SWTGM

Sweetgum Manor (SWTGM) is a place of presence, beauty, and belonging, dedicated to our collective well-being.

Set on 4.5 acres in the heart of Cincinnati, on the Avondale / North Avondale border, SWTGM offers a highly-curated blend of programs and experiences in a beautiful, historic, and culturally significant location—complete with a pool, tennis court, yoga studio, and ethereal sense of peace. 

It’s a reimagining of home and how we can gather to change ourselves, each other, and the world—bringing people together in a warm and intimate environment that centers care, connection, and creativity.

Designed by Latondra Newton, the ever-evolving space blurs the lines between indoor and out, highlighting collaborations with local artists, as elevating their work is a core part of our ethos. The manor is named after the Ohio native Sweetgum trees in the backyard, valued for their healing powers—tough on the outside, healing within, like humanity itself.

We hope everyone who comes through leaves with a rejuvenated spirit that’s contagious.

What We Offer

  • We are currently in our Beta Membership phase so please contact us if interested. Members have use of our facilities including our pool, tennis court, and co-working spaces, as well as access to private events, and first access to public events, and endless opportunities to rest, learn, inspire, and be inspired in community.

  • When we’re depleted we can’t be our best at home or work so we offer customized wellness programs to help teams of all sizes realign, reconnect, and recharge.

  • We also host a variety of events open to the public and listed on our event page. We also offer rentals for select film productions and private events.

“Now more than ever, we need each other and we need presence—tools to remind us that we’re never alone, and that if we’re able to keep returning to this moment…peace, beauty, and joy are always right here.”

Abby Allen

Our Founder

Abby Allen, driven by her belief in the transformative power of beauty, nature, and community, is reimagining how we experience home and communal spaces. With the hope that SWTGM will support people in creating a more compassionate future, she draws on her two decades in the wellness world, including yoga teacher trainings, study with teachers across lineages including a monastic Tibetan Buddhist curriculum, and over 300 hours in solitary retreat.

A New York City native, Abby also runs Neon Butterfly, a branding agency serving clients like Disney and Procter & Gamble, leveraging her 20+ years of experience leading global brands across the country.