Thom Bond and NYCNVC have created a special partnership with Menla that goes far beyond a typical business relationship. We are truly partners in peace, working to support one another in our common mission to bring peace and harmony to the planet.
Jessie, Nena, Michael, Doug and others at Menla have extended a level of care and partnership that has already nurtured and contributed to the NVC Community. You can visit Menla's website at www.menla.org
For Information about bus transport to Phoenicia NY (Menla's Stop) on Trailways Click Here.
As our year came to a close, it was becoming clear we were "outgrowing" "Point of Infinity," our retreat center through 2007. Our participants wanted more space, beauty and choice for accommodations.
After exhaustive research we discovered
Menla Mountain Retreat Center in the Woodland Valley in Phoenicia, NY (2
1/2 hours North of New York City by car or bus). For
Map and Directions Click Here
The center is owned and operated by Tibet House in New York City (a non-profit organization dedicated to creating Peace). It is a truly beautiful and magical place, nestled below the highest peaks of the Catskill Mountains. In our new home, we can offer lodging from 3 1/2 star rooms with private baths to camping (no kidding! We have 4 tent sites reserved for the summer retreat).
Main Space at Snow Lion
Snow Lion
Our main meeting and living space is in "Snow Lion," a large beautifully appointed, modern house on site, featuring organic cotton bedding, large rooms and all modern amenities.
It has a large living room for meetings and a beautiful kitchen and dining area. This is where the Dalai Lama stays when he visits.
This is also where we have our large group meetings and where we have our meals.
Typical Bedrooms at Snow Lion
Bedrooms share a bath (with Jacuzzi tub) and have single beds, 1,2 or 4 to a room.
Queen with private bath in Delos Inn
Additional accommodations , including 3 and 3 1/2 star rooms are available in Mountain house, Hill House, and Delos Inn, a five minute walk from Snow Lion. There are shared and private rooms in the lodges.
We will also be renting the house next door to "Snow Lion" called "Dragon."
Quad at Mountain House
Mountain House has Triples and Quads that have two rooms with two single beds with an in-room sink plus a shared full bath in the hall between the rooms.
NYCNVC Home Programs and Offerings
Please call Thom Bond at 212 496 3111 if you
have questions pertaining to learning issues. You can also contact him at:
For logistics questions, information or to
register for a retreat, call our office at 646 201 9226 or
