DeBlois Conference Center St. Margaret's Convent 17 Highland Park Street Boston, MA 02119-1436 Accommodations The Conference Center can accommodate up to 60 persons for meetings and events. The conference room may be divided into two parts, each accommodating 20-30 persons. Separate break-out spaces for small groups are available throughout the Convent, to be arranged in advance. We also have alternate meeting spaces that comfortably seat from 2 to 25 persons, allowing us to accommodate multiple groups. Many find these other spaces suit their needs beautifully when the Center is unavailable. Overnight accommodations are available for between 15 and 20 persons, depending upon the needs of your group for single or double rooms. Linens and towels are provided. Most guests will share a bath with at least one other room. Please bring bathrobes, since some showers are down the hall. Meals Meals are usually served at 8:15 AM, at 12:30 PM and at 6:00 PM, all times approximate. The fare is simple and nutritious. Groups may alternatively bring in light refreshments or bag lunches if arranged in advance. The Convent will provide coffee and tea in the morning and afternoon. Evening snacks are by pre-arrangement only. Please consult with the Reservations staff to meet the requirements of your group. Meals are generally eaten in silence, except feast days, unless advance notice is given to request talking during meals. The refectory can comfortably seat 40-50 persons, or up to 100 persons for receptions. Guests relax at the DeBlois Conference Center. Setting The Conference Center is located in an Episcopalian Convent of the Society of St. Margaret. The Sisters celebrate the Holy Eucharist and the fourfold Daily Office Tuesday through Sunday. Conference attendees are invited to join the Community for worship. The Sisters also keep the Great Silence from 9 PM to after breakfast in the morning and request that guests keep this in mind in planning their meeting schedules. Mondays are kept as Sabbath and the Convent is closed to groups. Costs Please call or write for reservations. 617-445-8961 X127, resbostonssm@yahoo.com Surrounding Area St. Margaret's Convent is at the top of Fort Hill, in an area of historical interest. The Garrison House part of the Convent is the former home of abolitionist newspaperman William Lloyd Garrison and formerly the site of St. Monica's Nursing Home, along with the main Convent building. The Convent and Conference Center are set in four acres of woods and gardens, a tranquil retreat in the center of the city. Fort Park is a short walk, as are the inner city chain of parks. Downtown Boston is easily accessible by T or car, as are the major teaching hospitals and universities. Guests at the DeBlois Conference Center. The Library at Saint Margaret's Convent. For reservations or more information, write or call or E-mail: (617) 445-8961 (617) 445-7120 FAX DeBlois Conference Center St. Margaret's Convent 17 Highland Park Street Boston, MA 02119-1436 Directions BY AUTOMOBILE From the Southeast Expressway MASS AVE/ROXBURY EXIT to Melnea Cass Blvd., turn right. Follow Melnea Cass to Tremont St. Turn left onto Tremont St. which becomes Columbus Ave. past the Police Station. *Roxbury Community College will be on the far left corner and the Roxbury Crossing MBTA station on the far right. Take Columbus one block to Cedar St. and turn left onto Cedar. You will have a green arrow. First light at top of hill is at an intersection with 2 streets coming in from the right that are parallel and adjacent to one another. Cross the 1st (Centre St. which goes downhill) and turn right on the 2nd (Fort Ave.) which goes uphill. There is also a small blue sign pointing up the street to St. Margaret's Convent. Follow Fort Ave. around the curve and up the hill. At almost the crest of the hill, make the 2nd left onto Highland Park Street at the little blue sign. The Convent is on the right at the end of the street. From the Massachusetts Turnpike MASS PIKE from the West to COPLEY EXIT. Turn right onto Dartmouth Street. Turn right onto Tremont Street. Follow Tremont until it becomes Columbus Ave. past the Police Station. Remaining directions same as after * in above paragraph. BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Orange Line Take Orange Line in the direction of Forest Hills to Roxbury Crossing. Turn right out of the station and walk one block on Columbus Ave. past Roxbury Community College. Turn left onto Cedar Street and walk up to Fort Ave. **Turn right on Fort Ave. and then left on the first street, Highland Park Ave., which is one-way for automobiles. The Convent is almost at the top of the hill, at the end of the street. By Bus Bus numbers 41 and 46 both stop at the corner of Centre and Cedar, at the foot of Fort Ave. Walk up the hill as described above after **. Map to St. Margaret's Convent and the DeBlois Conference Center.