Activities & Amenities

Omega's daily open classes in yoga, tai chi, and meditation are designed to help you relax and unwind. Whether you are a beginner or experienced practitioner, Omega's daily open classes have something for everyone and offer a variety of practice styles. 

Want to know what events are planned during your visit? See the information kiosks when you arrive.
 

Sample Schedule

*Free time is generally scheduled on Wednesday afternoons unless your workshop has a special schedule; see workshop description.

Omega’s 80-acre Long Pond Lake is a serene haven for recreation and wildlife. Go for a paddle in a canoe or kayak, relax by the shore front with a good book or play lawn games.

Our Lake is free from the noise of motorboats and you just might spot one of the two wildlife species it protects: the endangered northern cricket frog and the Blanding’s turtles, a threatened species.

Omega's Long Pond Lake waterfront is available for use by those who are:

• Registered participants of Omega's programs
• Omega staff members
• Guest of Omega staff members (under the guidelines outlined for staff guests)

Step inside and browse more than 7,000 books on holistic living. Read quietly in a window seat, listen to an audiobook, or study the work of a favorite teacher.

With so many titles to choose from, Omega's Ram Dass Library provides inspiration and lifelong learning opportunities for everyone.

Ram Dass, revered spiritual teacher, former Omega board member, and author of Be Here Now, served as a trusted guide to Omega and thousands of spiritual seekers worldwide for more than four decades. In honor of his transformative work, Omega's non-lending library was named after him. The unique building was designed in the shape of eight lotus petal blossoms, symbolizing the unfolding of divine energy. 

Perched on a hill and surrounded by trees, the Sanctuary is the spiritual heart of Omega's Rhinebeck campus. A space of beauty and tranquility, it is open for meditation, reflection, prayer, or quiet contemplation. 

You can access the Sanctuary by stepping through the archway next to the Juniper classroom and taking the stone stairway. Along the way, you’ll pass the Yearning Pond, curving stone walls, ever-changing cairns, and more. For a longer but less steep route to the Sanctuary, take the walking path past the Omega Wellness Center, and turn left onto the trail to the Sanctuary.

We ask that you please observe silence in and around the Sanctuary, and remove your shoes before entering. Workshops are sometimes scheduled in the Sanctuary, which may result in limited open hours; please check the information kiosks for the current schedule.

Omega’s gardens offer an appealing dash of color all season long. Sit, contemplate, and listen to the sounds of nature while you take in the view. 

Join a basketball game outside the Dining Hall. Bring your racquet and play a game of tennis or pickleball, or brush up on your skills at our practice wall. Don't have a racquet? We have plenty that you can borrow.

Fixed on top of a grassy hill overlooking Main Field, the Labyrinth was created as a meditative space to walk and explore. Spend time reflecting and following the winding path to find your center.

Spend time in nature on our 250-acre campus, stretch your legs, and leave your worries behind. Whatever your fitness level, Omega has a trail for you. See our trail guide below.

Forgot something at home, like toothpaste or soap? At the Omega Bookstore, you can find everything you need—and then some.

Browse our collection of new and classic books by Omega faculty and others. Listen to inspiring new music. Try on a yoga outfit made from organic fibers, or a beautiful piece of jewelry. 

Our Bookstore offers a number of items that support fair trade and is also a great resource for meditation cushions, yoga mats, crystals, and sacred statues.