Plan Your Visit | Retreat & Conference Center of the Immaculate Conception
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Plan Your Visit | Retreat & Conference Center of the Immaculate Conception
Plan Your Visit
Driving Directions
From Throgs Neck Bridge
Stay in right lane to Cross Island Parkway. Follow signs to LIE (Rte 495) –Eastern Long Island; or, after crossing bridge stay straight until exit for LIE (Rte 495) – East. You will be on Clearview Expressway.
In either case proceed as follows:
Long Island Expressway/Rte 495
East to Exit 44 N (Seaford – Oyster Bay Expressway/Rte 135 North). Follow 135 north approximately one mile to Exit 14E – Jericho Turnpike/Rte 25 East. At end of exit road you will be on Jericho Turnpike; at 5th traffic light turn left on Woodbury Road. Follow Woodbury Road north approximately 5 miles to village of Huntington – be prepared to turn left at traffic light approximately ½ mile after Cold Spring Harbor train station, remaining on Woodbury Road. At Main Street/Rte 25A in Huntington, Woodbury Road changes name to West Neck Road. (Chase Bank will be on your right, St. Patrick School on your left.) Continue north on West Neck Road for 3.3 miles, Seminary will be on your right.
Southern State Parkway
East to Exit 28A, Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway/Rte 135 North. Continue as above – Long Island Expressway/Rte 495
From Points East
LIE/Rte 495 West to Exit 51 – Deer Park Avenue/Rte 231 North. Or Northern Parkway West, to Exit 42N Follow signs to Huntington. Name changes to Park Avenue after you cross Jericho Turnpike/Rte 25. Stay on Park Avenue to Main Street/Route 25A in Huntington. Turn left on Main Street, go through village – crossing New York Avenue/Rte 110. At third traffice light after New York Avenue, turn right on West Neck Road (Chase Bank and St. Patrick’s School on your left). Proceed north 3.3 miles to Seminary which will be on your right.
From South Jersey
Take Garden State Parkway north to Exit 127, I-287/Woodbridge/Staten Island. Merge onto NJ-440 East, will include going over the Outerbridge Crossing. Take RT-440N/West Shore Expwy North exit towards I-287/Staten Island Expressway. Take the I-278/Rt 440N/Staten Island Expwy East exit toward Verrazano Bridge. After bridge follow signs to Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island. Take Belt Parkway to Southern State Parkway. Southern State East to Exit 28A, Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway/Rte 135 North. Continue as above – Long Island Expressway/Rte 495
From Verrazano Bridge
Take Exit #26B and follow signs for Brooklyn-Queens Expwy. Take BQE to Exit #35 – towards Midtown Tunnel/Eastern Long Island/48 Street. Take Long Island Expressway, Route #495 East to Exit 44 N (Seaford – Oyster Bay Expressway/Rte 135 North. Continue as above – Long Island Expressway/Rte 495
Transportation Info
Retreat Center Address:
Retreat & Conference center of the Immaculate Conception
440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743
What Airport do I fly into?
We recommend that you fly into either John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) or Islip MacArthur Airport (ISP). If those two do not work for you, we then recommend LaGuardia Airport (LGA) but strongly recommend against Newark (EWR) as it will add an additional 2 hours to your travel time.
How do I make my way from the airport to the Retreat Center?
If you’re coming from JFK the best option is to take the Long Island Railroad, LIRR. To do this you can take an airtrain from JFK to Jamaica Train Station. From there you take the Huntington Line to Huntington OR the Port Jefferson Line to Cold Spring Harbor. Both trains should take approximately 45 minutes. From there you can take a taxi/Uber to the retreat center, which should be about a 10/15 min drive.
Information on the Long Island Railroad including schedules and maps, can be found
here.
If coming from ISP airport please note that it will also be about a 30/40 minute drive. You can take a taxi/Uber or a rental car station is available as well.
Things to Do
The Retreat & Conference Center of the Immaculate Conception, while tucked away on 200 acres on the quiet north shore of Long Island, is just minutes away from a beautiful and vibrant downtown with many delicious restaurants and eclectic shops. We are also close to Long Island’s famous beaches, Long Island Wine Country, and about an hour from New York City. Consider extending your stay in order to take advantage of all there is to offer!
Driving your own car?
There are so many wonderful restaurants and shops on Main Street in downtown Huntington, a few minutes down the road from the Retreat & Conference Center. There is ample municipal parking, which is free, located on Gerard Street. Should you choose to park on Main Street, that is metered parking.
Guide to Restaurants in the Huntington Area
Discover Long Island
Jones Beach
Robert Moses Beach
Wineries
New York City
Broadway
Don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly staff for recommendations!
Contact Us to Start Planning Your Next Event
Meetings
Host your parish or company meetings in one or more of our many meeting spaces, where peace meets productivity through our ambiance and top-notch amenities. Work with our hospitality coordinator for room layouts and AV needs.
Retreats
Escape the hustle and rejuvenate with our serene retreat setting, ideal for relaxation, reflection, and personal and spiritual growth. Enjoy our chapels, our beautiful grounds, meals on request, and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Conferences
Work with our hospitality coordinator to plan every detail of your event, from meals to menus to workspaces to liturgies to relaxing. Every detail is crafted to create impactful events and meaningful experiences.
Contact Us
Plan Your Visit
Driving Directions
From Throgs Neck Bridge
Stay in right lane to Cross Island Parkway. Follow signs to LIE (Rte 495) –Eastern Long Island; or, after crossing bridge stay straight until exit for LIE (Rte 495) – East. You will be on Clearview Expressway.
In either case proceed as follows:
Long Island Expressway/Rte 495
East to Exit 44 N (Seaford – Oyster Bay Expressway/Rte 135 North). Follow 135 north approximately one mile to Exit 14E – Jericho Turnpike/Rte 25 East. At end of exit road you will be on Jericho Turnpike; at 5th traffic light turn left on Woodbury Road. Follow Woodbury Road north approximately 5 miles to village of Huntington – be prepared to turn left at traffic light approximately ½ mile after Cold Spring Harbor train station, remaining on Woodbury Road. At Main Street/Rte 25A in Huntington, Woodbury Road changes name to West Neck Road. (Chase Bank will be on your right, St. Patrick School on your left.) Continue north on West Neck Road for 3.3 miles, Seminary will be on your right.
Southern State Parkway
East to Exit 28A, Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway/Rte 135 North. Continue as above – Long Island Expressway/Rte 495
From Points East
LIE/Rte 495 West to Exit 51 – Deer Park Avenue/Rte 231 North. Or Northern Parkway West, to Exit 42N Follow signs to Huntington. Name changes to Park Avenue after you cross Jericho Turnpike/Rte 25. Stay on Park Avenue to Main Street/Route 25A in Huntington. Turn left on Main Street, go through village – crossing New York Avenue/Rte 110. At third traffice light after New York Avenue, turn right on West Neck Road (Chase Bank and St. Patrick’s School on your left). Proceed north 3.3 miles to Seminary which will be on your right.
From South Jersey
Take Garden State Parkway north to Exit 127, I-287/Woodbridge/Staten Island. Merge onto NJ-440 East, will include going over the Outerbridge Crossing. Take RT-440N/West Shore Expwy North exit towards I-287/Staten Island Expressway. Take the I-278/Rt 440N/Staten Island Expwy East exit toward Verrazano Bridge. After bridge follow signs to Belt Parkway, Eastern Long Island. Take Belt Parkway to Southern State Parkway. Southern State East to Exit 28A, Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway/Rte 135 North. Continue as above – Long Island Expressway/Rte 495
From Verrazano Bridge
Take Exit #26B and follow signs for Brooklyn-Queens Expwy. Take BQE to Exit #35 – towards Midtown Tunnel/Eastern Long Island/48 Street. Take Long Island Expressway, Route #495 East to Exit 44 N (Seaford – Oyster Bay Expressway/Rte 135 North. Continue as above – Long Island Expressway/Rte 495
Transportation Info
Retreat Center Address:
Retreat & Conference center of the Immaculate Conception
440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY 11743
What Airport do I fly into?
We recommend that you fly into either John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) or Islip MacArthur Airport (ISP). If those two do not work for you, we then recommend LaGuardia Airport (LGA) but strongly recommend against Newark (EWR) as it will add an additional 2 hours to your travel time.
How do I make my way from the airport to the Retreat Center?
If you’re coming from JFK the best option is to take the Long Island Railroad, LIRR. To do this you can take an airtrain from JFK to Jamaica Train Station. From there you take the Huntington Line to Huntington OR the Port Jefferson Line to Cold Spring Harbor. Both trains should take approximately 45 minutes. From there you can take a taxi/Uber to the retreat center, which should be about a 10/15 min drive.
Information on the Long Island Railroad including schedules and maps, can be found
here.
If coming from ISP airport please note that it will also be about a 30/40 minute drive. You can take a taxi/Uber or a rental car station is available as well.
Things to Do
The Retreat & Conference Center of the Immaculate Conception, while tucked away on 200 acres on the quiet north shore of Long Island, is just minutes away from a beautiful and vibrant downtown with many delicious restaurants and eclectic shops. We are also close to Long Island’s famous beaches, Long Island Wine Country, and about an hour from New York City. Consider extending your stay in order to take advantage of all there is to offer!
Driving your own car?
There are so many wonderful restaurants and shops on Main Street in downtown Huntington, a few minutes down the road from the Retreat & Conference Center. There is ample municipal parking, which is free, located on Gerard Street. Should you choose to park on Main Street, that is metered parking.
Guide to Restaurants in the Huntington Area
Discover Long Island
Jones Beach
Robert Moses Beach
Wineries
New York City
Broadway
Don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly staff for recommendations!
Contact Us to Start Planning Your Next Event
Meetings
Host your parish or company meetings in one or more of our many meeting spaces, where peace meets productivity through our ambiance and top-notch amenities. Work with our hospitality coordinator for room layouts and AV needs.
Retreats
Escape the hustle and rejuvenate with our serene retreat setting, ideal for relaxation, reflection, and personal and spiritual growth. Enjoy our chapels, our beautiful grounds, meals on request, and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament.
Conferences
Work with our hospitality coordinator to plan every detail of your event, from meals to menus to workspaces to liturgies to relaxing. Every detail is crafted to create impactful events and meaningful experiences.
Contact Us