Seven-Day Retreat at Garrison Institute – 6 to 13 October 2024

Description

Accommodation

There are Single, Double and Shared (3-4 people) rooms available. Please note, Garrison does not have a guest elevator and all rooms are accessible by stairs only. Shared (3-4 people) rooms are on the fourth floor We recommend signing up for a double room if the stairs to the fourth floor might be an issue for you. 

There are two communal bathrooms (usually one male, one female) on each residential floor as well as a comfortable lounge with sofas and easy chairs, where tea and (instant) coffee are available 24 hours a day. The lounges also are equipped with a wireless, high-speed internet connection for laptop computer users. 

If your accommodation of choice is sold out, you will be able to use the ‘Add to Waitlist’ button, and you will be notified of any spaces that come available.

There are several local hotels within driving distance from Garrison for those who wish accommodations with a private bath. If you wish to stay off-site, please register as a commuter, which includes three meals per day.

List of Hotels:

The Hudson House Inn 
6 miles from Garrison, 12 minutes by car -  www.hudsonhouseinn.com 

Bear Mountain Inn 
5.5 miles from Garrison, 11 minutes by car - www.visitbearmountain.com 

Overlook Lodge 
8 miles from Garrison, 16 minutes by car - www.vistbearmountain.com/overlook-lodge 

Also please note that there are options available on www.airbnb.com

Transport

By train: The retreat center can easily be reached in 1 hour 20 minutes from New York’s Grand Central Station on Metro North’s Hudson line. From the north, take AMTRAK to Poughkeepsie then transfer to Metro North railroad. 

By car: The Garrison Institute is located directly off Route 9D in Garrison, New York, approximately 50 miles north of New York City. Major highways nearby include Interstate 84, Route 9, the Palisades Parkway and the Taconic State Parkway. There is on-site parking for those who will arrive by car.

By plane: The local airport near Garrison is Stewart International Airport in Newburgh, NY. Visit www.stewartintlairport.com for more information. Garrison Institute is also accessible from LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark International Airports.

By taxi: For traveling to and from the Garrison Institute we can suggest the following transportation vendors:

Alley’s Way Car Service - 845.265.8294 

All County Car Service - 914.631.2277

Izabela Taxi - 914.830.6977

By bus: Shortline Bus service is available into the Poughkeepsie, NY, station (approximately 30 minutes to Garrison). For local bus schedules and more information contact: Shortline Bus: 1.800.631.8405 or visit www.shortlinebus.com
From New England: Peter Pan Bus offers service into New York City where you can connect with a MetroNorth train to Garrison. For local bus schedules and more information contact: Peter Pan Bus Lines: 1.800.343.9999 or visit www.peterpanbus.com

Meals & Refreshments

Vegetarian meals are prepared three times daily and served in the main dining room. 

Schedule

Discussion Board

Everyone who books onto this event will get access to the discussion board, with the ability to:

• Post comments
• Contact other attendees to exchange information or for social purposes

Registration

To register, a $300* non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve a space at the retreat. Please book using the “Add to Basket” buttons below when the tickets open.

Shared rooms are allocated by gender; please choose the appropriate ticket when booking so that we can allocate your room properly. If you wish to share with a friend, please book your tickets and email Francesca with your sharing preference. If you are booking a twin room as a couple, you can book a ‘couples’ ticket, which automatically adds two tickets to your account and ensures that you will be given a room together.

Costs per person to attend in person at Garrison Institute: 

Single – $2,770

Twin – $2,500

Shared – $2,420

Commuter – $2,150 (3 meals included)

*Should the retreat be cancelled for any reason related to Covid-19, the deposit payments made will be automatically transferred to a replacement Retreat at Home.

In-person scholarships 

A limited number of partial scholarships are available to attend the retreat in-person. Please complete the scholarship form here to apply for a place.

Please be sure you only book a ticket once your application has been approved unless you would like to come even if the scholarship application isn't successful.