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the ARTS (Places of Peace continued)
Grafton Peace Pagoda
One of only two Peace Pagodas in the United States, the Grafton is home to Jun Yasuda, a Buddhist nun. Walk the grounds and attend services.
87 Crandall Road, Petersburgh 518-658-9301; graftonpeacepagoda.org
Graymoor
A Franciscan community offering spiritual weekend retreats throughout the year along with offering a quiet, reflective space open to all.
40 Franciscan Way, Garrison atonementfriars.org/graymoor-spiritual- life-center
Hammond Museum & Japanese Stroll Garden
Each element of this graceful garden invites calm and contemplation — the lily pond, tea garden and the changing color palette of the fragrant katsura trees.
28 Deveau Road, North Salem 914-669-5033; hammondmuseum.org
Mahayana Buddhist Temple
Open to the public year-round. Treasured by Buddhists everywhere, the temple is a fine example of Chinese architecture and culture.
710 Ira Vail Road, South Cairo 518-622-3619; mahayana.us
Marian Shrine
Tour Don Bosco’s birthplace and discover the giant statue of the Rosary Madonna along the Rosary Way lined with 15 marble groups by artist Enric Arrighini.
174 Filors Lane, Stony Point 845-947-2200; marianshrine.org
Menla Retreat & Spa
A 325-acre estate surrounded by Catskill Forest Preserve. Wellness spa, yoga studio, meditation sanctuary and conference center. Deluxe, private and standard shared accommodations. 375 Pantherkill Road, Phoenicia 845-688- 6897, ext. 101; menla.us
Mirbeau Inn & Spa Rhinebeck
Opening fall 2019; 50-room resort with
a world-class spa and a French-inspired American dining experience.
46 West Market Street, Rhinebeck 877-647-2328; mirbeau.com/rhinebeck-ny
National Carmelite Shrine
National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel situated on 60 pastoral acres. Chapels, shrines, gardens, cloister walk, picnic grove and gift shop.
70 Carmelite Drive, Middletown 845-343-1879; ourladyofmtcarmelshrine.com
Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
Nonprofit, educational center with workshops, professional training, rest and rejuvenation retreats. Accommodations, wellness center, outdoor recreation. May through October.
150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck 845-266-4444; eomega.org
Peace Village Learning and Retreat Center
Meditation classes, retreats and workshops offer meaningful ways for people to understand their own spirituality.
O’Hara Road and Route 23A, Haines Falls 518-589-5000; peacevillageretreat.org
Won Dharma Center
Offering daily meditation, weekly dharma service and moving meditation (yoga) classes. Site is available for group, corporate and self retreats.
361 State Route 23, Claverack 518-851-2581; wondharmacenter.org
Zen Mountain Monastery
A Zen training center offering a variety of programs and retreats to all religious backgrounds, monastics and lay practitioners.
871 South Plank Road, Mount Tremper 845-688-2228; zmm.org
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