named programs · 14 · from sources
What they call their work
Caravan of Love
Immersive festival and retreat combining sacred practice, music, teachings, and community celebration centered on the theme of love
Kids and Plants!
Family-friendly garden program where children learn about edible plants, helpful insects, and gardening basics, and create a potted herb to take home
Kirtan with Lisa Rubchinsky
Community kirtan event in the Meditation Hall featuring mantras, chants, and musical participation
Monthly Tara Circle
Monthly gathering on the fourth Sunday featuring dance as moving meditation, discussion, and communal snacks
Monthly Zikr
Musical Sufi-inspired circle held monthly at the Meditation Hall, fostering community, harmony, and spiritual connection through song and chant
Shaker Herbs and the Medicinal Garden
Workshop on Shaker-grown medicinal herbs, including garden tour and take-home herb starts for personal use
Sound Healing with Elise Manzo
90-minute sessions using vibrational therapy to support healing, reduce stress, and restore energetic harmony
Stories of the Strange and Otherworldly
Halloween-season workshop led by storyteller Robert Oakes, guiding participants to develop and share personal supernatural stories
Tai Chi
Weekly classes and 8-week programs in Tai Chi, taught by a certified instructor, emphasizing mindfulness and movement in nature
Tara Dance Retreat
Transformative weekend retreat with Prema Dasara combining movement, meditation, ritual, and community through the Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara
Universal Worship
Weekly Sunday service fostering interfaith spiritual practice and community connection
Urs of Noor-un-Nisa Khan and Hejirat Day Celebration
Annual commemoration of Noor-un-Nisa Inayat Khan’s passing and the arrival of Universalist Sufism in the U.S., featuring worship, music, storytelling, and Indian-themed brunch
When Women Gather
Seasonal fall gathering for women featuring meditation, song, herbal care, soul collage, and creative expression for inner reflection and renewal
Women's Singing Circle
Child-free monthly gathering for women to co-lead and share songs, chants, and harmonies in a joyful, in-person setting
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 2 activities
- Host retreats and programs for personal and spiritual renewalOffers a variety of retreats and programs focused on personal rejuvenation, community immersion, creative awakening, and spiritual dialogue, including women’s gatherings, sound healing sessions, storytelling workshops, and meditative movement practices such as the Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara.
- Host visiting spiritual teachers and artistsHosts guest spiritual teachers, artists, and guides who lead programs, live music performances, and teachings as part of retreats and weekend events, fostering interfaith dialogue and creative expression.
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Camp Volunteer Engagement & Facility Stewardship 1 activity
- Engage volunteers in site operations and maintenanceOperates volunteer-supported programs for guest services including check-in, luggage assistance, and parking coordination, as well as volunteer-based kitchen and scullery operations. Ongoing groundskeeping, gardening, trail upkeep, and site clean-up are conducted by volunteers, with opportunities offered through recurring Community Days and multi-day work weeks.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Host recurring community and spiritual gatheringsHosts weekly and seasonal community events including universal worship services every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, weekly brunches from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, Tai Chi classes every Monday, and annual immersive festival-retreats such as the Caravan of Love.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Operate spiritual retreat center on historic Shaker siteOperates a 300+ acre retreat center at the historic Mount Lebanon Shaker Village in New Lebanon, NY, offering retreats, programs, lodging, hiking, and space rentals. The center includes restored Shaker buildings and provides accommodations for up to 90 guests per night in 45 bedrooms, along with tent camping facilities for up to 90 tents.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Provide educational and hands-on workshops for adults and childrenOffers hands-on gardening workshops for children ages 5 and up, where participants learn about edible plants and beneficial insects and create a potted herb to take home. Also provides adult workshops on Shaker medicinal herbs, where participants receive six herb starts for personal cultivation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide meals and dietary support during programsProvides healthy buffet meals, including six organic, vegetarian meals with gluten-free and dairy-free options, during retreats and programs. Meals are supported by a volunteer-based kitchen and scullery program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.41M
Contributions & grants$1.20M85%
Program service revenue$208K15%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$67
expenses
Total expenses$1.17M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$377K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$8.40M
Cash$122K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$8.39M
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -83.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- AIMEE BRODEUR JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- AL BELLENCHIA — DIRECTOR
- BLAIR DAVIS — CHAIR
- CHRISTOPHER STEADMAN — DIRECTOR
- MARK WALCROFT — TREASURER
- V JOSSELYN PRICE — SECRETARY
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Aimee Broduer Johnson Funder — Provided sponsorship enabling reduced rates for the Tara Dance Retreat.
- Elise Manzo Partner — Hosts sound healing sessions led by Sound Therapist Elise Manzo.
- HuDost Partner — Featured musical guest performing at Caravan of Love program.
- Inayatiyya Hudson Valley Center Partner — Co-hosts the Urs of Noor-un-Nisa Khan and Hejirat Day Celebration at The Abode.
- Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health Partner — Elise Manzo conducts sound healing and related services at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, indicating a professional affiliation or partnership.
- Mount Lebanon Shaker Village Partner — Located on the historic grounds of the Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, preserving and continuing the site’s legacy of spiritual community.
- Prema Dasara Partner — Collaborates with Prema Dasara to lead the Tara Dance Retreat.
- Robert Oakes Partner — Collaborated with author, teacher, and storyteller Robert Oakes to lead a storytelling workshop.
- Robert Oakes Partner — Collaborates with author, teacher, and storyteller Robert Oakes to lead a workshop on supernatural storytelling.
- Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indians Government — Recognizes the land's original stewardship by the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of the Mohican Indians as part of the site's spiritual and historical lineage.
- retreat.guru Partner — Uses retreat.guru as a platform for managing room bookings and program registration.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Creative and Contemplative Expression for Inner Renewalmethodology: contemplative_creativityBy combining nature immersion with creative and meditative practices such as storytelling, soul collage, and herbal care, the organization supports inner reflection and renewal because gentle, multidimensional expression activates deeper layers of personal and spiritual insight.
- Embodied and Communal Spiritual Practicemethodology: embodied_spiritual_practiceBy engaging participants in sacred dance, chant, ritual, and co-led communal expression, the organization cultivates spiritual awakening and interconnectedness because embodied and participatory practices foster deeper internalization of enlightened qualities and inclusive community bonds.
- Nature-Integrated Spiritual Renewalmethodology: nature_integrated_spiritualityBy immersing individuals in nature alongside communal and contemplative practices, the organization fosters spiritual renewal and ethical awakening because the integration of natural and spiritual environments deepens connection, reflection, and collective wisdom.
- Service as a Path to Spiritual Integrationmethodology: service_as_spiritual_practiceBy engaging volunteers in hands-on service within the community, the organization deepens spiritual connection and belonging because service functions as a lived spiritual practice that integrates ethical action with communal interdependence.
- Vibrational Healing for Holistic Well-beingmethodology: vibrational_healingBy using sound and vibrational therapies, the organization supports physical and emotional well-being because restoring energetic harmony clears blockages caused by stress and negativity, facilitating deeper states of healing and presence.