Driving

BY CAR FROM NYC

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Cross George Washington Bridge (upper level); take an immediate right onto the Palisades Parkway; continue several miles to the interchange of Exit 9 West to NYS Thruway 87/287, toward Albany. Follow all signs for 87N. After a drive of about 1 1/2 hour, take exit 18, New Paltz; after toll booth take first left at traffic light onto Route 299 toward New Paltz. Proceed through New Paltz and follow signs to 32 North. Turn right onto route 32 North and continue 7 miles toward Rosendale. Turn left onto 213 West immediately after the blue bridge. Proceed 2.5 miles out of town to Mossy Brook Road and turn left. Take the first immediate left after the bridge onto Mountain Road. Continue up and around for .8 of a mile and make a hard right into the driveway. Take the right fork in the driveway. Follow signs for the Sanctuary – 333 Mountain Road.

BY CAR FROM THE NORTH

Take exit 19 from I-87 to 209 South. Proceed 10.5 miles, through Stone Ridge, then turn left at the 2nd light onto 213 East toward Rosendale. Go 2.5 miles though High Falls and turn right onto Mossy Brook Road. Take the first immediate left onto Mountain Road and up .8 of a mile. Make a hard right into the driveway. Take the right fork in the driveway.

Public Transport

BY BUS

NOTE: By far the easiest public transportation mode from NYC

Call Trailways, 800.858.8555, visit www.trailwaysny.com for information and departure times to Rosendale, NY, and to purchase your ticket online. The bus ride from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York City, to Rosendale takes less than 2 hours.

Buses leave NYC Port Authority Terminal at 41st Street and 8th Avenue, PURCHASE your ticket BEFORE going to the gate; you can purchase tickets at Pine Hill Trailways or a Greyhound kiosk in the South terminal. Make sure you arrive at the gate 20 minutes before departure time to ensure you get a seat.

NOTE: There is no Taxi service in Rosendale. A Taxi is available from the NEW PALTZ bus station (before the Rosendale stop) and a reservation is suggested (LOCAL Taxi SERVICE is in New Paltz call 845.255.1550 for fares and service.) Pick-up from the Rosendale bus stop may be arranged through your group.

Public Transport

BY TRAIN

METRO NORTH Train Service HUDSON LINE to 41 Main Street, at the Route 9 interchange Poughkeepsie NY, 12602 (73.5 miles to Grand Central Terminal) . Call Metro North, 212.532.4900, for information and train schedules, Poughkeepsie, NY. Train ride is about 1 ½ hours from New York City. At the Poughkeepsie station taxis are available to Lifebridge Sanctuary, Rosendale. Call

AMTRAK Call Amtrak, 800.872.7245, for information and train schedules to Poughkeepsie, NY. Train ride is about 1 ½ hours from New York City. Reservations are advised.

NOTE: Taxis to Rosendale are available at the Poughkeepsie station. Call Delroy Taxi: 845.452.1222. Cabs meet most trains. Some taxis will pick you up in Rosendale for your return trip – though they may require you to prepay for your return service. Call in advance for detailed information. There is a shuttle bus with a limited schedule between Poughkeepsie train station and Rosendale Park and Ride – it takes about 45 minutes. You will need to coordinate your arrival with your group leader, the Park and Ride is 5 minutes from Lifebridge. Call in advance 888.827.8288 for shuttle schedule and fees. Ask for dispatch.

Public Transport

BY AIR

STEWART/NEWBURGH AIRPORT is 45 minutes south of the Sanctuary: Car service is available to Lifebridge Sanctuary from the airport. We recommend Visconti Limousine from Stewart 845.562.5671.

ALBANY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT is 1 hour 30 minutes North of the Sanctuary: Click on the airport link for ground transportation information to the Sanctuary. We recommend a car rental although car service is available from the airport.

All NY Metropolitan area Airports connect to Port Authority Terminal for Trailways Bus service to Rosendale.