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Lily Dale is a quaint hamlet within the town of Pomfret, located along the eastern banks of Cassadaga Lake in southwestern New York state less than an hour outside of Buffalo.

The idyllic community, which is unofficially known as the "City of Light," was founded as the Cassadaga Lake Free Association camp in 1879, striving to further the science and philosophies of Spiritualism.

Each year, the village opens to the public for summer workshops and courses, ranging from spiritual healing sessions and reiki lessons to private psychic medium consultations.

Guest lecturers are also showcased throughout the summer, including international luminaries such as Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, James Van Praagh. Lisa Williams, and members of the television series Ghost Hunters.

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