So I hit the ground running as I often do and will be opening a full service, free-standing, birth center in Harrisonburg this summer.  I am ecstatic about this endeavor and so thankful for all of the wonderful friends and family that have been supporting me along the way.  Thank you!
I have leased a 2100sq ft space about a tenth of a mile from the new RMH campus.  The building is practically brand new and as I am the first business to set up shop I have a blank canvas to work with.  I hired a wonderful designer, Sabrina Frey and a very helpful and professional contractor, Nathan Janocka.  The build out will begin in June and be finished up mid-August.  I have some 3D renditions on the website to give potential clients an idea of what the center will look like once finished.  Of course a computer program cannot show the fine details of what the finished product will be so I encourage families to schedule a tour as soon as we are open for business.  We are spending a great deal of time on the details to ensure that our center provides all of the amenities of a spa birth with all of the safety measures possible in an out-of-hospital facility.
The birthing suites will have large bubble massage tubs, birthing hammocks, birth balls, and custom made birth stools. (I am getting a local Mennonite guy to make my stools!)  They will both have a fireplace, private bath, and comfy furniture.  The center also has a complete kitchen that birthing families will have full access to.  This is top of the line birth people!  Makes me want to have another baby just so I can use my own business services.  : )
Our website is still under construction but its pretty close to being done, check it out.
Brookhavenbirth.com
I will post updates on our progress when able.