diff --git a/COMMANDS.md b/COMMANDS.md
index d138e6d2..34db5a6e 100644
--- a/COMMANDS.md
+++ b/COMMANDS.md
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ The most common subcommands are:
 * [`pyenv versions`](#pyenv-versions)
 * [`pyenv which`](#pyenv-which)
 * [`pyenv whence`](#pyenv-whence)
+* [`pyenv root`](#pyenv-root)
 * [`pyenv prefix`](#pyenv-prefix)
 
 
@@ -280,6 +281,13 @@ Lists all Python versions with the given command installed.
     2.7.6
     3.3.3
 
+## `pyenv root`
+
+Displays the root directory where versions and shims are kept.
+
+    $ pyenv root
+    /home/user/.pyenv
+
 ## `pyenv prefix`
 
 Displays the directory where a Python version is installed. If no