06/20/2026
A beloved gathering place at Song of the Morning has been given new life.
The Wheelhouse has long been woven into the life of the retreat center, serving as a space for yoga, meetings, community gatherings, and quiet reflection overlooking the Pigeon River valley.
As part of the "On the Way to the Garden Court" building campaign, the Wheelhouse has undergone a major restoration focused on preserving the history, beauty, and purpose of one of the ranch's original structures while preparing it to serve future generations.
This project was made possible through the generosity of friends of the ranch near and far. Funding for the restoration was fully raised leading up to Yogacharya's Birthday Weekend 2025 and surpassed during the weekend, helping to breathe new life into this cherished space.
Over the past two years, improvements have included new sliding glass doors, engineered hardwood floors, extensive renovations to the lower-level apartment, air conditioning on both levels, and many other updates throughout the building. Work continues on the wrap-around deck, which will help complete the restoration project.
Today, the Wheelhouse is already serving the community in beautiful ways. The upstairs space hosts Golden Lotus Hatha Yoga classes, GLYTA teacher training sessions, meetings, and gatherings, while the newly renovated lower-level apartment offers guests a peaceful and private retreat space featuring a full kitchen, dining area, bedroom, and bathroom.
✨ We are excited to share that the lower-level apartment will be available for guests beginning July 1, 2026, providing another beautiful lodging option for personal retreats and retreat stays at Song of the Morning.
We are deeply grateful to everyone whose generosity, vision, hard work, and support helped make this transformation possible. Because of you, the Wheelhouse will continue welcoming and serving the Song of the Morning community for years to come.
Whether you're attending a retreat, joining us for Hatha Yoga, enjoying a personal retreat, or staying in the newly renovated apartment, we hope you'll take a moment to visit the Wheelhouse and experience this beautifully renewed space for yourself.
Swipe through to take a tour of the Wheelhouse and see the beautiful results of this community-supported restoration project.
