Registration Information
Registration is now closed.
Please use the tabs below to read more about the cost and registration information for this Celebration
Celebration Costs
Full Celebration: $115
Saturday Only: $75
*Please see “Onsite Accommodations” and “Meals” tabs above for pricing information on these options.
Live-Stream Sessions: Please note, if you book for the online NEDC, all sessions will only be available live. Sessions will not be available for replay. As is the case for those attending the in-person Celebration, there will be one opportunity to join into any of the sessions. If you miss any of the sessions, including the empowerment, you will not have another chance to view them.
Audio Recordings: May be purchased when making a booking. Audio recordings are of the teaching sessions and empowerment talk only, and do not include the guided meditations, retreat sessions or chanted prayers. Recordings may only be purchased for sessions that you have registered for. Recordings are for the sole use of the registered recipient and should not be shared.
Full Event: $25
Saturday Only: $10
Registration Information
A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking.
Registration for the live-stream NEDC is available until Friday, April 29 at 5:00pm. At that time registration will close to give our volunteers time to process registrations.
Online Celebration Links: To avoid any delay in receiving the links, full payment must be received at the time of booking.
Late Registrations for Online Attendance (within 24 hours of the start of the Celebration): Registration for the live-stream NEDC closes at 5:00pm (EST) on April 29. If you register less than 24 hours before that, we cannot guarantee that links will be sent out in time for the start of the first session. We only guarantee that you will receive the links before the start of the first session, if you have booked at least 24 hours in advance.
See Terms & Conditions page for full payment and cancellation policy.
Staying at KMC New York gives you the full Celebration experience. Enjoy the day, immersing yourself in the Celebration program, the beautiful and tranquil woodland environment that houses KMC New York, and quiet country nights.
Limited indoor accommodations are available on a first come/first serve basis for this event. Our indoor accommodations are all simple but comfortable. Please note that all indoor accommodations are in buildings that have shared bathrooms and kitchens.
Camping is a great option to allow you to stay onsite. Bring your own gear (unlimited camping space) or rent a pre-erected tent (limited). Campers will have access to the shared bathrooms and kitchens in the accommodation buildings.
Breakfast is included for all onsite accommodations bookings.
| Type | Price | Registration Notes |
| Single (1 person/1 twin bed) – per room for 2 nights | $180 |
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| Twin (2 people / 2 twin beds) – per room for 2 nights | $260 |
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| Deluxe Double (1-2 people / 1 queen bed) – per room for 2 nights | $280 |
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| Double (1-2 people / 1 queen or full bed) – per room for 2 nights | $260 |
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| Shared Room (up to 6 people) – per person for 2 nights | $110 |
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| Dorm Room (up to 10 people) – per person for 2 nights | $70 |
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| Cabin (1-2 people / 2 twin beds) – total for 2 nights | $150 |
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| Camping | $20 per night |
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| Pre-erected Tents |
$10 per night for 1 person or $12 per night for 2 people + $20 camping fee per night per person |
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If you would like to attend the Celebration in-person but stay offsite, please check out these options below.
There are a number of local BnBs in the Glen Spey area:
VRBO options available here
AirBnB options are available here
Inn the Glen
7 Sweeney Rd, Glen Spey, NY 12737
A 2 minute walk to KMC NY
Tel: (845) 468-4247
Website
Hampton Inn
122 Westfall Town Dr, Matamoras, PA 18336
a 25 minute drive to KMC NY
Tel: (570) 491-5280
Website
Best Western Inn at Hunts Landing
120 U.S. 6, Matamoras, PA 18336
a 25 minute drive to KMC NY
Tel: (570) 491-2400
Website
Lunch and dinner are available to in-person Celebration attendees. You can book for meals at the time of booking your Celebration. All meals are vegetarian with vegan and wheat-free options. We cannot cater to other dietary restrictions. Meals may be purchased when making a registration.
Meals: $7 per lunch or dinner
Breakfast is included for those staying onsite. Snacks and light fare are available in the World Peace Cafe in the Temple.
Getting to the Temple
KMC New York is about 2 hours from New York City (depending on traffic). Getting here by public transportation is a great option.
By Train
New Jersey Transit to Port Jervis, NY from the New York City area, including Newark Airport and New York Penn Station. njtransit.com
By Bus
There are two local stops with Coach USA from Port Authority: Matamoras, PA: Stops at the Best Western where you can wait in the lobby for a taxi. Approximately a $30 taxi ride from here to KMC NY; or Port Jervis, NY: Stops at a parking lot. Approximately a $20 taxi ride from here to KMC NY. coachusa.com
Taxi Service
The cost of a taxi to KMC NY from Matamoras, PA is approximately $30 and from Port Jervis, NY is approximately $20. Please reserve a taxi in advance.
YO TAXI: (845) 672-4171
J&L Taxi Service: (845) 856-3544
Port Jervis Taxi: (845) 856-1111
Please note we are not providing shuttles or transport from hotels. If you are interested in ride sharing, please contact your local Center to see if they are arranging this.
Children are welcome in the temple during sessions if they can remain quiet and not disruptive to the session. We ask that parents do not bring children under 2 years of age into the Temple during sessions. There will be a video link available for parents to watch sessions with their children.
Parents or guardians are responsible for their children at all times while on KMC New York’s property.
Due to the nature of our accommodations, indoor accommodations at KMC New York are not available to children under 16. Children under 18 also are not able to stay in our shared or dorm accommodations. Families are welcome to camp onsite, or may wish to book accommodations offsite.
Pricing for Children:
Celebration fee:
Age 1 to 7 – free
Age 8 to 15 – 50% off
Meals
Age 0 to 3- free
Age 4 to 12 – 50% off
Camping
0 to 3 – free
Age 4 to 15 – 50% off