As a nonsectarian retreat facility, we offer a place of refuge where people can withdraw from daily life and refresh. Accommodations are comfortable and quiet with space to breathe, rest, and meditate. Our facility includes our spacious, light filled Meditation Hall, smaller session rooms, a large auditorium, our monastic wood beamed dining room, jacuzzis and comfortable lounges.
Overlooking the Hudson River in the midst of the dramatic Hudson Highlands, our facility is one hour north of NYC.
Faith
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: The Garrison Institute applies the transformative power of contemplation to today's pressing social and environmental concerns, helping build a more compassionate, resilient future.
Average Cost: $$$$
Our prices vary depending on room type, the nature of the event, and length of stay. All prices include three meals per day. Given the high quality of the Garrison Institute experience, our prices are very reasonable.
Work Exchange:
Yes!
At many retreats we provide a daily house job option that includes doing light cleaning work for about one hour, which will reduce your rate by $10 per day.
Environment: Mountain, River / Stream, Rural, Woods
Special Needs: Wheelchair Access
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
The Garrison Institute is committed to understanding, measuring and minimizing the environmental impact of our own operations. We have installed motion sensor lighting controls in low traffic areas, operate our own water treatment and sewage system using wells on our property, print marketing materials on 100% post-consumer recycled content, and our chef prepares food that is mostly vegetarian, locally grown and organic. To see the rest of our sustainability practices, please visit our website.
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
165
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
300
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Meeting Room | 0 | 0 | Three smaller meeting rooms can accommodate up to 50 people each for workshops or breakout sessions. These rooms have phone and data hook-ups. All meeting rooms are air conditioned. |
| Break Out Rooms | 0 | 0 | On each of our residential floors we have a comfortable lounge where tea is available 24 hours a day. These rooms can be used for discussion groups or just relaxing on breaks. They also have high-speed internet connections. |
| Meditation Hall | 0 | 300 | Non-sectarian and formerly the monastery chapel, this is the central space at Garrison Institute, accommodating up to 300 people. Heated and cooled by a new geothermal system, it also has state-of-the-art audio and video equipment. |
| Dining Hall | 0 | 175 | Meals are served buffet-style in our large, beamed dining room, which seats up to 200 people. It is wood paneled and has hardwood floors. |
| Auditorium | 0 | 0 | Our auditorium has a stage and portable sound system, and can accommodate up to 100 people. It is also an ideal space for yoga, body work, movement, and workshops. |
Groups Served: Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Silent, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups
Amenities: AV Service, Biking trails, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Hot Tub, Meditation Hall, On-line / Internet Access, Pavilion, Walking/ Hiking Trails
Special Features: Formerly the monastery chapel, the meditation hall is the central space at Garrison Institute. Large, open and light-filled, it lends itself to meditation, teaching, ritual, and group experience.
Our auditorium has a stage and portable sound system, and is an ideal space for yoga, body work, movement, and workshops.
Smaller meeting rooms and lounges are ideal for workshops, breakout sessions, or relaxation. These rooms have phone and data hook-ups as well as high-speed internet connections.
Technology and AV: high speed internet access, and state-of-the-art audio and visual resources
Room Types: Dorm
Total Number of Rooms:
165
Housing: Bedrooms, including single and double rooms and a limited number of triples and quads, either have a view of the Hudson River or the mountains. The bedrooms are simply and beautifully furnished with mission style furniture hand-made by Amish craftsmen. All are provided with pillows, sheets, blankets, bedspreads, and towels. There are two large, spa-like bathrooms on each floor, renovated with elegant and soothing materials and fixtures. One bathroom on each floor has a large jacuzzi.
Food: Kosher Options, Organic / Locally Grown, Vegetarian Options
Meal Availability: Available On Site
Location of this Retreat:
c/o Glenclyffe
14 Mary's Way, Route 9D
Garrison, NY 10524
United States
Travel Info: We are located just North of New York City, NY.
- 1+ hours North of Newark NJ airport
- 1+ hours North of JKF (airport)
- 2 hours West of Hartford, CT
- 2 hours East of Scranton, PA
- 2 hours South of Albany, NY
Please see our website at http://www.garrisoninstitute.org/facility.php?type=directions for full driving directions
Reservation Criteria: Reservation criteria varies between retreats. To view our calendar listings for upcoming retreats and events, visit www.garrisoninstitute.org/calendar.
Phone: 845.424.4800 x 103
Email: Email this retreat
Website:
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Organization Contact:
Garrison Institute
c/o Glenclyffe
14 Mary's Way, Route 9D
Garrison, NY 10524
United States
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