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秘密研究所 of New Jersey is a 300 acre campus, formerly the Birch Estate, that combines rural beauty with suburban convenience. 秘密研究所鈥檚 proximity to major urban areas eliminates costly travel time while still offering a tranquil and scenic site for an enjoyable retreat, lecture, workshop or event. We are located in Bergen County, NJ, just 45 minutes from New York City. We hope to see you soon
To request disability-related accommodations, please contact mindfulness@ramapo.edu
Located in northern Bergen County on Route 202, Ramapo is just five minutes away from major highways such as I-287, the New York State Thruway, and Route 17. Ramapo is also approximately 45 minutes northwest of New York City.
秘密研究所 offers numerous shuttle services which run from the Bradley Center at 秘密研究所 to the Route 17 Train Station in Ramsey.听To utilize the train and train shuttle, please view both and 秘密研究所 schedules to plan your travel.
A Coach USA/Shortline bus route also operates from the campus to Port Authority in NYC.
Please visit the link below for more information, shuttle schedules and bus schedules.
Using Route 17
Follow Route 17 North to Mahwah to exit sign 鈥202 Suffern/Morristown鈥 on right. At the end of the short exit ramp turn left (Route 202 South). Continue on Route 202 to light. Campus entrance is on left.
Using Garden State Parkway
Leave Parkway at exit 163 (left lane exit). Follow Route 17 North, using instructions above.
Using Route 208
Follow Route 208 North until Route 202 in Oakland. Continue north on 202 until first light in Mahwah. Campus entrance is on right.
Using Route 287
Take Route 287 North to exit 66 (Mahwah); follow Route 17 South to Route 202 exit. At the end of the exit ramp make left turn (202 South). Continue on Route 202 to light. Campus entrance is on left.
Using New Jersey Turnpike
Take N.J. Turnpike (I-95 North) to end (exit 18W or 18E). Continue North to Route 80 West to Route 17 North. Follow directions above using Route 17.
Using Route 17
Follow Route 17 South (approximately 1.5 miles from Suffern exit on N.Y. State Thruway). Turn right at Route 202 exit. At end of exit ramp, turn left (Route 202 South). Continue on Route 202 approximately one mile to light. Campus entrance is on left.
Using NY State Thruway
Take N.Y. State Thruway (I-87) South to Route 287 South (New Jersey), exit 15 (Suffern) onto Route 17 South. Follow directions for 鈥淔rom the North Using Route 17.鈥
From Orange County Using Route 17
Follow directions 鈥淔rom the North鈥 using Route 17 (above).
From Westchester and Rockland Counties
Follow Route 287 West over the Tappan Zee Bridge to Route 17 South. Follow directions above 鈥淔rom the North Using Route 17.鈥
From the East
Follow Route 80 or Route 4 to Route 17 North. Follow Route 17 North. Follow directions above 鈥淔rom the South Using Route 17 North.鈥
Follow Route 80 East to Route 287 North to Mahwah exit 66 (south on Route 17 to 202 South).
Take the George Washington Bridge, Route 4 West to Route 17 North to 202 South.
Follow I-95 to Route 287 West over the Tappan Zee Bridge, continue to exit 15 (Suffern) onto Route 17 South. Follow directions 鈥淔rom the North Using Route 17.鈥
Book Store (Student Center) – 201-684-7800 or 201-825-8770
Normal Store Hours:
(Trustees Pavilion Dining Hall) – 201-684-7773
Monday-Friday听 听 11:00AM – 11:00PM
Saturday-Sunday听 4:00PM – 11:00PM
608 Ramapo Valley Road,听Mahwah,听NJ听07430
For hundreds of years mindful awareness was cultivated in the outdoors. Take time of your busy schedule to enter into the natural world to observe, sense, listen, and participate in the beauty and wisdom of nature at the Ramapo Reservation.
Situated over 4,000 acres of land, Ramapo Valley County Reservation is Bergen County’s largest park area which features three panaromic views, a pond, a reservoir, and a waterfall. The park also features a network of听five look trails which all begin within a two-mile radius of the parking lot.
Visitors can hike the hills and valleys and enjoy the Ramapo River and several ponds while exploring present moment attentiveness and working with sensory awareness in nature.
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Meals will be served 3 times a day for retreats that are longer than a day. They will be prepared by our wonderful on-site catering staff, and they will be vegetarian based with fish and chicken options, catered to your specific dietary needs, as indicated on the application or registration form. Gluten free options are available as well.
For a sample of our 9-Day Fundamentals menus, click here.
Guests attending overnight retreats stay at one of our dormitories for the silent retreat or at the local hotel, usually the Fairfield Inn for other events.
For guests who are staying on campus听for a silent retreat, rooms in our dormitory Mackin Hall come with听dressers, a bathroom with a shower and shower curtain, and an adjustable air conditioning/heating unit. A linen set which includes sheets, a pillowcase, a thin blanket, a thin pillow, a hand towel, wash cloth, and a bath math will be provided.听Please note that shower towels are not provided.听Each room also has a small refrigerator and microwave, but no coffee maker or tea pot. There听are vending machines and free laundry facilities on the听1st听floor, however laundry detergent is not supplied.
NOTE: 听All rooms are doubles.
We suggest you bring the following items with you if you are staying at Mackin Dorm:
Prohibited Items if staying in campus dormitories:听(visit听听for full listing)

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If staying at the offer a special discounted rate if you mention the Mindfulness at 秘密研究所 Ramapo Event. The cost is approximately $132/day, which includes taxes and fees. (Do not book online, please call to receive the Mindfulness at 秘密研究所 discount.)
For single accommodations, you may call and book your own room. If you would like a double accommodation, please select this option at registration. The Mindfulness at 秘密研究所 will arrange your double room accommodations.听 At check out, you will be responsible for half of the total room fee of approximately $132/day, which includes taxes and fees.听 For each person, it will be approximately $66/day, which includes taxes and fees.
NOTE:听 The hotel is offering special and competitive pricing, so if you are comparison shopping please keep in mind that the accommodation rates provided above inlcude taxes and fees.听 Should you have any questions regarding rooms and pricing, please contact the hotel directly at 201-529-4000.
Shuttle service will be provided from hotel to campus the first couple of days of the program as participants will begin to arrange ride shares with fellow classmates who are commuting and/or have their own transportation on-site.
Fresh botanical and seasonal offerings
1592, 622 N Maple Ave, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423
(201) 441-1300
American fare with Italian influences, made with locally sourced produce
315, 2096, Franklin Ave, Wyckoff 07481
(201) 848-0198
American breakfast and lunch fare, including vegan and gluten-free items
19 E Main St, Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 825-5835
Healthy eats highlighting local and regional produce, non GMO and responsibly sourced foods. Smoothies and Acai bowls
320 Ridge Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430
(201) 962-9771
Vegan, healthy food restaurant
25 N Spruce St, Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 661-8905
Gluten free, organic, and non GMO healthy food
291 Franklin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481
(201) 904-2273
Eco-minded chain with natural and organic grocery items
44 Godwin Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 670-0383
To request disability-related accommodations, please contact听mindfulness@ramapo.edu.
Mindfulness at 秘密研究所 of New Jersey
505 Ramapo Valley Rd
Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
(201) 684-6855
mindfulness@ramapo.edu
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