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A historic 1905 building

A place to gather, learn, create, work & belong

Room Within is a historic building on Chamberlain Avenue in Grassy Lake, reimagined for families, learning, entrepreneurship and community. Book a room, join what’s happening, or find a quiet place to talk.

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Grassy Lake, Alberta

The Room Within building on Chamberlain Avenue — a two-storey shingled building with shopfronts for the cafe, offices and daycare, window boxes, and an exterior stair to the upper suites

No parent should have to choose between being present for their children and contributing their gifts to their community.

What you’ll find inside

Six ways the building serves Grassy Lake — some open now, others growing over the next three years.

  • Prairie Pals Childcare

    A trusted day home supporting families and creating opportunities for parents to remain active in work and community life.

    Planned · Year Three

  • Professional Offices

    Affordable spaces for entrepreneurs, educators, practitioners, remote workers, and small businesses to serve our community close to home.

    Learn more

  • Community Maker Space

    Sewing, painting, crafting, workshops, skill-sharing, and creativity for all ages and skill levels.

    Learn more

  • Homeschool Co-op

    A place for families to gather, learn, collaborate, share resources, and build friendships.

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  • Community Gathering Space

    Classes, drop-in groups, workshops, mentorship, meetings, and events that strengthen connection and belonging.

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  • Residential Suites

    Supporting visiting professionals, educators, and community partnerships.

    Learn more
Community Calendar

What's happening

Events at Room Within and right across Grassy Lake.

Full calendarAdd to Google
  • Aug21

    Thursday Morning Drop-In

    Fri 21 Aug · 9:30–11:00 AMThe Gathering Room

    Drop in for a cup and a chat. No sign-up, no cost — just come. Little ones welcome.

  • Aug24

    Homeschool Co-op — Science Morning

    Mon 24 Aug · 9:00 AM–12:00 PMThe Gathering Room

    Families gather for a hands-on science morning. Bring a snack to share. Suitable for ages 5–13.

  • Aug27

    Beginner Sewing Circle

    Thu 27 Aug · 6:30–8:30 PMThe Maker Space

    Four-week series. Machines provided, all skill levels welcome. Materials fee applies.

  • Aug31

    Grassy Lake Community Market

    Mon 31 Aug · 10:00 AM–2:00 PMMain Street, Grassy Lake

    The seasonal market on Main Street. Local growers, bakers and makers. Room Within will have a table.

    Elsewhere in the community
Our Spaces

Room for what you're planning

Hourly, half-day and full-day rates. Community groups and non-profits, ask about reduced rates — we'd rather the room was used.

  • The Gathering Room

    Seats up to 40

    Our largest space, at the front of the building. Suits classes, drop-in groups, workshops, meetings and small celebrations. Tables and stacking chairs included, kitchenette next door.

    $35 / hour

    Check availability

  • The Maker Space

    Seats up to 16

    Sewing machines, work tables and craft storage. Ideal for skill-sharing evenings, sewing circles, painting classes and children's craft sessions.

    $25 / hour

    Check availability

  • The Quiet Room

    Seats up to 4

    A small, softly furnished room for one-to-one meetings, mentoring, tutoring and counselling. Private and sound-buffered.

    $20 / hour

    Check availability

  • The Studio Office

    Seats up to 2

    A bright upstairs office available by the day for remote workers and visiting practitioners. Desk, wifi and shared kitchen access.

    $15 / hour

    Check availability
Tausha, counsellor and founder of Room Within Community
Counselling

A quiet room, and someone to listen

Tausha offers confidential counselling in a private, comfortable room at Room Within. Sessions are booked directly with her, and nothing about them appears on the community calendar.

Request an appointmentMeet Tausha

A Three-Year Development Plan

  1. 1

    Year One

    • Acquire and stabilize the building
    • Complete priority repairs and safety upgrades
    • Launch initial office spaces and community gathering areas
  2. 2

    Year Two

    • Expand programming and partnerships
    • Develop the maker space
    • Increase office occupancy
    • Support homeschool co-op opportunities
  3. 3

    Year Three

    • Launch Prairie Pals childcare services
    • Complete remaining renovations
    • Create a sustainable community hub serving Grassy Lake and surrounding communities
How you can help

Help preserve a piece of Grassy Lake history

We're raising funds to purchase and restore this historic building and create a place that will serve our community for generations.

  • Donating
  • Becoming a future tenant
  • Volunteering
  • Offering skills or expertise
  • Sharing the vision
  • Providing letters of support
Support the project

Funding need

Building purchase
$300,000
Initial repairs & restoration
$100,000

Three-Year Community Development Project

One conversation. One relationship. One shared project at a time.