Close-up of a sign reading 'Liy Dae Assembly Inc.' with a curved black structure above.

Western New York’s home for mediumship and spiritual healing since 1879.

An outdoor forest scene with tall trees, some with green and yellow leaves, and dozens of wooden benches arranged in rows on a bed of fallen leaves.

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Lily Dale Assembly is a world-renowned Spiritualist community nestled on the serene shores of Cassadaga Lakes in Chautauqua County, New York. Home to a vibrant population of mediums and spiritual healers, Lily Dale welcomes over 20,000 visitors each year for workshops, classes, lectures, church services, and mediumship demonstrations. The community’s 10-week summer season offers countless opportunities for spiritual growth, connection, and healing—inviting all who visit to experience enlightenment and the deeper mysteries of life.

As a resident of Lily Dale, Maria Verdeschi regularly hosts and attends events within this historic spiritual haven. Guests are warmly encouraged to explore the Lily Dale community and take part in its diverse offerings. Through the Lily Dale Assembly’s ongoing dedication to the science, philosophy, and religion of Spiritualism, Maria and her fellow residents help foster a greater understanding of humanity through prayer, meditation, healing, and mediumship.

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Group of people, including several Buddhist monks in maroon robes, eating and drinking at a dining table with plates of food, beverages, and condiments during a meal.

The entrance of Lily Dale bookstore and gift shop, painted in turquoise with a sign above the door, a window with artwork of a woman, and a quote sign that says 'There is no death, only life'.

A small white pavilion labeled 'Forest Temple' in a lush, green wooded area with benches in the foreground and an American flag on the left side.

A brick building with white columns and a gabled roof, labeled as Marion L. Keidmore Library, is surrounded by trees and colorful flower beds, with steps leading up to the entrance and fallen leaves on the sidewalk.

A two-story house with a green exterior, white trim, and a large front porch with white columns, surrounded by a landscaped garden with plants and flowers.

A group of nine people dressed as monks in maroon robes standing in front of a sign that reads "Lily Dale Assembly." They are smiling and waving, with some raising their hands. The background includes trees and a park-like setting.

A small, rustic wooden pavilion in a park with colorful autumn leaves, surrounded by trees and grass.