Giving Rye: Meet Wainwright House
Giving Rye is a new occasional feature highlighting non-profits and community groups in and around the City of Rye. Today meet Robert Manheimer of Wainwright House.
Your Name: Robert Manheimer
Organization: Wainwright House
Your role: President
MyRye.com: Tell us your organization’s mission.
Manheimer: Wainwright House is a learning center dedicated to inspiring greater understanding through body, mind, spirit, and community. We seek to inspire by offering initiatives in spiritual exploration, health, healing, and environmental awareness.
Wainwright House is proud to be the oldest non-profit, non-sectarian holistic learning center in the United States.
Today, Wainwright House plays host to a variety of social and corporate events along with wellness and movement classes. The facilities include three buildings with meeting rooms, dining rooms, a meditation room, library, and solarium; as well as a yoga center with lodging for programs and retreats.
How long have you operated in Rye?
Manheimer: The Wainwright House was founded in 1951 by Fonrose Wainwright Condict, a Rye resident, with the help of the Reverend Norman Vincent Peale. Mrs. Condict was a member of the wealthy Wainwright family, which owned substantial property in the Milton Point area, including the mansion.
What programming or work in Rye is the organization best known for?
Manheimer: Wainwright Classes, Workshops, and Events (see here)
Looking forward to 2024, what will be your top initiatives?
Manheimer:
- Further expand our workshops, classes, and events.
- Provide cultural events for the community in our seasonal tent.
Tell us about the population you serve and how they can get involved with your programming and services.
Manheimer: We serve Rye and surrounding communities in Westchester and neighboring counties.
Are you a 501(c)(3) non-profit with tax exempt status?
Manheimer: Yes
Looking back across 2023, what were your organization’s top achievements?
Manheimer: Expansion of our programs and events that are open to the entire community.
- Jazz brunches, especially on Mother’s Day in our tent were well attended to capacity.
- Expanded use of our facility by other non-profits in the community.
- Various cultural events
How can local residents support your organization?
Manheimer: Please become a member (see more). Please donate (see more).
Tell us about you:
How long have you been in your current role?
Manheimer: 5 years
Is the role full time or part time? Paid or volunteer?
Manheimer: Volunteer. I ran banking and finance businesses and my own business services company for fifteen years before selling it and retiring.
Where do you live in Rye and how many years have you lived in the City?
Manheimer: Home on Boston Post Road in Rye. Resident of Rye for 45 years.
Thanks Bob!
