On Beecher Lake in the grounds of a Zen Monastery's 1,400 acres of Catskill mountain wilderness. Sleeps 10–19. April to early November. Ideal for meditation, yoga, body work, intentional gatherings.
Categories
Best for Silent & Meditation
Corporate Retreats
In the Mountains
Types of retreats we host
Art Retreat
Breathwork Retreat
Company Offsite
Energy Healing Retreat
Group Gathering
LGTBQ Retreat
Meditation Retreat
Men's Retreat
Nutrition Retreat
Personal Growth Retreat
Silent Retreat
Spiritual Retreat
Team Building
Wellness Retreat
Women’s Only
Yoga Retreat
Yoga Teacher Training
Included Amenities
Wi-Fi
Fireplace
Parking
Yoga/Seminar room
Meditation / Yoga Room (Zendo)
• Dedicated second-floor practice space with traditional tatami mat flooring
• Fully equipped: meditation cushions (zafu/zabuton), altar, bells, ceremonial drum (Han)
Solarium
• 420 sq. ft. glass-enclosed, all-weather gathering space
• Panoramic lake and mountain views
East-Facing Deck
• 840 sq. ft. deck overlooking Beecher Lake
Web enabled Audio Visual Equipment
Eco practices
Mindfulness practice, vegetarian diet, cloth napkins, standard dinnerware, composting, recycling, sustainably resourced bamboo bathroom products, deep mountain well water, campus solar array.
Rooms
Outdoors/Pool
Yoga Studio/Meeting Room
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Description
The Beecher House, just 138 miles from NYC, occupies a singular natural environment that is difficult to replicate.
• Beecher Lake — the highest lake in the Catskills — steps away from the house and deck
• 1,400 acres of protected wilderness surrounding the Dai Bosatsu Zendo monastery grounds
• Pristine forest, rushing mountain creek, abundant wildlife: beavers, bald eagles, deer, black bear, trout
• Profound natural stillness — no traffic, no light pollution — and a night sky dense with stars, married with the daily rhythms of the Buddhist bonshō bell and han, calling those present to stillness
• Elegant living room with 19th-century fireplace, lake-facing with mural and natural light
• Expands seamlessly into the solarium for larger group sessions
• Dining Room configured for family-style and buffet service, also with access to the solarium
• Professional commercial vegetarian kitchen — available with or without chef
• Lake swimming and non-motorized boating on Beecher Lake
• Lakeside walking trail — gentle, accessible, reflective
• Dai Bosatsu Zendo — the oldest Rinzai Zen monastery in the US — is a short walk up the hill
• Monastery staff may, by arrangement, be able to provide introductory guidance in Zen meditation and contemplative practice
Past groups have included:
• Meditation and contemplative retreat groups
• Yoga, reiki, Shiatsu, bodywork and other immersive practice weekends
• Forest bathing and nature programs
• 12-Step and healing/wellness programs
• Writing seminars and more.
• House Manager available throughout your stay for help and information.
Bedrooms
1 — Queen bed, private bath
2 / 3 (suite) — Queen bed + full bed + convertible futon; shared in-room bath
4 — Queen bed, private bath with jacuzzi, lake views, doors to deck
5 — 2 twin beds, connected bath shared with Room 6
6 — 2 twin beds, bath shared with Room 5
7 — Full bed + twin bed, private bath,
9 — Queen bed
10 — Full bed
11 — 2 twin beds
(Two hall baths shared among 9, 10 & 11)
Bathrooms
In addition to baths described above there are two public powder rooms and one full bath with shower accessed from communal spaces on the first floor.
The bath in room 2/3 is handicapped accessible.
Laundry facilities are available for guest use on the first floor.
Cleaning
Housekeeping is limited to post-departure turnover. There is no daily maid service but the on-site manager will attend to any needs which may arise during guests' time at Beecher House.
Catering
• Professional, fully outfitted commercial vegetarian kitchen — available with or without chef
• Vegetarian chef/meal service available
• Groups are welcome to arrange for their own chef
Chef & meals package: $1,500 (for up to 15 guests) Fri dinner, Sat 3 meals, Sun breakfast and lunch. Coffee, teas, milks and seltzers are provided. $50/per day for each guest above 15/ for all guests other days.
Kitchen and Dining room
The kitchen is a completely outfitted commercial kitchen, beautiful and efficient. All chefs have been delighted to work there.
The dining room is set for 8. With the addition of a 4-top from the living room or solarium it can seat 12 with some spatial considerations. If desirable the solarium can be outfitted for up to 14-16.
Outdoor
The lake-facing deck is equipped with 12 outdoor chairs and 3 tables. There is a dock for diving into the lake, rowboats and kayaks are available as well as USCG certified floatation devices. All swimming is at guests' own risk. No lifeguards are provided.
Things To Do Nearby
Beecher House is an immersive environment. Livingston Manor, the nearest town, is 45 minutes away. There is a brewery, a gallery and stores. There are other lakes and camping grounds within 30 minutes but you will feel little reason to leave the monastery grounds.
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Location
New York, United States
Travel from Livingston Manor is approximately 45 minutes by car to the monastery gate along winding mountain/dirt roads. Passing through the gate, the driveway is another 2.5 miles to Beecher House.
Map
223 Beecher Lake Road, Livingston Manor, NY, USA
Nearest Airport
Newburgh NY, Stewart Airport
LaGuardia Airport, NYC
Kennedy Airport, NYC
Syracuse Airport, Syracuse NY
Nearest Town
Livingston Manor, NY 12758 Travel from New York City to the Beecher House is approximately 2.5–3 hours by car.
Nearest Station
Monticello Station, Coach Bus Lines from Port Authority, NY
A daily bus travels to and from Livingston Manor and NYC. Arrangements must be made to travel from bus stop to The Beecher House.
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Booking Conditions
Fee Schedule is:
$500 deposit 6 weeks before event.
$500 deposit 3 weeks before event.
Balance Due one week before event.
All payments are non-refundable in case of cancellation; if a cancelled date is re-booked by DBZ, the Fee will be refunded to the extent of the fee received for the replacement event less $100 retained by DBZ.
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