Bailey Farms
PO Box 200, Milwood, NY  10546
(914) 941-0411

Bailey Farms is a rustic, private, serene retreat and conference center located in Westchester County, New York on 17 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.

Benchmark Hospitality @ Edith Macy Conference Center
550 Chappaqua Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY  10510
(914) 945-8000

Located 45 minutes from Manhattan, Edith Macy Conference Center offers 10 meeting rooms, a 150-seat theatre, and overnight accommodations for 134 guests.

Coleman Center
810 Seventh Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY  10019
(212) 541-4600
 
The Coleman Center provides 12 meeting rooms, Broadband Internet access, WiFi and integrated computer networking, videoconferencing, and video and data projection.

Community Church of New York
40 East 35th Street, New York, NY  10016
(212) 683-4988 ext. 19

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 Break, Off~Park with a minimum 2-3 night stay based on availability.

Community Resource Exchange
42 Broadway, 20th Floor, New York, NY  10004
(212) 894-3394

CRE's new Community Conference Center or "C3" provides community leaders, nonprofit staff, policymakers, advocates and activists with affordable meeting space for conferences, training workshops, board retreats and a variety of meetings.


Corporate Suites Business Centers 
1040 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10018
(212)512-0500 or (800)555-7776

Corporate Suites has six locations with over thirty meeting and conference room spaces. They have locations in central Midtown and Downtown Manhattan.

Their high-tech meeting rooms are fully equipped and wired, with video conferencing capabilities available. They are available for rent by the hour, and their staff may handle catering arrangements. After business hours are available. Perfect for business or organization meetings. Non-profit groups are eligible for discounts.

Covenant House New York
346 West 17th Street, New York, NY  10011
(212) 613-0300

Covenant House New York offers an auditorium that seats 700, six classrooms varying in size and seating capacity is 50-70.  They also have a gym with a basketball court and seating for 400.  Catering is also available through their Ezekiel’s Café.  The money from the rentals goes back to their programs.

Downtown Conference Center at Pace University
157 William Street, New York, NY  10038
(877) 322-6338

The Downtown Conference Center features 33 meeting rooms, a 70-seat amphitheater, executive boardroom, dining room, LCD projectors, plasma screens, T-1 wireless environment, and business supplies and services. 

Frost Valley YMCA
2000 Frost Valley Road, Claryville, NY  12725
(845) 985-2291

Frost Valley's has a number of facilities to choose from, it offers large meeting rooms that seat 400 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.

Glynwood Center
PO Box 157, Cold Spring, NY  10516
Phone: (845) 265-3338 

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 39. 

The Graduate Center
City University of New York
365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY  10016
(212) 817-7150

The Graduate Center offers a 389-seat theatre, 24 meeting and event rooms, audio-visual services, on-site catering and other amenities for special events, lectures, conferences, receptions, and dinners.


Jeronimo Resort & Conference Center
3 Hotel Road, Box 155, Walker Valley, NY  12588
(845) 733-5652

The Jeronimo Resort & Conference Center is a family-owned and -operated retreat and conference center located in the Catskill Mountains, two hours from New York City.  The Center includes five meeting rooms and accommodations for 75 overnight guests.  Conference Center services include copy and fax machines, overhead projectors, and wireless DSL Internet access. 

The Lesbian, Gay Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
208 West 13th Street, New York, NY  10011
(212) 620-7310

The Center provides space for meetings, cultural programs, performances, rehearsals, and community gatherings for up to 220 people.

Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center
299 North Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY  10562
(914) 941-4455

The Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center is a Christian retreat center located in the Hudson Valley, 35 miles from New York City.  The Center welcomes nonprofit groups for day or overnight workshops, conferences, and retreats.  The Center includes four meeting rooms, dormitory accommodations for 44 guests, TV/VCRs, projections and screens.

Markle Foundation
10 Rockefeller Plaza, 16th Floor, New York, NY  10020
(212) 713-7640

Markle has two adjoining rooms – a conference room plus a large sitting room.  To rent the rooms, call Conference Services at the number listed above to reach one of the conference planners.

Mertz Gilmore Foundation
218 West 18th Street, New York, NY  10003
(212) 475-1137 

The Mertz Gilmore Foundation’s conference room, located on the third floor of its walk-up brownstone in Manhattan, is available for meetings of nonprofit groups.  The conference room is available free of charge during business hours:  9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Use on weekday, evenings, and weekends depends on the availability of staff members to be on the premises.


Nathan Cummings Foundation
475 Tenth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY  10018
(212) 787-7300, ext. 204

The Nathan Cummings Foundation space includes a conference room, boardroom, and atrium space for receptions, screens for presentations, a serving pantry, and a storage room.  The space is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Arrangements could be made to have space available at other times, but on a very limited basis.

Neighborhood Preservation Center
232 East 11th Street, New York, NY  10003
(212) 228-2781

The Neighborhood Preservation Center is a space where the public is welcome to convene, strategize, and exchange information through its various services: public meeting rooms, temporary and virtual offices, and a resource referral service.  The Center has three meeting spaces for organizational meetings.  Each room holds a maximum of 20 people.  Two of the rooms may be combined to form one large room.  Audiovisual equipment and kitchen facilities are also available.

New York Regional Association of Grantmakers
79 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY  10003
(212) 714-0699 ext. 205

The New York Regional Association of Grantmakers offers a 440-square-foot conference room that holds up to 50 people, as well as adjacent breakout space, to grantees of their member organizations.  The space is available weekdays (except holidays) between the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Its facilities are free to members and rates for member grantees are $250 for 4 hours or less and $400 for more than 4 hours. For more information, please contact Patrick Barnes.
 

North Star Fund
520 Eighth Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY  10018
(212) 620-9110

The North Star Fund offers two multi-purpose conference spaces.  A small conference room that accommodates up to 10 people and a large conference room that accommodates up to 75 people. For more information call Amy Ponce.

The Paradise Theater
2403 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY  10468
(718) 220-6143 or (800) 353-8040 

The ample spaces of the Paradise Theater feature a private party room and a bi-level grand lobby and foyer, are available to both individuals and organizations for private parties and functions.  It offers a private ballroom for parties of up to 100 persons or a variety of choice spaces in the grand foyer and VIP areas in the main ballroom.  Its 2,500 square foot kitchen, party planners, and catering menus help pull off a successful party, company meeting or other private event.

Pocantico Conference Center
200 Lake Road, Tarrytown, NY  10591
(914) 524-6500

The Pocantico Conference Center is north of Manhattan in the Pocantico Historic Area in Westchester County, New York.  The mission of the Center is to provide a setting where nonprofit organizations can bring together people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives to engage critical issues related to the Rockefeller Brothers Fund philanthropic program, leading to new levels of understanding and creative resolution of problems.  Visit their Web site for more information and to request an application.

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center
80 Fifth Avenue, Suite 903, New York, NY  10011
(212) 352-00046

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center (PPSC) offers a newly renovated meeting space/conference room with a kitchenette, DVD/VCR, projector & screen, flip charts & easels. It can accommodate 50-55 people. Ideal for workshops, classes, and meetings.

 
St. John’s University Manhattan Campus
101 Murray Street, New York, NY  10007
(212) 284-7003

St. John’s University Manhattan Campus is a convenient alternative meeting facility located in lower Manhattan.  It offers 21 classrooms and a 128-seat auditorium for half-day, full-day, weekly, and long-term rental.  The technology package includes Internet access, LCD projectors, VCRs, microphones, screens, overhead projectors, flip charts, and PowerPoint capabilities in most rooms.  Limited overnight accommodations are available from mid-May to mid-August.

Support Center for Nonprofit Management
305 Seventh Avenue @ 27th Street, New York, NY  10001
(212) 924-6744

The Support Center for Nonprofit Management offers a training room which seats 50 and a conference room for 25.  It provides two easels with flip charts and markers, hot and cold water.  For a fee you can rent a TV/VCR and/or overhead projector.

Trinity Conference Center
79 Lower River Road, P.O. Box 59, West Cornwall, CT  06796
(860) 672-1000

Trinity Conference Center is a private conference center that exclusively serves nonprofit groups.  Trinity offers a 125-seat theatre, six meeting and event rooms, three breakout areas, overnight accommodations for up to 84 guests, audio/visual equipment, internet access, and on-site recreational facilities.

Warwick Center
P.O. Box 349, Hoyt Road, Warwick, NY  10990
(845) 986-1164

The Warwick Center, located 55 miles from New York City, serves congregations of all faiths, organizations, schools, and associations.  The facility is available for conferences, seminars, weekend retreats, day trips and other group programs.  The conference center offers seven meeting rooms, a 200-seat theatre, overnight accommodations for 250 guests, and in-house AV equipment.