What rental options does Holmes Camp & Retreat Center offer for groups and retreats?

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Holmes Camp & Retreat Center offers facility rentals for groups, with lodging in a small conference center, dorms, and cabins, plus indoor and outdoor meeting spaces and rustic youth summer camp facilities. It suits churches, nonprofits, community organizations, scouting groups, social groups, and corporate clients whose purposes fit the center's mission and values. You do not need to be Presbyterian or identify with any faith to attend.

What the site provides for group rentals

The center sits on more than 500 acres of hills, forest, and wetlands in the Hudson Valley, less than two hours from New York City. Its rental-relevant facilities include:

  • A small conference center with lodging
  • Dorms
  • Cabins
  • Outdoor and indoor meeting spaces
  • Rustic youth summer camp facilities

Onsite recreation includes four lakes and ten miles of trails, with nearby landmarks and state parks adding further options.

Who can book

The site lists these eligible groups:

  • Churches and faith-affiliated groups
  • Nonprofits and community organizations
  • Scouting groups
  • Social groups
  • Corporate clients

The stated condition is that groups be "compatible with our mission and values." Affiliation with the Presbyterian church is not required, and no faith identification is needed. Holmes is a ministry of the Presbyterian Conference Association, affiliated with the Presbyteries of Long Island, Hudson River, and New York City of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Specialized options beyond standard group rentals

The site also lists Pastoral Respite under its rentals section, a dedicated arrangement for pastors seeking rest. Other program-side offerings that appear in the navigation include Financial Aid, Volunteer Work Days, and a 2026 Program Schedule, which may be relevant if your group wants to join organized programming rather than rent space independently.

How to judge whether it fits your group

Your need What Holmes offers
Overnight lodging for a group Conference center lodging, dorms, cabins
Meeting space Indoor and outdoor meeting spaces
Youth or camp-style retreat Rustic youth summer camp facilities
Recreation Four lakes, ten miles of trails, nearby state parks
Pastoral rest Pastoral Respite
Faith-neutral booking Open to groups regardless of faith affiliation

If your group needs a large hotel-style conference facility, note that the site describes the conference center as "small." If you need camp-style or retreat-style accommodations with extensive outdoor space, the mix of dorms, cabins, and trails fits that pattern.

Contact and next step

To confirm availability, capacity, and pricing for your dates, contact the center directly:

  • Address: 60 Denton Lake Road, Holmes, NY 12531
  • Phone: 845-878-6383
  • Email: available via the "Send Us Email" link on the site
  • Newsletter: sign-up available on the site for news and events

The site does not publish rental rates or booking restrictions, so those details need to come from the center itself.