Review:

The Omega Institute in Rhinebeck is an educational retreat center with workshops, natural food and beautiful surroundings. Every day, there are multiple open classes and scheduled workshops, including topics such as meditation, yoga retreats, movement, and Tai Chi.

There is a store on campus as well as access to the Ram Dass Library, and the Omega Wellness Center for life coaching, massage, shamanic healing, acupuncture, and more for over 45 services in total.

Guests can swim or boat at Long Pond Lake, play tennis or basketball, walk along the trails of the 250-acre campus, relax in the Sauna or Sanctuary, and enjoy a sample workshop, film, or concert at night.

Meals are eaten as a community in the Dining Hall with communal tables and hearty, organic, mostly vegetarian dishes. You can select among various accommodations including camping sites that include shared baths, deluxe private cabins, or shared cabins.

The rooms are designed for relaxation and disconnecting, hence there are no televisions or phones, but you can find pay phones and Wi-Fi throughout the campus. The Omega Institute offers some of the best meditation retreats in New York state.

150 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572, Phone: 877-944-2002

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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