As the world's largest and oldest Spiritualist community, we have over 140 years of history we'd love to share with you. Visit our museum and library when you come to Lily Dale. Marion H. Skidmore Library Located on Cottage Row, facing the auditorium and Melrose Park, the Marion H. Skidmore Library houses the largest collection of Spiritualist books in the world. A reading room is available for public use, and we have thousands of rare books and unique titles to choose from. Please be advised that due to the nature of the materials in our collections, the Marion H. Skidmore Library is a non-circulating research library. To schedule a research appointment or for more information, please contact our Librarian. Library Contact info@lilydaleassembly.org (716) 595-8721 x2001 Library Facebook page and Twitter account Hours During Season: 9am-5pm, Mon-Sat Other days and hours call for an appointment Museum Library

We are an international member organization and residential community comprised of persons who practice the faith of Spiritualism. Learn more about becoming a member. See our listing of houses for sale on the Lily Dale grounds. ABOUT COMMUNITY HISTORY NATURE HEALING TEMPLE 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 You must be a member in good standing of Lily Dale Assembly. For details on how to become a member, please see below. Obtain an application from the Lily Dale Assembly office to purchase a leasehold. 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. 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. 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 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. A copy of your current church card must be received in the office before the membership application may be given out. An application may be obtained through the Lily Dale Assembly office. The application must be filled out and returned to the Lily Dale Assembly office with the appropriate fees: $175.00 application fee + $100.00 first year’s dues = $275.00. 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. 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. 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. You will be notified promptly of the Lily Dale Assembly Board of Director’s decision regarding your acceptance. Annual Water Quality Report Download the Annual Water Quality Report for Lily Dale Anchor 1

Woman's Day Event Saturday, August 15, 2026 2:30 PM Decades of Change: Illustrating Highlights of Women’s Rights, Featuring Women of Lily Dale Lily Dale Auditorium Free Event Celeste Elliott & Margaret Ferris will serve as Mediums Saturday, August 15, 2026 7-9 PM Convention for Equality: With Historic and Contemporary Perspectives: Critical Women’s issues of Today - Defended by the Women of Yesterday Lily Dale Auditorium $10.00 Come see how Women’s rights have progressed or regressed. Featuring Tracy Langworthy, PhD presenting the History of Political Equality Clubs Lily Dale chapter, established 1887 Read More and Sign Up Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:15 PM Woman’s Day Event Parade Everyone Invited! Lily Dale Auditorium Free Event Celebrating Mae West’s Birthday and Historic walking tour featuring the important women of Lily Dale’s past. Bios: Ciarrai Eaton is the Executive Director of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation where she is honored to continue Matilda's legacy of social justice. She uses her degrees in performance and education to shine a light on erased stories throughout history. Tracy Winter Allen worked as an assistant to Dr. Sally Roesch Wagner during her last two years as founding executive director of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center. She is a retired music educator and performer who recently joined the Gage Foundation Board of Directors. She is the author of two books about Gage and recently completed transcribing Gage's writings into a digital database. Robin Echols Cooper received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with minors in art and theater from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. She has been telling stories professionally since 1992. Ms. Echols Cooper’s unique style takes you on an animated journey as she weaves tales from around the world. Her family stories bring you home. She has performed in a wide variety of venues. She presents creative specialized workshops in the art of storytelling. Robin has been with the Women In History Ohio organization since 2000. Molly Ritter is an educator, researcher, and organizer who believes liberation begins with learning to see power—and is sustained through the ongoing work of untangling it. Raised overseas by fundamentalist missionaries under rigid patriarchal control, she was nevertheless shaped by small, unexpected, yet powerful examples of feminist resistance. American Girl books told stories of girls with agency and gumption, a quietly radical grandmother modeled love without domination, and the moral clarity of Jesus’ teachings exposed the hypocrisy of those in power over her. Those early openings raised questions that eventually showed her a way out. Today, she works with faculty and students at the University of Pittsburgh, designing learning experiences that center experimentation, failure, and the slow, collective work of making meaning. Her work has also included equity reform, labor organizing, and consciousness-raising, grounded in the conviction that liberation is not an end state, but a practice built patiently through how we learn, teach, and work together. Tracy Langworthy, PhD is the Interim Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Jamestown Community College. Tracy have been teaching history at JCC since 2004. Nineteenth-century women's history is a particular passion, along with the broader history of American social reform. I also love learning about the history that surrounds us in Western New York. Michelle Henry is a certified Registered Historian. She served as the Chautauqua County Historian in 2000 until she retired in January 2023, and also served as the county's Record Management Coordinator. Michelle had written several articles for local and state publications, including the New York State Archives Partnership Trust's Archives magazine and the Chautauqua County Historical Society's Timelines. She has served as a consultant for the NY state Museum Collection Assessment Program, providing assistance and advice to small museums in Western New York.

Teach Online with Lily Dale Assembly Share your wisdom and guide others on their journey. Complete the application below to be considered as an online instructor. 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION First name* Last name* Email* Phone* Preferred Method of Contact* Choose one 2: TEACHING BACKGROUND About You* A brief bio - who you are and what drives your passion for teaching Qualifications and Credentials* Certifications, degrees or training relevant to your teaching Teaching Experience* Have you taught for Lily Dale before?* Next

Get answers to your questions about Lily Dale, visiting, the gate fee, events & workshops, mediumship & spiritual healing, off-season, accommodations. Frequently Asked Questions Gate Info Visiting Lily Dale Spiritual Healing & Mediumship Accomodations Lily Dale Assembly Off Season Events & Workshops 01 What is the gate pass fee and how much is it? There is a charge for each person who enters Lily Dale during the summer season, which runs from June 20 to August 30. There are multiple types of gate passes that can be purchased: A 24-hour pass: $20 per person A 3-day pass: $50 per person A 7-day pass: $120 per person Season pass: $425 per person Evening pass: $10 per person (valid 6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight) The gate pass is waived for the following individuals: Senior citizens over the age of 80 (requires ID) Active U.S. military personnel (requires ID) Children and teens age 17 and under Additionally, the gate fee is waived for Sunday morning church services (until 1:00 pm). There no refunds for gate pass fees. Please visit the Gate Pass page for detailed information and to purchase gate passes online. 02 When are gate pass fees required? Gate pass fees are in effect daily during the Summer Season. Typically 3rd Friday in June through the Sunday before Labor Day. Note: The gate pass fee is waived every Sunday morning for church services (until 1:00 pm). 03 Where can I purchase a gate pass? Gate Passes can be purchased at the Lily Dale entry gate or in advance online. LDA accepts cash, debit cards, & credit cards. 04 What does the gate pass fee cover? The gate pass fee assists Lily Dale in maintaining its historic buildings and in repairing the hamlet's aging infrastructure. Additionally, the fee includes parking and the Lily Dale activities and attractions listed below: Daily Activities 8:30 am Meditation in the Healing Temple 11:30 am Welcome Video in the Marion H. Skidmore Library (excluding Sunday) 1:00 pm Inspiration Stump Message Service 2:30 pm Worship Service in the Auditorium 4:00 pm Forest Temple Message Service (excluding Sundays) 5:30 pm Inspiration Stump Message Service Weekly and Bi-weekly Activities 10:30 am Sunday Auditorium Service 7:00 pm Thought Exchange in the Octagon (Wednesday & Saturday) 10:30 am & 7:00 pm Healing Temple Services Attractions The Lily Dale Beach Leolyn Woods The Fairy Trail The Labrynth 05 What happens if a multi-day or season gate pass is misplaced or lost? LDA cannot be responsible for lost or misplaced multi-day or season gate passes. Unfortunately, new passes would need to be purchased. 06 Can I get a refund on my gate fee? Unfortunately, LDA cannot refund gate pass fees.

Shannon Taggart Symposium Shannon Taggart Presents.... No events at the moment Shannon Taggart Symopsium.... The Shannon Taggart 3-Day Symposium brings together Spiritualism, mediumship, photography, history, and the unseen world in one unforgettable weekend experience. Attend the full 3-day symposium package for the best deal, or choose individual classes below and create the experience that works best for you. Come for one class, or immerse yourself in the full weekend. No events at the moment

As the world's largest and oldest Spiritualist community, we have spent over 140 years beautifying, preserving and caring for this lovely spot of Earth. Come visit our old growth forest, gardens, walking paths, beach and many more marvelous natural places. ABOUT COMMUNITY HISTORY NATURE HEALING TEMPLE Lily Dale's Nature Technically, Lily Dale is an island! We have the lake on one side, beautiful forest on the other and a large marsh separating us from the rest of Cassadaga, our closest neighbor. Spending time in nature is an important part of spiritual development and we are dedicated to ensuring the wonder of this place is preserved for future generations. Our Forest Throughout the far end of Lily Dale are beautiful forests to explore. Find trails through them that start along their edges. Look for signs of beavers, deer, lots of chipmunks & squirrels, bunnies and all types of birds. Leolyn Woods Leolyn Woods is one of the most significant and unique Old Growth Forests in the Northeast and is found at the top of South Street. The Leolyn Woods is thousands of years old, populated by centuries old trees; most common are ancient Hemlock, Basswood, Maples, Red Oaks, White Pine, Black Cherry, and Cucumber Magnolia. Please enjoy reading the information about the trees on Shepherd Hooks. Inspiration Stump Inspiration Stump is a retreat found at the end of a quiet trail of the Leolyn Woods. It is not unusual to become aware of the spiritual energies while in an open and receptive state at the Stump. Demonstrations of mediumship are presented twice daily at 1:00 PM. This tradition dates back the establishment of Lily Dale in 1879. Mediums have been holding services at the site affectionately known as “The Inspiration Stump” which was named after a sacred pine that once grew there. In inclement weather, a bell will be rung to indicate the location of the service. Pet Cemetery The Lily Dale Pet Cemetery honors our beloved pets that have crossed over to Spirit. Pets are much loved in Lily Dale and the residents have made a lovely spot in the Leolyn Woods, a spiritual place, to honor their loved companions. The legend is that on February 13, 1900, the Lily Dale Pet Cemetery was created when horses fell through the ice on Cassadaga Lake during “Ice Harvesting”. These horses were eventually taken from the icy waters and transported up South Street to the Leolyn Woods. Topsy, who was a beloved pet and worker for Lily Dale is buried in the pet cemetery. The Boulevard Path Take a walk through our beautiful Boulevard trails that begins at the end of East Street and finishes at the Lily Dale beach. All along the pathway are informational Shepherd Hooks about tree identification. The Fairy Trail Village The fairy trail entrance is between the Healing Temple and the Fire Hall. Walk the paths in this picturesque forest and spend some magical moments with our wood elves, gnomes and sprites. And if you happen to see a little flash of light out of the corner of your eye, look quick! You might catch a glimpse before they pop into their Fairy Village houses. Woods Our Play Places Children, dogs, and adults alike can enjoy a good time at Lily Dale's recreational facilities. Lily Dale Beach The Lily Dale Beach is open 11AM – 6 PM during season. A qualified life guard is on duty. Our beach is a grassy/sand mix offering picnic tables, restrooms, and plenty of parking. Follow Cleveland Avenue to the end and you will see our Beach sign. You can read the rules for the beach on our FAQs . Join us on Friday nights from 6:30 PM- 8:00 PM for a drumming circle. Drumming has been practiced around the world for centuries as a way to connect with the rhythm of life. All season long, Friday nights will come alive with the beat of drums in the park near Lily Dale Beach. $10.00 The Dog Park A newer addition to Lily Dale, our dog park is open to dogs who are up to date with their vaccinations. Please bring proof to the office in order to gain access to the park. A donation to support park maintenance is encouraged. Children's Acre Playground Located next to the Andrew Jackson Davis Lyceum, the Children's Acre Playground features slides, swings, see-saws and more! Our Gardens In addition to the many beautiful gardens around people's homes (count the bat houses you see in yards!), Lily Dale maintains a number of gardens around the grounds. The Butterfly Habitat The Butterfly Habitat is located opposite The Lily Restaurant. It was built in 2017 under the direction of the Lily Dale Environmental Committee with many community helpers. The Habitat is a garden space for birds, butterflies, frogs, and other wildlife. It provides the essential elements needed by all wildlife such as natural food sources, clean water, cover, and places to raise their young. The Rain Garden The idea behind our Rain Garden is quite simple. If polluted rainwaters cannot reach our lake waters, then pollution from vehicles, especially the heavy summer traffic and winter snow control, can be controlled and the stresses on Cassadaga Lakes ecosystem are mitigated. The runoff is channeled down into the garden where the plants and soil filter the water. We have planted, to the greatest extent possible, plants that are native to our area. These plants are able to withstand brief intervals of standing water and tolerate drought. They also have deep roots that allow water to seep into the soil and do not require fertilizers or other chemicals. Most importantly, they provide a natural habitat for beneficial insects and lakeshore creatures to flourish in safety. Lillie Memorial Fountain The Lillie Memorial Fountain can be found in Melrose Park facing the main entrance gate. The design of this beautiful bronze fountain is that of a graceful female figure holding a bowl above her head. It stands as a memorial to the life work done for Spiritualism by Mrs. R. Sheppard Lillie, and her husband, John T. Lillie. The fountain was presented to the Assembly by Oscar Erzkus and the Sheppard Lillie Church of Buffalo, NY. The Labyrinth The Lily Dale Labyrinth was established and planted by Fellowships of the Spirit in the fall of 1991 as a gift to the Lily Dale Assembly’s members and guests. It is slightly set back from the road on East Street beside the Andrew Jackson Davis Lyceum. Labyrinths can be found all over the world and have been used for many different purposes, including ceremonial and ritual, throughout the ages.

Lily Dale hosts a world-renown Summer program for seekers to come and learn more about a wide variety of spiritual topics with our unique focus on mediumship. Attend workshops and classes on personal transformation, the natural world, divination, ritual & religion, arts & sciences, health & wellness. 2026 Tibetan Monks Each year, we are honored to welcome the monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery to open our season with sacred ceremony, music, and community gatherings. Their visit is a beautiful blend of tradition, culture, and connection. It's a meaningful way to begin the summer together. From the Opening Ceremony to special community events, these offerings invite reflection, joy, and shared experience for all who attend. Join us June 20–24 for this unforgettable annual tradition. No events at the moment

Gate / entrance Information Fee includes all daily activities, noted weekly activities and all attractions unless otherwise noted. Sleeping in vehicles or on the grounds of Lily Dale is not permitted. Gate passes are required between Friday, June 19 and Sunday, August 30th, 2026. There are no refunds on gate fees. No gate pass fees for Sunday morning church services (must exit by 1:00 pm) Gate Pass Fees (per person) 1 Day $20 3 Days $50 Weekly Pass $120 Season Pass $425 EVENINGS 6pm to Midnight $10 Age 80+ with valid ID * No charge Children 12 & younger with adult * No charge * These tickets must be bought at the gate. Please bring your valid ID to show. Gate Pass Gate Pass Lily Dale Gate Pass Share Buy Tickets Be sure to contact our office to special Gate Pass rates for Tour groups. +1 (716)595-8721

The Leolyn Inn is located just outside of the gates of Lily Dale facing Cassadaga Lake. Leolyn Inn Make Reservations Back to Visit Offering beautiful lakeside views, The Leolyn Inn is located just outside the Lily Dale Assembly gate facing Cassadaga Lakes. L ocated inside is the Garden Room, a space where workshops are sometimes held. Gate passes are not included in the occupancy rates. You can purchase your gate pass at the entrance to Lily Dale or on the website at a later time. Below is video from 2024.