Marydell Faith and Life Center grounds
Marydell Faith and Life Center grounds are spread over nearly 10 acres including open space and 19 buildings. We can accommodate a wide variety of events and activities for meetings, retreats, and special events. Our administrator can schedule your event. When you stay with us, you have access to the grounds and nearby hiking trails taking you to Nyack Beach and Hook Mountain State Parks. Parking is on-site. Our caretaker handles maintenance, grass mowing, and snow removal for your safety and convenience.
Experience Marydell’s Accomodations
Kateri Lodge
Conference center that accommodates 30 on the first level and 50 on the second level.
Includes small kitchen area and Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are handicap accessible.
Dining Hall
Seats up to 100. Includes commercial-size kitchen, working fireplace, WIFI and bathrooms.
Minihaha & Tekawitha
Two-room building with meeting space and overnight stays for 25.Three bathrooms.
Nokomis
Sleeping accommodations for 8 with bathroom. Handicap accessible
Owaissa
Cabin space for small meetings for up to 18 people.
Robert Kane Hermitage
A secluded cottage that sleeps two and includes a kitchen, sitting room, shower, and porch
Mondomin
A small cottage that accommodates up to 25 people for meetings, classes, and overnight stays. Three bathrooms and showers available.
Ogeeche
A moderate-size cabin that can accommodate up to 25 people for meetings and classes. One bathroom.
Summer Season Only
Hopi
Sleeps two with sitting room, dining room and small kitchen area.
Reflection Center
A quaint cottage located on the picnic grounds with views of the Hudson River with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Room for meetings of 20.
Our Grounds Feature
Basketball court
Children’s garden
Open meadow
Outdoor Chapel
Picnic area
Swimming pool
Parking for up to 100 cars
Over 100 Years
Marydell has been evolving for more than 100 years. This gallery includes photographs from earlier eras as well as images from today — all reflecting the ways this place has been lived in, cared for, and shared. Scroll through to see how the story continues.
“Marydell is an oasis – a beautiful, charming space in one of the most idyllic peaceful nooks at the foot of Hook Mountain. Our group has done several activities there and I couldn’t imagine a more special place. It’s one of the places that make Upper Nyack what it is – it feels like home.”