Heal Your Mind & Body at Dewa Spa
Study with World-Class Teachers
Practice in One of Our Unique Venues
Expand Your Awareness with Meditation
Go Hiking in the Catskill Mountains
Enjoy Delicious Nourishing Farm-to-Table Cuisine
Menla is a Project of Tibet House US,

the Dalai Lama’s Cultural Center in NYC

May Empson

May Empson is a Columbia-certified coach and facilitator of healing, transformative experiences. She helps professionals and entrepreneurs figure out what’s next to live a more fulfilling life and live that life. As a Columbia MBA and Columbia-Certified coach who has spent years on the front line, from operations to management consulting to sales strategy and training across multiple industries and Fortune 500 companies, she knows what it takes to achieve while feeling burnt out and unfulfilled. When she added the study of spirituality and purpose to her life, everything changed. She found her calling and has made it her mission to help others achieve their big goals while also enjoying their lives.

“The food was fantastic, the pool was very relaxing, and the setting was spectacular! I suggest hiking the Metta Loop Trail when you are there. On the Menla property you will see lots of wildlife, such as deer, possums, and small bears that are harmless and used to our presence.”

Mills C.

“My favorite retreat center in the East coast. A real abode of the Dharma.”

Nitzan Blouin

Absolutely amazing! Perfect in every way! Loved my massage-rejuvenating! Loved my facial – healing and restoring! My favorite place!

Debbie Mulligan

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