Overview
Picturesque Hudson Valley Retreat Center nestled in the serene setting of charming Hyde Park! Currently Mariapolis Luminosa, the Focolare’s little city in North America, this property perfectly blends privacy with convenience. Set upon 75 acres of pristine land, the scenic campus boasts 23 buildings! Highlights include a conference center; large auditorium: a multipurpose space with seating for 350, reception area, coat room, kitchen, deck, and pond views; chapel: a lovely spiritual space with beautiful stained glass, high ceiling, and meeting rooms; a renovated dining hall with seating for 220, covered wrap around deck, and catering kitchen; a 2-story meeting center with porch, lounge, A/V room and 8 beds and 12 plus baths; and administrative offices. The property also offers 15 guest residences in a variety of formats: studio apartments, a woodsy 5 bedroom cabin, ranches with screened in porch and pond views, oversized homes with separate entrances. A maintenance garage, a newly renovated inground pool with cabana, a soccer field, playground and a team building field round out the campus. The charming campus is currently a destination for multiple large and small conferences and meetings every year. It has also served as a peaceful retreat for visitors wishing to immerse themselves in the beauty and serenity of the scenic Hudson Valley. With special permit, the uses for this property are endless: Educational Campus, Environmental and Agricultural Learning Institute, Spiritual Retreat, Conference and Event Center, Corporate Training Site, Creative Art ad Performance Space, Convalescent or Rehabilitation Facility. What will the next chapter hold? Business retreats with ample space for team building exercises, academic conferences where new ideas are explored and furthered, restorative weekend retreats where individuals re-center themselves to better face the world, the possibilities are endless. A truly versatile property that can support a myriad of indoor and outdoor activities- just minutes from Route 9, MetroNorth, and the city of Poughkeepsie. Don’t miss out on this perfect location for professional gatherings or community retreats of any kind!