Our Venues

Rising Moon Tai Chi is fortunate to hold classes at several venues across the Mornington Peninsula. Each venue has its own unique history and story, making these spaces more than just hired rooms. They provide meaningful and inspiring environments in which our Tai Chi groups can practise while appreciating the rich history around them.

Mount Martha House Community Centre

Mount Martha House began as the grand Mt Martha Coffee Palace in 1889-90, built by the Mount Martha Estate Company as a grand guest house (Coffee Palace) for wealthy Melburnians, designed by architects Tappin, Gilbert & Dennehy. It later become a hotel, then requisitioned by the military during WWII, serving as the No. 30 WRAAC Barracks for the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps from 1952 to 1974. The site played a significant role in accommodating and training women for various non-combat military roles after World War II.  The Shire purchased it in 1978, preserving its Federation Queen Anne architecture and rich history. 

Hastings Community Hub

Hastings Community Hub, at 1973 Frankston-Flinders Road was previously called the Hastings Leisure Centre, with group exercise room, squash courts, boxing and basketball. In 2011, the Hastings Leisure Centre underwent a significant redevelopment, supported by government grants. The project established new meeting rooms, art spaces, and community kitchen facilities to reinvigorate community activity. Since 2014, it has been managed by Advance Community College, offering various community, educational, and recreational programs. It encourages community and small business groups to use their facilities and, as the name suggests, it is a hub of various activities and when we enter the venue, we are warmly welcomed by the management staff. For special occasions, we have access to the kitchen, meaning we can prepare and serve food with ease and enjoy a relaxed meal after class.

The Studio Wilsons Rd Mornington

The Studio @ PCT is a beautiful venue that we use for our Festivals, and from 2026 for our Friday and Saturday morning classes. It operates as part of the Mornington Community Hub precinct, which also houses the Mornington Community House, 'The Corner' Youth Centre, and RPP FM radio station.