Grailville

Description: Grailville is an environmental, education and retreat center run by The Grail, an international movement of women committed to spiritual search, social action, ecological sustainability, and the release of women’s creative energy throughout the world. Located on an organic farm in southwest Ohio, Grailville is a diverse community offering spiritual, cultural and educational opportunities for the public, as well as providing guest facilities for meetings, lodging, dining, and special events.  As part of its focus on sustainability, Grailville has developed a constructed wetland for wastewater treatment and organic gardens; it is also working with people interested in starting an Ecovillage.

Hours of Operation:  Weekdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; weekends vary.  Other times by appointment.

Facility Open to Public: Yes by appointment.

Onsite Programs: Yes. Self-guided tour of constructed wetland and native plant leach field and gardens; Guided tours of wetland, gardens, and farm by arrangement; and Outdoor volunteer activities calendar.

Off-site Programs: No

Entrance Fees: No entrance fees; donations accepted.

Program Fees: Program fees depend upon program

Handicap Accessible: Most places

Teacher Training Workshops/Programs: No

Audiences: Youth, adults, families, organizations

Programs Topics: Alternative wastewater treatment and constructed wetlands, native plants, organic gardening and farming/sustainable agriculture

Free Teacher Resources: No