CAMPUS
7 acres of inspiration
Visit our beautiful campus nestled in a cozy rockford neighborhood
The campus of Womanspace is a place for creativity, reflection, and connection in Rockford, IL. Set on seven acres of gardens, forest, and prairie, the campus includes welcoming indoor spaces for art classes, wellness programs, yoga, meetings, and community gatherings, along with outdoor areas open to the public during daylight hours.
Each part of the campus offers a different way to gather, learn, and slow down, whether attending a class, visiting an art exhibit, walking the labyrinth, or spending time on the grounds.
The main building is the heart of Womanspace and the center of many programs and events in Rockford, IL. It is home to exhibitions, classes, meetings, and spaces for quiet reflection and movement.
This building includes:
- The Loretta & William Reif Gallery
- Gallery2Go
- Staff offices
- Holistic Health Room
- Yoga studio
- Library
The heart of Womanspace
Main Building
New Dimensions Studio
Our Creative Center
The New Dimensions Studio is a dedicated creative space designed to support hands-on exploration and shared learning. It offers room to work with materials, learn new skills, and come together in community.
This building includes:
- A clay studio
- A painting studio and meeting space
Grounds
Our Nature Connection
The grounds are an essential part of the Womanspace campus experience. These outdoor spaces invite people to wander, pause, and reconnect with nature in the midst of Rockford.
The grounds are open to the public during daylight hours.
Grounds include:
Several gardens
A pine forest and restored prairie
The Anjali Pavilion
A walking labyrinth
Campus History
Womanspace was originally located next door at Mount St. Francis Convent, now known as Cor Mariae. In 1978, the organization moved to its current main building, establishing a lasting home for programs and gatherings in Rockford, IL.
The New Dimensions Studio was dedicated in 1992, expanding creative space with studios for visual art and clay work. In 1996, Womanspace purchased both buildings along with seven acres of land, shaping the campus as it exists today.
Over time, the grounds were thoughtfully developed to include gardens, a pine forest, a restored prairie, and a walking labyrinth, which was dedicated in 2003. In 2007, the Gallery2Go gift shop opened in the main building as a way for members to share original creations with the community.
The Loretta & William Reif Gallery opened in 2009 in the main building as Womanspace’s premier exhibition and meeting space. Named in honor of major benefactor Bill Reif in 2013, it was renamed the Loretta & William Reif Gallery in 2024 to honor both Loretta and Bill. The Anjali Pavilion was dedicated in 2011, further enriching the campus through an outdoors place for gathering and reflection.
Together, these spaces reflect decades of care, creativity, and community vision.
Womanspace rents select indoor and outdoor spaces for meetings, workshops, retreats, and special events in Rockford, IL. Our campus offers a peaceful, inspiring setting for meaningful gatherings. More information about rentals, availability, and guidelines can be found on our Rentals page.
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