St. Volodymyrs Ukranian Catholic Church in Glen Spey, NY.

Architecture of Glen Spey, NY

The variety of cultural influence on architecture is wide. Below are a few sites to behold couple of miles off the byway. By the Pond Eddy brige make a right onto Route 41 (High Road) within a mile or so you will spot the unique archicture of Glen Spey. Many of these structures are places of worship. Devotion is abundantly evident in the meticulous work that goes into every brick fashioning one of these buildings.

Ukrainians of Glen Spey, NY

There is an agile Ukrainian community in Glen Spey. Set just a stones through apart are two churches of the most beautiful examples of Eastern European architecture. Each has its own distinctive identity but they are equally magnificent and striking. People of both Glen Spey churches have lived and worked together in harmony for many years.

St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic Church

High Road
Peter and Paul is built with the gold-topped domed steeples that are traditional in this school of building.

St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church

High Road
St.Volodymyr is an amazing wood structure standing many stories tall. Each has its own distinctive identity but they are equally magnificent and striking.

MountainView Resort Verkhovyna

369 High Road, ph: (845) 856-1323

The recently renovated Ardmore Mansion, now known as Verkhovyna, is well known for its traditional Ukrainian Youth Festivals and barbecues.

The Kadampa Meditation Center and Temple

47 Sweeney Rd, off of Route 31 in Glen Spey, NY.

Open to the public in 2006, Kadampa Meditation Center is an international spiritual community dedicated to achieving world peace through following the Kadampa Buddhist Path. Located on 82 peaceful-acres in Glen Spey, NY, the craftmanship is yet another marvel for the tour. In total, 40 columns and capitols, numerous plaques and ornaments of gold-leaf were installed to adorn the Temple.

Visitors from all backgrounds come to find rest and refuge from the difficulties of busy modern life, and draw inspiration from spiritual friends, including western Buddhist monks and nuns.

A Buddhist bookstore, gift shop and World Peace Caf̩ are situated in the verandas of the Temple. The Caf̩ is open on Sundays from 12:30-2:30pm, and during courses and events.

Open to the public every day 2-5pm and at other hours by appointment.
Everyone is welcome. Call (845) 856-9000 or 1.877.KADAMPA - toll free, for more information or visit the website at www.kadampacenter.org.
Visit our other websites:
www.kadampanewyork.org
www.nypeace.com

Photos courtesy of Karel Konrad and the Kadampa Temple.