The beginning of Lily Dale Assembly seemed a good place to stop writing this book. Another new era was beginning–quite possibly a much more interesting and controversial one. The “Hey Days” of Spiritualism began to subside, mental Mediumship grew stronger, seances were monitored and Mediums began to be officially tested. In 1925 Lily Dale Assembly dissolved the Stock Corporation and became a Membership Corporation. Many well known and flamboyant mediums and speakers continued to serve the Platform in the Auditorium, Inspiration Stump and Forest Temple. There were good times and lean times. There were several exciting “Tipping Points.” Today as in the beginning Lily Dale adheres to the Principles of Spiritualism—the pillar of strength it will survive with. The Author intends to continue the history with a second book tentatively called The Spirits of Lily Dale—Courage and Determination. That book will span 1907 into the 1980′s.A short summary of today’s Lily Dale. Many families reside here year round in the same houses our pioneers lived in. Fitted with modern amenities-quite comfortable. The children go to school several miles away at Cassadaga Valley Central School. The atmosphere is quiet. The pace much slower. The towering trees of the Leolyn Woods are much as they were in 1898-the second oldest natural growth forest in the State of New York.As the pioneers pass on and the years go by other individuals have stepped in to fill the void. Summer Camp now runs from the last Friday in June to the day before Labor Day. Some workshops continue into September. During Camp Season there is a Gate fee for adults. Approx. 40 Registered Mediums have signs on their houses who give private readings for a fee. Outside readings are free at 1:00 and 5:30 at the Inspiration Stump in the Leolyn Woods and 4:00 at the Forest Temple. Church Services are Daily in the Auditorium at 2:30. The Museum-across from the Healing Temple is open 11:00-4:00 daily. Healing services are held in the Healing Temple at various times daily.Examples of some activities and workshops are: meditation, yoga, history tours, astrology, sweat lodge, drumming, healing, spirit walks, mediumship development and Reiki. Many workshops—New Age and Old Age—something for everyone. Usually 100 workshops. The Lily Dale Assembly can be reached at 716-595-8721 or www.lilydaleassembly.com

The Author can be reached at ronnagylilydale@gmail.com or his web site www.ronnagy.net