, 2 hours west of Boston, and about 4 hours northeast of New York City. There is no public transportation service directly to Barre.

149 Lockwood Road
Barre, Massachusetts 01005
(978) 355-2347 ext. 10

By Car

From Worcester

Take Route 122 North to Barre (approximately 22 miles). Then see "From Barre Town Common" below.

From Boston

Take Route 2 West to Gardner (exit 22). At the traffic circle, take Route 68 South to Route 62 (approximately 9 miles). Then take Route 62 West to Barre (approximately 7 miles). Then see "From Barre Town Common" below.

or

Take I-90 (Mass Pike) to Auburn (exit 10). Take Route 12 South, then Route 20 West, then Route 56 North. Turn off at Route 122 North (left) to Barre. Then see "From Barre Town Common" below.

From New York and points south / western Massachusetts

Take I-91 to I-90 (Mass Pike) East to Palmer (exit 8). Take Route 32 North to Barre (approximately 25 miles). Then see "From Barre Town Common" below.

From Vermont and northwestern Massachusetts

Take Route 2 East (exit 27 off I-91) to Route 122 South (exit 15). Follow 122 South to Barre Center (about 18 miles). As you approach the Barre Town Common, turn left onto Pleasant Street where Route 122 makes a sharp right. Don't take this right turn. Then see "From Barre Town Common" below.

From Barre Town Common

Follow Route 122/32 North through Barre center and past Barre Library on your left. Just after this, continue straight onto Pleasant Street. You will be leaving Route 122/32 at this point. Proceed 1.7 miles along Pleasant Street. Turn right on Lockwood Road (you will see a rock with BCBS carved on it). The BCBS Farmhouse is at the end of Lockwood Road, about 1/4 mile from Pleasant Street.

Ride Share

If you need a ride or can offer a ride to or from BCBS, please visit the BCBS/IMS ride share page, available to folks enrolled at BCBS or IMS, an affiliated center just down the street. While you're welcome to preview rides needed or offered, you'll need a password to post or coordinate a ride, which you can find in your registration confirmation.

By Bus or Train

Take a bus or train to Worcester, MA via:

Peter Pan
800-343-9999 Greyhound
800-231-2222 Amtrak
800-872-7245

Then take a taxi to BCBS via Worcester Yellow Cab (508-754-3211), which provides 24-hour service from Worcester to Barre, or Relaxie Taxi (Tony's cell: 774-696-1298).

By Airplane

Major airlines fly into Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Knight's Airport Limousine Service is the most convenient transportation from Logan to BCBS. A 10% discount code for all rides to/from BCBS is included in your registration confirmation. Knight's Limo also offers discounts to AAA members and senior citizens. Call 800-822-5456 or book online.

Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) is also an option. From the airport, take Worcester Yellow Cab (508-754-3211), which provides 24-hour service from Worcester to Barre, or Relaxie Taxi (Tony's cell: 774-696-1298).

Local Lodging

If you're not staying at BCBS for your program, we recommend you stay at one of the places listed below. When making your plans, please keep in mind that deposits might be non-refundable. From BCBS, the bed & breakfasts and campground are within a 5-20 minute drive, and the hotels are within a 30-40 minute drive.

For information about places to stay nearby, please visit Local Lodging

About Us

  • New and Notable
  • COVID-19 Safety Protocols
  • Mission and Values
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Staff
  • Board of Directors
  • IMS
  • Job Openings
  • Getting to BCBS
  • Mailing List
  • Contact Us

Located in Central Massachusetts

149 Lockwood Road, Barre, MA 01005
978 355 2347     contact@buddhistinquiry.org

 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • New and Notable
    • COVID-19 Safety Protocols
    • Mission and Values
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Board of Directors
    • IMS
    • Staff
    • Job Openings
    • Getting to BCBS
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
  • Onsite Programs
    • Current Course Calendar
    • Everything You Need to Know About Residential Programs
    • Typical Residential Schedule
    • Continuing Education Credits
    • Financial Assistance
    • Teacher Dāna
  • Online Programs
    • Upcoming Programs
    • Wisdom Collaborations
    • Previously Offered Programs
    • Cancellation Policy
  • Path Programs
  • Teaching Faculty
  • Resources
    • Insight Journal
    • Bhikkhu Anālayo’s Offerings
    • The Daily Sit
    • Freely Offered Dharma
      • Events
      • Courses
    • BCBS Publishing
    • BCBS Bookstore
    • Access to Insight
    • Dharma Seed
    • Ways to Engage in Social Justice
  • Generosity
    • Donate
    • Recurring Donations
    • Planned Giving
    • Other Ways of Giving
    • Teacher Dāna
    • Volunteer