ABOUT PEACEABLE BARN STUDIO
Located in the heart of Redding, CT, Peaceable Barn Studio was founded by Leslie Cohen-Rubury with the vision to create a community space and to introduce contact improvisation to the surrounding community. Built in 1998, the barn’s construction brought together master builders, family members, and dancers from near and far, all coming together in the spirit of improvisation… a spirit so inspiring that the first workshop preceded the completion of the floor! In addition to contact improvisation weekly classes and small, intimate weekend intensives, the studio has been home to a variety of events including monthly music and dance jams, day-long yoga workshops, kirtan chanting, community sings, musical concerts and much more. The radiant-heated floor, made of hard wood maple, is truly the heart and soul of the studio–better known as the Butter Barn due to the floor’s satiny finish.
The radiant-heated floor, made of hard wood maple, is truly the heart and soul of the studio… better known as the Butter Barn due to the floor’s satiny finish.
WHO’S WHO
With open arms and a welcoming spirit, Leslie and Eric Cohen-Rubury are the hosts of the workshops and retreats at the Peaceable Barn Studio. The Cohen-Rubury’s post and beam house provides healthy delicious meals and sleeping accommodations for up to 16 guests. In this environment, participants and artist-in-residence blend into the homey lifestyle along with the family pets. In addition to Eric and Leslie, Jovanina Pagano is part of the dynamic trio who helps produce the intimate weekend intensives. Leslie manages to keep all the balls in the air with a smile on her face, Eric works behind the scenes so smoothly and tirelessly, and Jovanina brings the highest quality of attention to the details of the weekends.
Jovanina & Leslie
Eric & Leslie
Leslie Cohen-Rubury
RESIDENCIES AND RETREATS
The Peaceable Barn Studio is a supportive and beautiful setting for personal retreats and residencies including accommodations and a fully equipped and stocked kitchen for your use. . The peaceful environment allows you to unwind, feel connection and inspire creativity. If you are interested in creating your own (individual or group) retreat or residency for any length of time, please contact Leslie at leslie@peaceablebarn.com
CLASSES AT PEACEABLE BARN
Classes and workshops are forming for contact improvisation and other movement forms. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Classes are held in the beautiful Peaceable Barn Studio on a radiant-heated wooden floor.
For information contact leslie@peaceablebarn.com
MUSIC AND EVENTS
The Peaceable Barn Studio has hosted incredible musical events including community sings, Cello and Kora concerts, Kirtan workshops as well as live music jams. The acoustics in the studio contribute to the transformational nature of these experiences. Peaceable Barn Studio is eager to host your music or any other kinds of events. For information contact leslie@peaceablebarn.com
OUR COMMUNITY SPACE
It is the vision of the Peaceable Barn Studio to bring people together by offering community space for classes, performances retreats, and residencies. There is a fully working kitchen and comfortable accommodations in a serenely, wooded setting for those looking for longer use of the studio.
The property is set back on a quiet rural street (yet only minutes to a Metronorth train station), with abundant woods, perennial gardens, a year-round stream, as well as outdoor cooking and dining.
