History
Menla Mountain is the upstate New York retreat center of Tibet House, US. A non-profit called the Aesclepius Foundation purchased the land and started to renovate and upgrade the buildings with the intent of creating a healing center, modeled after an ancient Greek healing tradition. People with illnesses would travel to the Isle of Delos in the Mediterranean, hoping to have a dream of Aesclepius, the Greek god of Healing. In that dream, he would appear to them and reveal both the root causes of their illness and the cure. Phase One (of three) of the renovations was complete when the patrons of the Foundation very generously decided to donate the property to Tibet House, US in 2002 with the understanding that it would continue to be a healing center.
Specialties
Surrounded by thousands of acres of Catskills forest preserve, Menla is nestled in a magical mountain valley. Throughout the year, guests enjoy deep serenity, abundant wildlife, and can explore many different levels of hikes. Operating as a Non-Profit organization, Menla hosts a variety of in house programs sponsored by Tibet House, US throughout the year as well as outside rental groups. Our retreat center offers a complete Conference Center facilities, a Yoga Studio, and a beautiful Healing Center and Spa. Choose from a variety of comfortable accommodations, plus enjoy gourmet vegetarian cuisine from our organic garden. Your group retreat, conference, or R&R weekend getaway is sure to be an unforgettable experience. For inquiries on rental group rates and availability, please contact us by phone or email.