Seven Day Retreat at Garrison Institute - October 2019

The retreat starts with dinner on the first day followed by a short welcome and the first meeting. There will be two meetings on each full day, finishing with lunch on the final day. Morning meetings consist of silent and guided meditation; afternoon meetings are dialogues with Rupert.

There are Single, Double and Shared (3-4 people) rooms available. Please note Shared (3-4 people) rooms are on the fourth floor and accessible only by stairs.  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 (usually one male, one female) bathrooms 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 please contact francesca to be added to the wait list at: francesca@rupertspira.com

There are several local hotels within driving distance from Garrison for those who wish accommodations with a private bath. If you wish to stay offsite please register as a commuter; the commuter rate included three meals per day.

List of Hotels:

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

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

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

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

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 
Bynum Taxi - 914.737.3753 
Delroy Taxi - 845.452.1222 
Visconti Ground Transport - 845.567.3560 (car service)

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

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

Non-refundable deposit on confirmation of booking.
Balance due 31st August 2019
75% of balance refundable if cancelled before 12th September 2019
50% of balance refundable if cancelled before 19th September 2019
No refund if cancelled after 19th September 2019

To register a $150 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required to reserve a space at the retreat.  Please book using the "Add to Basket" buttons below.

Please note, anyone registering within 24 hours of the start time will be subject to an additional $50 fee by the retreat center payable upon arrival to Garrison Institute. If your accommodation of choice is sold out please contact francesca to be added to the wait list at: francesca@rupertspira.com

If you have any questions please email Francesca: francesca@rupertspira.com directly.  Please do not contact the retreat center.