It's time for the third annual UBMC retreat in Lily Dale, New York! Come for fun and frivolity or some deep, spiritual healing. Regardless of your reason, we're thrilled to spend the weekend right alongside you!

RETREAT DATES:

- Thursday, August 13th - Monday, August 17th 2026

LOCATION (LILY DALE, NY):

- Western New York's home for mediumship and spiritual healing since 1879

- https://www.lilydaleassembly.org/

UBMC RETREAT PASS:

- Total: $400.00

- $200.00 pass purchase = nonrefundable deposit that secures your spot

- Remaining balance of $200.00 due by July 15th, 2026

- Please make sure your email is correct at checkout for invoice reminders!

- Kids 10 and older require a retreat pass for itinerary access

- If you plan on bringing someone younger than 10 who would like a swag bag/shirt/etc, please contact UBMC via email

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH THE RETREAT PASS?

- Gate fees for the entire weekend

- UBMC Swag Bag

- Exclusive T-Shirt

- $40 Gift Card to Sacred Grounds Coffee House (drinks/food/gifts)

- Journal

- Other secret goodies!

- Recap video (filmed and edited by Fact Check Jake)

- Itinerary Access

ITINERARY (EXACT TIMES/DATES TBA): 

- White Elephant Meet & Greet

- Message & Healing Services

- Haven Salt Cave Session

- Morning Meditations & Yoga led by Assistant Jenni B

- Family Dinner & Group Photo

- Workshops

• Spirit Photography (Instructor: Leigh, Assistant: Candice)
  • Learn the historical connection between Spiritualism & photography - from spirit manifestations on film to images of ectoplasm - and explore different technical methods used in artistic & spiritual photography practices.
  • Collaborate with photographer & artist, Candice Grimes, to create your own spirit photograph.
  • Each attendee will receive a digital copy of their photograph!
• Psychometry (Instructor: Lor, Assistant: Lindsay K)
  • Investigate the history of token-object reading: the ability to gain accurate knowledge of an object’s history through physical touch.
  • Practice the divination method in a group setting and leave with a one-of-a-kind thrifted object.
• Sound & Spirituality (Instructor: Leigh, Assistant: Meghan)
  • Explore how sound, music, and vibrations have been used by people for centuries to foster community, connect to the divine, and communicate with Spirit.
  • Leave with an album intuitively chosen for you by another retreat member through shufflemancy.

ADD-ONS

• Exploring Physical Mediumship: Workshop with Stacy Schuerman Shull ($35)
  • Spiritualist Medium Stacy Schuerman Shull will guide attendees through the history and contemporary practice of physical phenomena within mediumship: how these manifestations occur, what they mean, and how they support spiritual communication. 
  • Take a tour of the tools involved and come face-to-face with spirit trumpets, slates, and more!
• Spiritualist Home Circle: Workshop with Janice Dreshman ($35)
  • Tap in to the group’s collective energy by sitting in a traditional development circle led by your favorite Medium Rev. Dr. Jan Dreshman.
  •  Explore and expand your spirituality and mediumship skills in a safe, open-minded space.
• Tattoo Flash with @Inksplashedwoman (Lindsey P)
  • Space is limited and is first come, first served based on waitlist.
    
  • Waitlist info, exact designs, prices, and time slot reservation information will be delivered to your email before the retreat.

LODGING & FOOD: 

- Retreat passes do not include lodging. You will need to make your own reservations wherever you choose.

- On-Ground Recommendations: The Maplewood Hotel or Guest Houses. Please see Lily Dale website for more info.

- THREE-DAY FOOD PASSES WILL BE AVAILABLE THIS YEAR THROUGH SACRED GROUNDS. 

- Order forms will be delivered to your email in July.

- Without an add-on pass you will be responsible for your own meals. There are many options on-site for food: please see Lily Dale website for more info.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

- All spots are secured via the nonrefundable deposit. The deposit will be applied to the total retreat fee of $400.00.

- For cancelations to be considered valid, they must be submitted in writing via email to UBMCPod@gmail.com.

- The initial deposit is nonrefundable.

- We reserve the right to cancel a reservation due to unforeseen circumstances that may arise. Should this occur, we will notify you immediately, and you will receive a complete refund.