Nalanda Conference Center

Left Wing, Nalanda Conference Center

Right Wing, Nalanda Conference Center

Nalanda Cafe


Nalanda Bookstore Lounge

Kessler Yoga Studio

Group Rentals

Menla Mountain Retreat & Conference Center is an ideal setting for meetings, conferences, retreats, and trainings of all kinds. For information on how to book Menla for your program, please email Ann Everds or call 845-688-6897 ext. 7519.

Rates are based specifically upon your individual needs. Menla can accommodate 90-100 guests in on-site housing, and 300 participants in the Conference Center for larger meetings.We are happy to recommend off-site housing options for groups larger than 100 requiring local accommodations. We rent to groups with a minimum number of 35 participants. However, please don't hesitate to contact us for smaller groups -- we will try our best to pair your group with another small group in separate meeting facilities.

Menla can provide everything you need to produce a successful event, including audio-visual services, main meeting room and numerous breakout rooms, and other details specifically tailored to your event, offering specialized service and a variety of budget options.

Meeting Rooms

Conference Center
The Nalanda Conference Center was built in 2001. It includes a main hall, Cafe, Bookstore and breakout spaces to satisfy virtually every functional need. A complete range of audiovisual and technology equipment, supplies, and services are available to groups visiting Menla. Our Conference Planning staff will work closely with you to assure that your meeting is a success.

Main Hall
4,050 square feet (92' x 44')
Capacity: 300 theater style, 150 classroom style
Floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides.
Hardwood floors.
Perfect for conferences, meetings, arts, movement and yoga programs

Kessler Yoga Studio
2560 square feet (64' x 40')
Capacity: 100 theater style.
Located in a secluded meadow, the Yoga Studio is the perfect environment for yoga, meditation or movement workshops or mid-sized meetings.
Fully equipped with yoga equipment and props, bamboo floor, and floor to ceiling windows.

Sanctuary
784 square feet (approx. 28' x 28')
Capacity: 40 theater style
The Sanctuary is a seven sided wooden structure with floor to ceiling windows featuring mountain views. It was built specifically for contemplative workshops and meditation.

Vintage Barn
1160 square feet (40' x 29')
Capacity: 85 theater style
The 150 year-old Barn can be used as a primary meeting space, as an area for rest and relaxation, and for receptions and social events.
High vaulted ceilings, oak hardwood floors.

Conference Center Breakout
860 square feet (40' x 21.5')
Capacity: 50 theater style
This completely private room, located in the same building as the Main Hall, is an ideally situated break-out space. It can also be used as a smaller meeting room.

Lounge
990 square feet (45’ x 22’)
Capacity: 40
This comfortable room features comfortable chairs and couches for a more intimate and relaxing meeting experience. Located in the Nalanda Conference Center.

Delos Meeting Room
750 square feet (30 x 25)
Capacity: 50
Conveniently located near dining facilities, accommodations, and wellness services, an ideal space for smaller more self-contained programs.

The Bookstore Lounge, Café and Dining Deck can be used as additional meeting spaces. There are also meeting spaces available in each of our private houses. Click here for more information.

Private Houses
Each of our private houses has its own meeting space.

• Eagle: 550 square feet
• Dragon: 480 square feet
• Snowlion: 200 square feet

Organizations who've held their conferences, meetings and retreats at Menla include (not a complete list) :

• ASPCA
• A Society of Souls
• Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Program
• BTB Feng Shui
• Catskill Conservancy
• Center for Excellence - Women's Church Meeting, Church International
• Columbia University Integrative Medicine Longevity and Optimal Health Conference
• The Integral Institute
• International Planned Parenthood Federation
• Matagiri: A Center for the Evolution of Consciousness
• Matkin Yoga
• No Lose
• Prana Power Yoga
• Sierra Club
• Threshold Foundation
• UMASS Center for Mindfulness in Medicine