named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
ACCOMPLISHMENT: Unveil Your Awakened Nature
A five-day Tibetan Buddhist study and practice program led by Trungram Gyalwa Rinpoche, covering the entire path using Gampopa’s Jewel Ornament of Liberation.
Nowhere to Go, Nothing to Do: A Buddhist Silent Retreat
A silent meditation retreat led by Gary Wheaton, offering participants the opportunity to observe thoughts and emotions through communal silence and mindfulness practices.
Personal Retreat
A self-guided retreat allowing individuals to deepen their practice in silence and solitude at the center, with flexible dates and access to meditation spaces and nature.
Resident Volunteer Staff Program
A volunteer program offering room, board, and spiritual access in exchange for 30 hours of weekly service in kitchen, housekeeping, or grounds maintenance.
Write Now. A Summer Retreat for Writers
A retreat integrating writing with mindfulness, featuring optional meditation, yoga, nature walks, and one-on-one mentoring for writers seeking creative and personal growth.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 6 activities
- Conducts weekly and monthly meditation programsHosts weekly group meditation sessions for all experience levels in a dedicated Meditation Hall, including Shamata, Chenrezig practice, and guided meditation, along with monthly full-moon gatherings featuring recitation of the Sutra of the Recollection of the Noble Three Jewels.
- Delivers specialized retreats in yoga, writing, and embodied practicesHosts a variety of specialized retreats including an eight-day Agni Yoga retreat for sangha members, a summer writing retreat with meditation and mentoring, Buddhist silent weekends, Insight Dialogue retreats, and retreats focused on movement and reconnection with presence.
- Hosts personal retreats for meditation and spiritual renewalOffers individual retreats in a natural setting with access to meditation halls, private rooms, trails, and outdoor spaces; includes vegetarian meals and optional private consultations with senior teachers, with discounts and partial scholarships available for extended stays.
- Offers online Buddhist study and meditation programsProvides a weekly online Sunday program combining in-depth study of Buddhist texts with sitting meditation and compassion practices, as well as a five-day online retreat featuring guided meditation, Tibetan yoga, and Q&A sessions.
- Offers programs in Buddhist studies, meditation, yoga, health, and artProvides a core curriculum and teachings in Buddhist studies, meditation, yoga, health and nutrition, and art and culture—including singing, painting, and crafting malas and mandalas—to support spiritual growth and expanded wellbeing for individuals at all stages of understanding.
- Offers structured meditation and Buddhist study retreatsProvides a series of five sequential retreats grounded in Mahayana Buddhism, combining meditation, textual study, and practical applications for beginner and intermediate practitioners, with prerequisites requiring in-person completion of prior retreats.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 2 activities
- Provides volunteer-based residential and work-practice programsOperates a resident volunteer staff program requiring 30 hours of weekly service in exchange for room, board, and access to meditation programs, and a Work-Practice Program offering a 50% discount on room and board in exchange for four hours of daily service for a minimum two-week stay.
- Relies on volunteer labor for core operationsDepends on volunteers for essential operational functions including cleaning, groundskeeping, cooking, housekeeping, kitchen duties, and garden maintenance as a fundamental component of its service delivery model.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Provides trauma recovery retreats for frontline and underserved populationsDesigns and hosts targeted trauma recovery retreats including free programs for frontline and essential workers, BIPOC leaders, veterans, opioid crisis responders, and healers, with retreats limited to 12 participants and featuring private accommodations, farm-to-table vegetarian meals, and emotional processing practices.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintains campus facilities and outdoor practice spacesProvides and maintains outdoor meditation spots, wooded pathways for kora and forest bathing, an outdoor Practice Pavilion, and shuttle service from parking to Reception Hall, supporting spiritual and physical wellbeing across the campus.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$701K
Contributions & grants$128K18%
Program service revenue$550K79%
Investment income$1220%
Other revenue$22K
expenses
Total expenses$805K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$355K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$140K
Cash$122K
Investments$0
Liabilities$46K
Net assets$95K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Holland | Executive Director | 40 | $132K |
| Frank De Raffele | Executive Director | 40 | $12K |
board members · 5
- Anna Winkler — Secretary
- Gary Wheaton — Vice President
- John Henderson — Director
- Karma Sherpa — Treasurer
- Trevania Dudley Henderson — President
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- Anna Winkler Partner — Teacher contributing to a fall reset retreat with meditative and embodied practices
- Bart van Melik Partner — Co-facilitator of an Insight Dialogue retreat focusing on mindfulness and dialogue
- Beacon: Economy Taxi Service Partner — Local car service offering transportation from Stewart Airport, Middletown train station, or Ellenville bus stop to the center.
- Bob Blanton Partner — Teacher contributing to a fall reset retreat with diverse meditative practices
- Dharmakaya Organization Partner — Purchased the Cragsmoor property in 2004 and supported the development of the Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing.
- Dharmakaya Organization Partner — Sponsors the free meditation programs offered by Dharmakaya Center for Wellbeing Inc.
- Ellenville Taxi Service Partner — Local car service offering transportation from Stewart Airport, Middletown train station, or Ellenville bus stop to the center.
- Enterprise Rent-a-Car Partner — Provides a 5% rental discount to Dharmakaya Center guests using a designated code.
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence on Facebook.
- Gary Wheaton Partner — Teacher leading multiple Buddhist silent retreats at the center
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- Green Taxi Partner — Local car service offering transportation from Stewart Airport, Middletown train station, or Ellenville bus stop to the center.
- Ingrid A. Marcroft Partner — Leader of a women's yoga retreat emphasizing connection and renewal
- Instagram Partner — Social media presence on Instagram.
- Jean Vitrano Partner — Teacher facilitating a mindful life retreat focused on presence and community
- John Henderson Partner — Regularly featured teacher offering multiple retreats including silent, writing, and grief-focused programs
- Julia Abramova Partner — Teacher leading a retreat on embodied aliveness and reclaiming presence
- Kati Walker Partner — Teacher participating in a fall reset retreat emphasizing presence and nature
- Keshavi Ma Partner — Teacher co-leading a Bhakti Yoga retreat on inner transformation
- Lucas Hall Partner — Co-facilitator of a self-care retreat offering meridian work, sound baths, and mobility training
- MJ Watkins Partner — Co-facilitator of a self-care and energy repair retreat incorporating somatic and wellness practices
- Madalina Blanton Partner — Teacher involved in a multidisciplinary fall reset retreat
- Megan Martino Partner — Co-teacher of an autumnal yoga retreat focused on introspection and inner clarity
- Minna Zallman Proctor Partner — Co-leader of a summer writing retreat integrating meditation and creative development
- New Jersey Transit Partner — Provides train service from New York Penn Station and Newark Airport to Middletown, NY, a transfer point for reaching the center.
- Phyllis K. Hicks Partner — Co-facilitator of an Insight Dialogue retreat focusing on mindfulness and dialogue
- Rabbi Ben Newman Partner — Co-facilitator of a retreat on grief, presence, and spiritual resilience
- Ramananda John E. Welshons Partner — Teacher leading a retreat on love, peace, and compassion amid change
- Resident lamas Partner — Resident lamas share meals and community space with retreatants and are part of the spiritual environment during personal retreats.
- Rev. Therese Bimka Partner — Program initiator, collaborator, and lead organizer of the Still trauma recovery programs.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellbeingmethodology: ancient_wisdom_modern_applicationBy adapting practices from ancient wisdom traditions into accessible, structured formats, the organization fosters emotional, relational, and physical wellbeing, because these time-tested methods provide deep cognitive and spiritual frameworks that support personal transformation in contemporary life.
- Community and Structure as Catalysts for Practicemethodology: community_and_structureBy combining skilled teaching, group meditation, and structured programming, the organization deepens individual practice, because communal support, expert guidance, and intentional design create conditions for insight, safety, and sustained transformation.
- Integrated Mind-Body-Spirit Practicemethodology: mind_body_integrationBy weaving meditation, physical activity, daily tasks, and nature-based practices into a unified experience, the organization supports holistic transformation, because sustained wellbeing emerges from the mutual reinforcement of mental clarity, bodily awareness, and spiritual engagement.
- Self-Directed Transformative Retreatsmethodology: self_directed_retreatBy offering personalized retreats and self-directed contemplative practice within a supportive environment, the organization enables deep spiritual growth, because individual agency in the timing and focus of practice increases engagement, relevance, and lasting change.