With a community grant from the town of Woodstock, Vermont we were able to build and run the Optimist Center from 2017 until 2020. It was designed for entrepreneurs, workshops and community programs and included spaces for coworking, a retreat space and a studio. We helped the town of Woodstock created their Vision for 2020 from the space and closed the center just before the start of COVID-19.
join us from anywhere
If you aren't near our center, no worries! Our Optimist Program is open worldwide. It includes access to every class I have ever taught, monthly calls and much more. I'd love to see you there.
Why DID I Do This?
I always dreamed of having my own cafe or bookstore: an inspiring third place like Ben Franklin's Junto where great people meet, collaborate and make amazing things happen. I was approached by the Town of Woodstock to create something just like this and we had the chance to build it right next store to the Soulfully Good Cafe!
My wife Tunga and I also dream of building another community center in Mongolia which can be both a women's empowerment center and learning center. We think the Optimist Center will be a wonderful opportunity to test the model.
Inspirations
Here are some of the organizations who have inspired me on this journey
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
