Build a custom escape vacation by choosing activities à la carte.
Only two hours from New York City, Menla lies in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. De-stress on more than 300 acres of private wilderness. Unspoiled natural beauty adjoins state land, creating endless opportunities for wildlife spotting and discovering secret hideaways. Let fresh air, light, water, movement, and sound envelop your senses in the mystical act of forest bathing.
Serenity
A unique experience awaits with the ability to distance yourself from others while finding zen. Use the essence of nature to restore your mind and spirit in a peaceful refuge, far from the noise and anxiety of city life. Cozy, private villas are available if you need more personal space or are traveling with family. Our small staff offers minimal-contact service, and with plenty of room to spread out, interaction with other guests is optional.
Wellness
Improve your fitness and mental clarity with private qi gong, yoga, and meditation sessions available to book a la carte daily. Go on a guided hike or explore on your own – on-site and nearby trails range from easy to advanced. Awaken new senses with sound baths and other sound therapy techniques that release stress through harmonic vibration. As the sun goes down, light up the night with bonfire magic under the stars.
Sustainability
From the bed linens to the cleaning products we use, every attempt is made to source ethically and sustainably. This is most evident in our food supply. Our vegetarian farm-to-table menu features organic dishes right from Menla’s gardens. Enjoy lunch and dinner (included in the price of accommodation) through the Lhasa Inn to-go service. Learn about how we grow sustainably on one of our many garden tours. We cover everything from ecology and horticulture to the healing power of medicinal plants.
Accommodations with meals are available Thursday check-in through Sunday check-out or just for the weekend Friday check-in - Sunday check-out. If you are interested in a longer-term stay that is unavailable through our website please reach out to us for a custom quote.
It’s best to book any activities you are interested in prior to arrival to ensure staff, teachers, and therapists are available when needed.
Rates reflect the minimum number of guests that can book a space. For example, if you are a group of two, any space that reflects a minimum of two guests will show the rate for two people combined for the full weekend. You will not be asked to pay separately. You will not be sharing bathrooms or sleeping spaces with guests who are not members of your party. Single accommodations include queen-size options and camping. Please email frontdesk@menla.org with any questions.
Getaway Deluxe King Room with King Bed and Private Bathroom
Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available
Air Conditioning
This Space is not ADA compliant.
Deluxe King Rooms are Available only in Kathmandu House
* Please note that rates include meals and accommodations
Getaway Deluxe Queen
Getaway Deluxe Queen Room with Queen Bed and Private Bathroom
Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available
Air Conditioning
All Rooms in Lhasa are Handicap-Accessible, Including Four Rooms with Wheelchair Accessible Showers.
Deluxe Queen Rooms are Available in Lhasa Inn and Kathmandu House
* Please note that rates include meals and accommodations
Getaway Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath
Economy Premium Single Room with a Queen or Full Bed and Shared Bathroom
Up to 10 guests share two large bathrooms. Each bathroom has two shower stalls and two toilets.
A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room
Phone Access Available in Upper Level Of Conference Center. All calls are free of charge
This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant.
* Please note rates include meals and accommodations.
Getaway Deluxe Double (2 Person Minimum - 2 Person maximum)
Deluxe Double Room with Two Twin Beds and Private Bathroom
Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available
Air Conditioning
All Rooms in Lhasa are Handicap-Accessible, Including Four Rooms with Wheelchair Accessible Showers.
Deluxe Double Rooms with Private Bathrooms are Located in the Lhasa Inn
* Please note rates include meals and accommodations.
This booking is for one bed in a double shared room: We May Assign You a Roommate if You Do Not Register with One.
Deluxe shared accommodations can be booked as suites for additional information please reach out to registration@menla.org
Getaway Potala House (5 Person Minimum - 10 Person Maximum if couples)
Potala is a stunning three-story home featuring a sundeck, full kitchen, cathedral ceilings, a large living room and open kitchen. This house can sleep 4-8 people.
Cabin includes 3 queen rooms, 1 king room, and 3 full bathrooms with showers.
There is no landline phone in the house, but high-speed WiFi is available throughout. Phone access available in nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa Inn. All calls are free of charge.
This lodging type is not ADA compliant.
*Note that cottages are available for larger parties and families. Rates reflect our minimum number of 5 people for this space. If you have a party of less than five people and would still like to book this cottage we do not offer rate reductions and recommend that other housing types that better suit your needs are booked.
Getaway Dragon Cottage (5 Person Minimum - 9 Person Maximum Party or Family)
Dragon is a two-story cabin with a sundeck and small kitchen and can sleep up to 9 people comfortably.
Cabin includes three singles, a double, and a quad, plus two and a half bathrooms.
A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room
Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge.
This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant.
*Note that cottages are available for larger parties and families. Rates reflect our minimum number of 5 people for this space. If you have a party of less than five people and would still like to book this cottage we do not offer rate reductions and recommend that other housing types that better suit your needs are booked.
Getaway Garuda Cottage (5 Person Minimum - 9 Person Maximum Party or Family)
Garuda is a two-story cabin, situated adjacent to Dragon, with 5 bedrooms, a small kitchen, and a dining/living room. Garuda sleeps up to 9 people comfortably.
Cabin includes three singles, one double and a quad, plus three bathrooms, including one with a jacuzzi tub.
A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room
Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge.
This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant.
*Note that cottages are available for larger parties and families. Rates reflect our minimum number of 5 people for this space. If you have a party of less than five people and would still like to book this cottage we do not offer rate reductions and recommend that other housing types that better suit your needs are booked.
Getaway Snowlion Cottage (5 Person Minimum - 7 Person Maximum Party or Family)
Snowlion is a beautiful two-story cabin with an elegant 360-square-foot living and dining room with large windows and a cathedral ceiling, making it perfect for recreation or for meetings of 10-15 people. Relax on the upstairs sundeck and enjoy one of the best night sky views at Menla. Snowlion can sleep 11 people comfortably and was the Dalai Lama’s private house when he visited in 2006.
Cabin includes one single, two doubles and two triples, plus two bathrooms and full kitchen.
A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room
Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge.
This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant.
*Note that cottages are available for larger parties and families. Rates reflect our minimum number of 5 people for this space. If you have a party of less than five people and would still like to book this cottage we do not offer rate reductions and recommend that other housing types that better suit your needs are booked.
Getaway Eva's Cottage (3 Person Minimum - 4 Person Maximum: 1 Couple + 2 Guests)
Eva’s Cabin is a charming one-story cabin set next to the Conference Center. With a kitchen, large living room, and bathroom with large jacuzzi tub, this cabin is ideal for a small family or group of friends who want to stay together in one location and have the convenience of total privacy.
Cabin includes a single queen room, a double room, and adjacent bathroom.
*Note that cottages are available for larger parties and families. Rates reflect our minimum number of 3 people for this space. If you have a party of less than three people and would still like to book this cottage we do not offer rate reductions and recommend that other housing types that better suit your needs are booked.
Customer Reviews
4.85 out of 5.0 average rating
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Quiet, peaceful, relaxing and rejuvenating
Menla is a wonderful location to attend a retreat or create your own retreat. The forest location is rejuvenating all on its own, but then you add in the delicious food, kind staff, and relaxing bedrooms, and you certainly can find yourself unwinding. I signed up for a yoga retreat, not knowing the instructors or anyone in the class. Most attendees in my retreat were already friends or followers of the instructors, but that didn't affect the quality of the experience for me. You can be a solo retreatant and have an amazing experience there. I also was concerned about the shared bathroom experience as the rooms with private baths were all sold out, but it was never an issue and the bathrooms were pristine. Lastly, I also scheduled spa services and found the practitioner to be very skilled and professional. The spa is a lovely place to spend the day drinking tea, reading books, lounging, and enjoying the small sauna areas. The 10-headed shower was delightful! If you are looking for a beautiful and natural setting, Menla is the perfect place to go!
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ASKing age for roombooking
I was there with a retreat. When booking, it asks for my age and my preference (female or male) for my bathroommate, since I am in a single room and share a bathroom with another person. I chose to share with a female. First, I shared the bathroom with a couple. I didn't realize I would be sharing my bathroom with two other people, and that one of them would be male. At one point, as I was leaving the bathroom, I accidentally ran right into the male with just a towel on. Because of personal reasons, this was very challenging . Second, asking for a person's age when booking a room should be optional, or not asked at all. I can see that I was profiled and was in housing with people around my age and order. This could have been totally by coincidence.
Overall, I found the property and the experience to be wonderful. All the staff are truly loving and caring. Thank you!
5.0
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A wonderful week
A magical time in the Catskills! The grounds were stunning, the facilities were great and the food was very, very good. Also, the staff were friendly and helpful. I loved my time there. The only disappointment was the spa, in that I had two appointments cancelled. I understand that staffing issues happen but I felt the level of service was not comparable to the rest of the facility although I did go on a guided hike and it was great.
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Amazingly tranquil space for a retreat with great amenities
Just got home from another amazing retreat at Menla.
The lecture hall is such a great space and the audio / visual people do such an amazing job of stage managing the room with multiple cameras and mics that it makes for a great educational tool to be able to go back to such a well produced recording after. The room is large, with comfortable seating and environment.
The food in the dining hall in the Main Inn building is vegetarian and is awesome, even for omnivores like myself - didn't miss the meat at all for the week.
My room this time was in the same building as the lecture hall and was very nicely done and comfortable with an armoire, queen bed, desk and chair. My previous room had a sink and mirror, this one did not. But that was fine. Previous room in another building shared a bathroom with one other room, this one shared a bathroom with 10 other rooms, but it was a multi person bathroom with two shower stalls, two sinks and one toilet stall for men. So with a mix of genders in the rooms, you only share with about half the rooms. It worked out well. Finally, I used the recommended car service to go to and from the resort and it worked out great. The only issue with that is that the roads around campus are gravel and so if you get dropped at the Inn and walk to the Convention Center like I did with a roller bag, that can be a longish, bumpy walk while most people would be driving. No biggie, just something to keep in mind.
The spa is also amazing. The retreat I was at gave you ample free time to explore the resort and surrounding areas for hikes, etc. I got two awesome massages and the steam room and sauna in the men's room were very nice along with an automated shower that had several massage settings to choose from as well.
All in all, a great educational experience at Menla with one of my favorite Buddhist teachers, with great accommodations, great food, and great people in a beautiful setting in the Catskill Mountains of New York.
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Dzogchen Retreat with Dr. Nida
As always I LOVED the retreat. Dr. Nida was amazing and I suggest you have him as often as possible. I was a commuter for this retreat so no comments on lodging. The food was excellent and I felt so good after eating there for 3 days. Loved the variety of tastes, menu. The supporting tech folks were great and the events felt well supported. Parking got tight at times and it may be worth considering widening roads and lots in areas to handle some of that overflow at peak loads. having more availability of massages during peak loads would be beneficial. for 5 day retreats i would suggest that you consider not having such larger breaks every day in the afternoon (maybe every other day) , and have more programming. coffee could be stronger, improved
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Getaway Deluxe King
$474.00
Getaway Deluxe King Room with King Bed and Private Bathroom
Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available
Air Conditioning
This Space is not ADA compliant.
Deluxe King Rooms are Available only in Kathmandu House
* Please note that rates include meals and accommodations
Getaway Deluxe Queen
$405.00
Getaway Deluxe Queen Room with Queen Bed and Private Bathroom
Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available
Air Conditioning
All Rooms in Lhasa are Handicap-Accessible, Including Four Rooms with Wheelchair Accessible Showers.
Deluxe Queen Rooms are Available in Lhasa Inn and Kathmandu House
* Please note that rates include meals and accommodations
Getaway Economy Premium Single - Shared Bath
$306.00
Economy Premium Single Room with a Queen or Full Bed and Shared Bathroom
Up to 10 guests share two large bathrooms. Each bathroom has two shower stalls and two toilets.
A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room
Phone Access Available in Upper Level Of Conference Center. All calls are free of charge
This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant.
* Please note rates include meals and accommodations.
Getaway Deluxe Double (2 Person Minimum - 2 Person maximum)
$618.00
Deluxe Double Room with Two Twin Beds and Private Bathroom
Free Phone and Hi-Speed Wifi Internet Access Available
Air Conditioning
All Rooms in Lhasa are Handicap-Accessible, Including Four Rooms with Wheelchair Accessible Showers.
Deluxe Double Rooms with Private Bathrooms are Located in the Lhasa Inn
* Please note rates include meals and accommodations.
This booking is for one bed in a double shared room: We May Assign You a Roommate if You Do Not Register with One.
Deluxe shared accommodations can be booked as suites for additional information please reach out to registration@menla.org
Getaway Potala House (5 Person Minimum - 10 Person Maximum if couples)
$1,700.00
Potala is a stunning three-story home featuring a sundeck, full kitchen, cathedral ceilings, a large living room and open kitchen. This house can sleep 4-8 people.
Cabin includes 3 queen rooms, 1 king room, and 3 full bathrooms with showers.
There is no landline phone in the house, but high-speed WiFi is available throughout. Phone access available in nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa Inn. All calls are free of charge.
This lodging type is not ADA compliant.
*Note that cottages are available for larger parties and families. Rates reflect our minimum number of 5 people for this space. If you have a party of less than five people and would still like to book this cottage we do not offer rate reductions and recommend that other housing types that better suit your needs are booked.
Getaway Dragon Cottage (5 Person Minimum - 9 Person Maximum Party or Family)
$1,180.00
Dragon is a two-story cabin with a sundeck and small kitchen and can sleep up to 9 people comfortably.
Cabin includes three singles, a double, and a quad, plus two and a half bathrooms.
A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room
Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge.
This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant.
*Note that cottages are available for larger parties and families. Rates reflect our minimum number of 5 people for this space. If you have a party of less than five people and would still like to book this cottage we do not offer rate reductions and recommend that other housing types that better suit your needs are booked.
Getaway Garuda Cottage (5 Person Minimum - 9 Person Maximum Party or Family)
$1,345.00
Garuda is a two-story cabin, situated adjacent to Dragon, with 5 bedrooms, a small kitchen, and a dining/living room. Garuda sleeps up to 9 people comfortably.
Cabin includes three singles, one double and a quad, plus three bathrooms, including one with a jacuzzi tub.
A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room
Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge.
This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant.
*Note that cottages are available for larger parties and families. Rates reflect our minimum number of 5 people for this space. If you have a party of less than five people and would still like to book this cottage we do not offer rate reductions and recommend that other housing types that better suit your needs are booked.
Getaway Snowlion Cottage (5 Person Minimum - 7 Person Maximum Party or Family)
$1,315.00
Snowlion is a beautiful two-story cabin with an elegant 360-square-foot living and dining room with large windows and a cathedral ceiling, making it perfect for recreation or for meetings of 10-15 people. Relax on the upstairs sundeck and enjoy one of the best night sky views at Menla. Snowlion can sleep 11 people comfortably and was the Dalai Lama’s private house when he visited in 2006.
Cabin includes one single, two doubles and two triples, plus two bathrooms and full kitchen.
A phone is not available but high-speed WiFi is available in the room
Phone Access Available in Nearby Conference Center and also Lhasa in Business Center. All calls are free of charge.
This Lodging Type is not ADA Compliant.
*Note that cottages are available for larger parties and families. Rates reflect our minimum number of 5 people for this space. If you have a party of less than five people and would still like to book this cottage we do not offer rate reductions and recommend that other housing types that better suit your needs are booked.
Getaway Eva's Cottage (3 Person Minimum - 4 Person Maximum: 1 Couple + 2 Guests)
$787.00
Eva’s Cabin is a charming one-story cabin set next to the Conference Center. With a kitchen, large living room, and bathroom with large jacuzzi tub, this cabin is ideal for a small family or group of friends who want to stay together in one location and have the convenience of total privacy.
Cabin includes a single queen room, a double room, and adjacent bathroom.
*Note that cottages are available for larger parties and families. Rates reflect our minimum number of 3 people for this space. If you have a party of less than three people and would still like to book this cottage we do not offer rate reductions and recommend that other housing types that better suit your needs are booked.
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