Bailey Farms is a rustic, private, serene retreat and conference center located in Westchester County, New York on 20 secluded wooded acres just 45 minutes north of New York City. The “Farm” was founded in 1990 to provide a peaceful haven principally for nonprofit groups to hold meetings, workshops and conferences. It offers a private and relaxing atmosphere with affordable accommodations to support the work of diverse organizations that foster individual, community and social betterment. Available for day and evening meetings for 35 people, and can accommodate overnight retreats for up to 20 guests. Wi-fi is available.
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The Brecht Forum is a spacious meeting/conference space in West Greenwich Village facing the Hudson River The street-level facilities include wireless internet access, a lounge area, a food service space and three restrooms. The space is also fully accessible through a wheelchair ramp in the rear courtyard. with easy access to the West Side Highway, subways, buses, restaurants, bars and the Hudson River Park.
The Brecht can be used for conferences, seminars, rehearsals, performances, organizational retreats, workshops, yoga classes and more!
The space is available throughout the year, primarily during the day.
For more info visit their website, email info@brechtforum.org or call Max at 212-242-4201 x12.
Common Ground Community has several event spaces available for rent: The Top of the Times at the Times Square (43rd Street and 8th Avenue) features three landscaped rooftop terraces, a large dining/conference room and a spacious reception area that can accommodate up to 225 guests. The Prince George (28th Street between 5th and Madison avenues) offers a 5,000 square foot fully restored ballroom that can accommodate more than 300 guests. The Prince George Tea Room can accommodate up to 75 guests. Reduced not-for-profit rates and catering menus are available for all three spaces. For more information email Jonathan Rives at eventspaces@commonground.org.
The Community Church of New York has two locations with rooms able to accommodate as many as 550 people to rooms for only 10. It is available for public or private events. Certain non-profit groups may be eligible for special rates. It also offers a Bed and Breakfast, Off~Park with a minimum 2-3 night stay based on availability.
Community Resource Exchange (CRE) is a nonprofit social change consulting firm. CRE works with both emerging organizations and well-established institutions in neighborhoods where resources and opportunities are limited. With CRE’s help, nonprofit leaders develop the tools they need to build their organizations and improve the neighborhoods in which they live. CRE's Community Conference Center or "C3" provides affordable meeting space for conferences, training workshops, board retreats and a variety of meetings.
The Downtown Conference Center in Manhattan features 30 meeting rooms, a 75-seat amphitheater, executive boardroom, dining room, LCD projectors, plasma screens, T-1 wireless environment, and business supplies and services.
The Edith Macy Conference Center is located in Briarcliff Manor, New York, just 45 minutes from Manhattan. The Center is situated among 405 wooded acres on a mountainside overlooking the heart of Westchester County. This secluded setting boasts 14,000 square feet of flexible business meeting space in four separate conference facilities and meeting rooms, including the Edith Macy Conference Center and the John J. Creedon Education Center. For small, private gatherings to large conferences of up to 200.
Frost Valley's located in Claryville, New York, has a number of facilities to choose from, it offers large meeting rooms and small breakout rooms. Large group sites are located close to dining and program facilities. Small groups enjoy the convenience of lounge and conference space provided in many of the overnight lodges. Basic audio-visual equipment and flip charts/easels are available at an extra charge.
Located in the Hudson Highlands, about an hour north of New York City, the elegant conference facility hosts meetings of up to 45 people, with overnight accommodations for 27.
The Graduate Center located in New York City, offers a 400-seat theatre, 24 meeting and event rooms, audio-visual services, on-site catering and other amenities for special events, lectures, conferences, receptions, and dinners.

