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Our Facility and Grounds
About Our FacilityOur History The Garrison Institute is located in Garrison, New York in a former Capuchin monastery overlooking the Hudson River. It is situated on the beautiful 95-acre Glenclyffe property, formerly the estate of Hamilton Fish, Governor of New York and later Secretary of State under President Grant.
Our Amenities Facilities include a variety of spacious meeting and breakout rooms, an inspirational non-denominational Meditation Hall, a wood-paneled Dining Hall, a library, a theater, high speed internet access, and audio and visual resources.
Our Hospitality One of the Garrison Institute’s primary goals is to create a hospitable environment for our guests. We can offer a place of refuge where people can withdraw from the business of their daily life. Accommodations are simple and quiet with enough space to breathe, rest, and meditate.
In Nature The tranquil, park-like setting, the gardens, the gazebo on a bluff by the river, and the many walking paths together create a natural setting for contemplation. The Garrison Institute property is connected to the Hudson River trail system and the Appalachian Trail.
Program Enhancement
Meditation Hall main floor
The Meditation Hall, a former chapel featuring clerestory windows and vaulted walls and ceilings, is on our main floor just beyond the lobby.
CAPACITY:200 seated theater style80 seated in circle
DIMENSIONS:Width: 36’Length: 108’
BedroomsWe have 50 single bedrooms and 45 double bedrooms. All bedrooms are located on the second, third, or fourth floors.
Bathrooms and Saunas
We have two spacious shared bathrooms on each residential floor, and elegant saunas occupy both men’s and women’s bathrooms.
Dining Hall main floor
With its dark wood, vaulted windows, and ceiling beams, the Dining Hall, which is located on the main floor, is reminiscent of the Great Hall at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books.
CAPACITY:200 seated at tables
DIMENSIONS:Width: 30’Length: 78’
Board Room main floor
The Board Room on the main floor is often used for private board meetings. The room can also serve as a breakout room.
CAPACITY:25 seated in circle8 seated around table
DIMENSIONS:Width: 19’Length: 26’
Hudson Room main floor
Facing west and the scenic Hudson River, the Hudson Room on the main floor is flooded with sunlight in the afternoon. It can serve as either a breakout room or classroom.
CAPACITY:20 seated in theater style15 seated in circle
DIMENSIONS:Width: 19’Length: 27’
Seminar Room main floor
Located on the main floor, the Seminar Room, which also has original slate chalkboards, can serve as a breakout room or formal classroom.
CAPACITY:50 seated in theater style25 seated in circle
DIMENSIONS:Width: 24’Length: 28’
Heritage Room main floor
Located on the main floor, the spacious and charming Heritage Room can be used as a breakout room or formal classroom.
CAPACITY:50 seated in theater style25 seated in circle
DIMENSIONS:Width: 24’Length: 30’
Appalachian Room main floor
The Appalachian Room is located on the main floor and can be used as a breakout room or formal classroom. Note the original slate chalkboards on one of the walls.
CAPACITY:60 seated in theater style30 seated in circle
DIMENSIONS:Width: 28’Length: 34’
Capuchin Lounge second floor
Overlooking the Hudson River, the Capuchin Lounge on the second floor is ideal for a breakout room.
CAPACITY:10 seated in circle
DIMENSIONS:Width: 11’Length: 21’
Glenclyffe Lounge third floor
Located on the third floor, the Glenclyffe Lounge can be used as a breakout room and also includes a collection of books for our guests to enjoy.
CAPACITY:15 seated in circle
DIMENSIONS:Width: 19’Length: 26’
Hamilton Fish Suite second floor
The warm and inviting Hamilton Fish Suite located on the second floor is ideal for a breakout room.
CAPACITY:15 seated in circle
DIMENSIONS:Width: 18’Length: 22’
Franciscan Suite third floor
Located on the third floor, the elegant and classic Franciscan Suite can be used for a breakout room.
CAPACITY:15 seated in circle
DIMENSIONS:Width: 11’Length: 18’
Auditorium lower level
The Auditorium on the lower level just below the Meditation Hall is perfectly suited for physical practices such as yoga, akido, qigong, or tai chi. The space is also ideal for a breakout room.
CAPACITY:150 seated in theater style50 seated in circle
DIMENSIONS:Width: 36’Length: 78’
Rathskeller lower level
Located on the lower level, the comfortable and roomy Rathskeller can serve as a breakout room or classroom.
CAPACITY:25 seated in theater style15 seated in circle
DIMENSIONS:Width: 19’Length: 26’
LabyrinthWe have a beautiful boxwood labyrinth in our back meadow that can be used for group or private contemplative practice. A labyrinth is a symbol of an ancient pilgrimage. In today’s fast-paced world, the labyrinth provides a place to clear the mind, walk amidst nature, and reflect. Walking the path gives the physical, emotional, and spiritual connectedness that is necessary for wholeness and balance.
Trails and Fire PitThere are trails throughout the woods that adjoin our property, some of which lead the way down to the Hudson River and others that connect the Appalachian Trail. One trail marks the path of Benedict Arnold when he ran to escape his captors.
A fire pit in our back meadow provides an intimate evening environment. Bonfires can warm guests during cool evenings and provide an opportunity to relax and socialize.
