Wainwright House, Rye

Perched on 5.1 acres overlooking Milton Harbor, Wainwright House is more than a historic estate — it is a place of reflection, learning, gathering, and renewal.

Founded in 1951 by Fonrose Wainwright Condict following a conversation with Reverend Norman Vincent Peale, Wainwright House was established as a nonprofit, non-sectarian learning center devoted to the exploration of body, mind, spirit, and community.

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Today, our mission continues to guide everything we do:

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Wainwright House is a learning center dedicated to inspiring greater understanding through body, mind, spirit, and community.

In this sacred space, we seek to inspire by offering initiatives in spiritual exploration, health and healing, and environmental awareness.

The Wainwright House in Rye, NY was founded in 1951 by Fonrose Wainwright Condict. Fonrose decided to dedicate her family estate as a non-profit, non-sectarian, holistic learning center. The estate now includes 5.1 acres of grounds overlooking Milton Harbor, a mansion in style of a French chateau, carriage house and a smaller cottage.

For almost 75 years, Wainwright House has been the site of conferences, meetings, sacred ceremonies, and classes in a variety of disciplines, ranging from Far Eastern religions to Christianity, from relatively pragmatic self-help to mysticism-inspired philosophies. Luminaries who have visited Wainwright House include Joseph Campbell, Ram Dass, Aldous Huxley, and Dr. Bernie Siegel.

Today, Wainwright House continues to host these events and serves the Westchester community by providing a venue for social and corporate events, wellness and movement classes, and sacred ceremonies. The facilities include three buildings with meeting rooms, dining rooms, a meditation room, library, solarium, and lodging for programs and retreats.