The Town that Talks to the Dead: A Morbid Anatomy Grand Tour to Lily Dale, New York 2026

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Join Lily Dale resident Tiffany Hopkins for a transformative weekend of history, nature, and spirit in Western New York's home for mediumship and spiritual healing since 1879.

June 25 - 28, 2026 (4 days, 3 nights; includes three nights lodging, four days of gate passes, three breakfasts, two dinners, three private tours, two private group mediumship message circles, a private sound bath, exclusive access to the historic, lakefront Leolyn Inn, with private access to the tea room and women’s library, garden room, lakeside dock, lobby, kitchen, and all other hotel common areas, as well as free parking spots. Airfare and airport transfer is not included.)

Please note: Refunds (minus 10% processing and administrative fees) are available until April 6. After this date, only 50% of the ticket price (minus 10% processing and administrative fees) will be refunded. No refunds available after May 11. Itinerary subject to change.

Please note: this trip involves a great deal of walking and taxis are not available within the grounds

Lily Dale is a tiny, intentional community in rural Western New York that began as a summer camp for Free Thinkers. By the turn of the 19th century, it had become a mecca for Spiritualists. Lily Dale has continuously operated a summer season of events to share mediumship, healing, and philosophy with visitors for almost 150 years. In 2018, Tiffany Hopkins moved into her Spiritualist great-great grandmother's cottage, becoming one of only 70 or so full-time residents.

Tiffany has put together the ultimate inside scoop to share her beloved village with the like-minded folks of the Morbid Anatomy community. She'll introduce you to the beauty, expansive vibes, and prosaic strangeness that Lily Dale has to offer. We’ll have the entire Victorian Leolyn Inn—with private lake access and the Women’s Tea Room and library—to ourselves for the weekend, and will gather the best mediums, healers, and educators to provide special, private events and tours for the group.

What last year's participants have to say

To describe it as another world is no exaggeration. With introductions to neighbors and mediums who gave private readings to our Morbid Anatomy group, as well as always being available to answer questions, we had access to this remarkable gated collective that only very few are fortunate enough to experience. Our tour was above and beyond what any of us could have expected. I feel lucky and grateful to have been part of this event. And look forward to “re-living” it. —Marion Harris

Itinerary

Arrive Thursday, June 25 (between 2pm and 7pm) for a 7pm open healing session, or by 8pm to join our private ghost walk through the Dale.

We’ll gather every morning in the tea room where complimentary breakfast will be served. On Friday at 10 am, we will have a private walking tour of the Lily Dale grounds, focusing on the natural sights and sounds. At 1 pm, we will head out as a group to a famous Stump service; in addition, there are almost a dozen others you can attend throughout the weekend. Following, Tiffany will host a private question and answer session in which she’ll take you behind the scenes of spiritualist mediumship demonstration.

At 6 pm, we will have dinner catered by the White Inn, a local institution famous for its classic western NY food since 1863. A private message service by a Lily Dale medium will follow dinner.

On Saturday, we will start with a tour of The Marion H. Skidmore Library—the world’s largest collection of Spiritualist materials—at 10 am. Afterward, we’ll return to the Leolyn for a special healing sound bath. At 7 pm, those interested can attend a Spiritualist Thought Exchange at the historic Octagon Building, followed by a catered dinner at the hotel.

Sunday morning checkout is at 10 am, but you will be welcome to leave your bags and enjoy exploring Lily Dale with your new insider knowledge!

Getting There

Lily Dale is located in southwestern New York State, an hour south of Buffalo, two hours south of Toronto, three hours north of Pittsburgh, and three hours east of Cleveland. 

From I-90 (New York StateThruway), take exit 59 to NY Route 60 south. Drive eight miles and turn right onto Dale Drive in the Village of Cassadaga. Proceed one mile to the Lily Dale gate.

Lily Dale is serviced by Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown, NY and by Buffalo/Niagara International Airport. Taxis or ride share apps can be used to travel from airport or translation to Lily Dale.

About your Guide

Tiffany Hopkins has been a year-round resident of Lily Dale since 2018. She has walked every trail on the grounds (probably in the last week), been a member of almost every board committee, and attended as many community luncheons as humanly possible. She works to share the unique experience of living surrounded by people who talk to the dead through Normalize Talking To The Dead, a website, podcast, and residency. Her first book, Beyond: A Living Person’s Guide to the Dead (Sterling Ethos, 2025) shares her story of moving to Lily Dale and walks readers through how to find their own approach to mediumship. Tiffany has degrees in Cognitive Science, Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts & Music, and Business. 

Join Lily Dale resident Tiffany Hopkins for a transformative weekend of history, nature, and spirit in Western New York's home for mediumship and spiritual healing since 1879.

June 25 - 28, 2026 (4 days, 3 nights; includes three nights lodging, four days of gate passes, three breakfasts, two dinners, three private tours, two private group mediumship message circles, a private sound bath, exclusive access to the historic, lakefront Leolyn Inn, with private access to the tea room and women’s library, garden room, lakeside dock, lobby, kitchen, and all other hotel common areas, as well as free parking spots. Airfare and airport transfer is not included.)

Please note: Refunds (minus 10% processing and administrative fees) are available until April 6. After this date, only 50% of the ticket price (minus 10% processing and administrative fees) will be refunded. No refunds available after May 11. Itinerary subject to change.

Please note: this trip involves a great deal of walking and taxis are not available within the grounds

Lily Dale is a tiny, intentional community in rural Western New York that began as a summer camp for Free Thinkers. By the turn of the 19th century, it had become a mecca for Spiritualists. Lily Dale has continuously operated a summer season of events to share mediumship, healing, and philosophy with visitors for almost 150 years. In 2018, Tiffany Hopkins moved into her Spiritualist great-great grandmother's cottage, becoming one of only 70 or so full-time residents.

Tiffany has put together the ultimate inside scoop to share her beloved village with the like-minded folks of the Morbid Anatomy community. She'll introduce you to the beauty, expansive vibes, and prosaic strangeness that Lily Dale has to offer. We’ll have the entire Victorian Leolyn Inn—with private lake access and the Women’s Tea Room and library—to ourselves for the weekend, and will gather the best mediums, healers, and educators to provide special, private events and tours for the group.

What last year's participants have to say

To describe it as another world is no exaggeration. With introductions to neighbors and mediums who gave private readings to our Morbid Anatomy group, as well as always being available to answer questions, we had access to this remarkable gated collective that only very few are fortunate enough to experience. Our tour was above and beyond what any of us could have expected. I feel lucky and grateful to have been part of this event. And look forward to “re-living” it. —Marion Harris

Itinerary

Arrive Thursday, June 25 (between 2pm and 7pm) for a 7pm open healing session, or by 8pm to join our private ghost walk through the Dale.

We’ll gather every morning in the tea room where complimentary breakfast will be served. On Friday at 10 am, we will have a private walking tour of the Lily Dale grounds, focusing on the natural sights and sounds. At 1 pm, we will head out as a group to a famous Stump service; in addition, there are almost a dozen others you can attend throughout the weekend. Following, Tiffany will host a private question and answer session in which she’ll take you behind the scenes of spiritualist mediumship demonstration.

At 6 pm, we will have dinner catered by the White Inn, a local institution famous for its classic western NY food since 1863. A private message service by a Lily Dale medium will follow dinner.

On Saturday, we will start with a tour of The Marion H. Skidmore Library—the world’s largest collection of Spiritualist materials—at 10 am. Afterward, we’ll return to the Leolyn for a special healing sound bath. At 7 pm, those interested can attend a Spiritualist Thought Exchange at the historic Octagon Building, followed by a catered dinner at the hotel.

Sunday morning checkout is at 10 am, but you will be welcome to leave your bags and enjoy exploring Lily Dale with your new insider knowledge!

Getting There

Lily Dale is located in southwestern New York State, an hour south of Buffalo, two hours south of Toronto, three hours north of Pittsburgh, and three hours east of Cleveland. 

From I-90 (New York StateThruway), take exit 59 to NY Route 60 south. Drive eight miles and turn right onto Dale Drive in the Village of Cassadaga. Proceed one mile to the Lily Dale gate.

Lily Dale is serviced by Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown, NY and by Buffalo/Niagara International Airport. Taxis or ride share apps can be used to travel from airport or translation to Lily Dale.

About your Guide

Tiffany Hopkins has been a year-round resident of Lily Dale since 2018. She has walked every trail on the grounds (probably in the last week), been a member of almost every board committee, and attended as many community luncheons as humanly possible. She works to share the unique experience of living surrounded by people who talk to the dead through Normalize Talking To The Dead, a website, podcast, and residency. Her first book, Beyond: A Living Person’s Guide to the Dead (Sterling Ethos, 2025) shares her story of moving to Lily Dale and walks readers through how to find their own approach to mediumship. Tiffany has degrees in Cognitive Science, Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts & Music, and Business.