Walker Center for Ecumenical Exchange, Newton MA
Ellen Neacy from Walker Center for Ecumenical Exchange

Ellen Neacy

Walker Center for Ecumenical Exchange

Newton, MA
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About Us

The Walker Center is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable meeting space to people from around the world to discuss issues related to peace and social justice. It also offers affordable bed & breakfast accommodations and graduate student housing. Located on a 2.2 acre campus and listed on the National Register for Historic Places, The Walker Center is comprised of seven antique homes. The campus is within walking distance to the Riverside train terminal, and a short drive from major highways that lead into Boston, Cambridge, and popular New England locations.

How We Got Started

Over 140 years ago, founder Eliza Mercy Harding Walker opened the doors of her home in Newton, Massachusetts to care for children whose parents were serving abroad as missionaries. Today, The Walker Center continues to serve the local and global communities by hosting retreats and conferences for groups to discuss social justice topics. The Walker Center also houses a bed-and-breakfast for overnight lodging.

The products and services we offer

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Bed & Breakfast and Conference Center
Affordable rates for individuals and groups in the historic district of Auburndale, Mass.
Bed & Breakfast and Conference Center
Affordable lodging and conference space for individuals, families and groups.
Catering
Catering by Walker Center for Ecumenical Exchange
Walker Center is thrilled to offer full service catering for your special event. Our Executive Chef will work with you to plan food for your specia...
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Recommendations Given (5)
"Landmark Roofing replaced a roof at Walker Center last year and did a terrific job from start to..." Read more "Landmark Roofing replaced a roof at Walker Center last year and did a terrific job from start to finish. Their staff was professional and their workmanship was excellent."
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Recent Activity
Are you in the hospitality industry and do you provide Free Wi-Fi? Why or why not?
Ellen from Walker Center for Ecumenical Exchange Answered this on August 28, 2018
Yes, we offer complimentary wifi for all overnight and day conference guests and it is password protected.   (more) Yes, we offer complimentary wifi for all overnight and day conference guests and it is password protected.  
If you were looking for artwork for your home or office, where would you go to purchase it?
Ellen from Walker Center for Ecumenical Exchange Answered this on July 14, 2018
I always try to support local artists and craftspeople. Visit some of the art departments at your local colleges.  Lasell College here in Newton, for instance, has its own gallery, the Wedeman Gallery.  The Lasell students and faculty create beautiful artwork and the prices are very reasonable.   (more) I always try to support local artists and craftspeople. Visit some of the art departments at your local colleges.  Lasell College here in Newton, for instance, has its own gallery, the Wedeman Gallery.  The Lasell students and faculty create beautiful artwork and the prices are very reasonable.  
How Can We Get Our Name Out There as a Venue?
Ellen from Walker Center for Ecumenical Exchange Answered this on October 20, 2017
Your local Chamber of Commerce can be a good marketing resource depending upon the quality and size of the Chamber. The Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce (Massachusetts) is an excellent resource for us. (more) Your local Chamber of Commerce can be a good marketing resource depending upon the quality and size of the Chamber. The Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce (Massachusetts) is an excellent resource for us.