About Us
"Remember this is - and always will be a Spiritual Camp. Hold fast to this truth and say to those who would have it something else...the world is wide...so go your way, we would have no new Gods placed upon the altar.
Spiritualism is enthroned in this camp and outside issues must be kept to their own realm...guests to be entertained but not allowed to monopolize or overthrow the camp."
Marion Skidmore, 1894
What is the Lily Dale Assembly?
We are an international member organization and residential community comprised of persons who practice the faith of Spiritualism. Spiritualism is an active faith guided by a set of principles. This faith is applied through prayer, meditation, healing, and mediumship. We have members from across the globe who can participate and contribute to our organization through education, service, active participation, contemplation, or as donors. Our community and its organization is governed by a set of Bylaws and Rules and Regulations.
Lily Dale Assembly members can be residents, volunteers, summer program participants and, as members, have a right to vote at our annual meeting. Our Lily Dale Assembly members are ambassadors of Lily Dale and the religion of Spiritualism within their own communities.
Would You Like to Own a House in Lily Dale?
Lily Dale is a quiet, close-knit community with approximately 169 leaseholds located in a 3-mile walking radius. We are surrounded by 144 acres of “registered old growth forest,” adjacent to the Cassadaga Lakes Region. A resident may walk the woodland trails, kayak, fish or swim at our beach. There are several year round churches, Healing Temple Wednesday night service, working committees, home circles, monthly Sunday Brunch and daily gatherings at our Post Office. Our community is a fun and festive place to dwell in our summer camp season. There are endless possibilities to engage in the active faith of Spiritualism. A resident can be as active or as quiet and serene as you want to be.
Please Note: Purchasing a home in Lily Dale is not a typical real estate transaction. DO NOT make any agreements, verbal or in writing, before obtaining Lily Dale Assembly approval to purchase. Mortgages cannot be obtained to purchase Lily Dale property.
Home Ownership Process
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You must be a member in good standing of Lily Dale Assembly. For details on how to become a member, please see below.
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Obtain an application from the Lily Dale Assembly office to purchase a leasehold.
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Complete and return the leasehold purchase application with applicable fee to the Lily Dale Assembly office. Your application will then be presented to the Lily Dale Board of Directors for approval.
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You may only own two (2) leaseholds at one time. If you should inherit a third leasehold, you must put one up for sale within (30) days.
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A homeowner/ leaseholder will be responsible for paying an annual assessment to Lily Dale Assembly and yearly property taxes to the town of Pomfret.
Would You Like to Join the Lily Dale Assembly?
As a member of the largest Spiritualist community in the world, you will be a welcomed part of our community. We encourage each member to attend our year-round church and Healing Temple services. You may also want to participate with our many hands-on volunteer committees and community organizations. All are invited to join one of our many development circles. A member may participate in or sponsor a fundraiser to support the organizational endeavor dear to their own heart. There are many opportunities for our members to participate in our summer program. And each member may attend our annual meeting to become more fully informed and cast a vote on current and projected goals for the future of Lily Dale Assembly. The participation of our members is the cornerstone of our foundation.
Membership Process
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You must be a member in good standing of a recognized Spiritualist church for one year prior to applying for membership in Lily Dale Assembly.
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A copy of your current church card must be received in the office before the membership application may be given out.
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An application may be obtained through the Lily Dale Assembly office.
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The application must be filled out and returned to the Lily Dale Assembly office with the appropriate fees: $175.00 application fee + $75.00 first year’s dues = $250.00.
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It is your responsibility to provide all of the required information and letters of reference with your application. Family members cannot be accepted as references or recommendations.
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You then need to make an appointment with the Lily Dale Assembly office, during normal business hours, to read the Rules and Regulations and the Bylaws. Please allow at least one hour to read this information.
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Next, you request to meet with the Lily Dale Board of Directors to discuss your intentions and interest in becoming a Lily Dale Assembly Member.
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You will be notified promptly of the Lily Dale Assembly Board of Director’s decision regarding your acceptance.
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Houses for Sale
2 Third Street
$200,000
Seller:
Connie Dutcher
Phone:
716-595-3614
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
House with garage, shed, private patio and lots of perennial plants
Located on the corner of Cleveland and Third street, three lots.
• Stained glass in many windows
• Storm windows, insulated, newer roof, wood or tiled floors.
First floor:
• Entrance room full bathroom, tiled floors
• Kitchen: new gas stove, new refrigerator, older dish washer, oak floors, and built in cupboards
• Dining room: built in unit with shelves and drawers.
• Enclosed porch: reading room, entrance used as waiting room, plant or sun room
• Two living rooms
Second floor:
• 3 bedrooms, one full bathroom, laundry room with newer washer & dryer
Third floor:
• 3 possible bedrooms to be finished or use for storage.
Cellar:
• Dry
• Full cellar with on demand hot water heater
• Gas furnace
• Storage
9 & 11 North Street
$135,000
Seller:
Fran Walsh
Phone:
(416) 399-5491
Beds:
2
Baths:
1.5
Large all weather porch
Use All 4 Seasons
Hot water baseboard heat in main house
2 bedrooms — Large Master with Mitsubishi air conditioner
1 & 1/2 bathrooms
Kraftmaid kitchen with newer appliances
Utility/laundry room
Living/Dining room with Mitsubishi air conditioner
Large porch addition—with Mitsubishi HVAC
Smaller attached garage that could be converted for Medium’s reading room —driveway parking
Double lot with many perennials and a labyrinth set into the lawn.
Deck for BBQ with adjacent Patio
Seller will hold Land Contract with approved buyer
Email for more pictures
Furnishings may be sold with property if desired.
Contact Fran Walsh
fran.walsh@rogers.com
Toronto
319 Merton Street PH 12
Toronto ON M4S 1A5
416 932-8805 [H]
416 399-5491 [C]
Lily Dale
11 North Street
Lily Dale NY 14752
716 595-2889
10 Library St
$154,700
Seller:
Paul and Terry Mayer
Phone:
(828)777-7050
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
2 Story 4 Bedroom house with 2 full bathrooms. 2136 sq. ft. with a huge unfinished basement.
The full length of the front is a large, windowed sunroom. (It's great for a waiting room, reading room or just enjoying your favorite room in the house that is not in the house.) Next, there is an L shaped living room open to a setting rm and a bonus area. The formal dining room is next which is steps from the eat-in kitchen & first floor bath with laundry. The open staircase leads from the living room to a sizable landing which branches off to several bedrooms and bonus rooms. The first is used as a library (bonus rm), next is the primary bedroom with a huge walk-in closet. The full bath is next in the circle of rooms; then, a long hall with walk-in closets and at the end is a large linen closet. with t then, you will find another bedroom with another walk-in bonus rm. It is 15 minutes from I-90, 30 minutes to Chautauqua Institution, walking distance to Cassadaga Country Golf Club. public boating launching areas, bridge, fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing and winter skiing at Cockaigne.
11 Fourth Street
$180,000
Seller:
Bob and Danielle Reuther
Phone:
(716)640-2668
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Large 4+ bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen, LR, DR, large sitting room, downstairs extra room, full basement, attic storage, updated and maintained, and sitting on 3 lots for outdoor space and separation. House currently hosts the Owls Nest guest house but there are other possibilities. (:
Priced at $180,000 and we are willing to hold reasonable land contract. Serious inquiries only, please.
Please contact Bob/Danielle at 716-640-2668 or email at conrad3@stny.rr.com.
28 South Street
$275,000
Seller:
MK Roland
Phone:
(716)208-7044
Beds:
4
Baths:
2.5
Gas remote control fireplace, two very large closets, two linen closets, dry basement, optional reading room with private entrance, private wooded lot, recently completely remodeled, newer addition, and 2-car garage with remote.