Visitor Information

Welcome to the Schachter Center for Complementary Medicine.  We hope you find your visit with us helpful and supportive.  To make your stay in the area more comfortable, we have compiled a list of local health related merchants and services.  We encourage you to make use of this opportunity, and start the journey toward a healthier lifestyle.  We look forward to assisting you in this process.  Please feel free to consult your Nutritional Counselor or other staff member if you have any questions.

Accommodations

Sheraton Crossroads & Hotel
State Highway, No. 17
Mahwah, NJ
(201) 529-1660

This hotel is about 15 minutes from our office.   Many extras such as a pool, gym, etc., are available.

Howard Johnson Inn
17 No. Airmont Rd.
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 368-1900

This hotel is less than ¼ mile from the office.  They do not have any restaurant facilities or all the extras (pool, gym, room service, etc.) that the Holiday Inn has, but they are less expensive and clean.  Refrigerators are available upon request.  Mention the Schachter Center when making your reservation.

Holiday Inn
3 Executive Blvd.
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-4800

This hotel is right across the street from our office.  It is the closest hotel.  The convenience is probably worth the few extra dollars per night.  They have handicapped accommodations and a refrigerator upon request.  Mention the Schachter Center when making your reservation.

Extended Stay America
112 State Highway 17
Ramsey, New Jersey 07446
201-236-9996. fax:  201-236-9988
1-800-EXT-STAY; www.extstay.com

Designed for long-term travelers who have transportation.  Located in nearby Ramsey (Upper Saddle River), New Jersey about 15 minutes away from The Schachter Center.   Room includes fully-equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and cooking utensils, free local phone calls and voice mail, separate areas for dining and working, and also has on-site laundry facilities.

Marriot Residence Inn
Route 17S
Saddle River, NJ
201-934-4144
1-800-331-3131; www.marriott.com

Health Food Stores

All health food stores listed prepare natural foods that can be taken out.

Back to Earth                      Full line of natural foods, extensive selection of
306 S. Main St.                    organic take-out food & juice bar.
New City, NY 10956
(845) 634-3511

This store is the largest in the county.  They have a vast selection of products and a very helpful staff.  They have worked very hard to create a California type atmosphere appealing to the natural food beginner and connoisseur alike.

Born of Earth          Born of Earth                             Full line of natural foods, selection of organic
1 South Broadway                      take-out food & juice bar.  
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 353-3311

Supreme Health      Supreme Health Food Center    Limited kosher take-out selections available.
25 Main St.
Monsey, NY, NY
(845) 426-6088

This store not only carries a full line of natural foods, but a large selection of Kosher products as well.  Mr. Weiss is the owner and is very willing to answer any questions you may have.

Hungry Hollow Co-Op                 Limited take-out selections and soup.
841 Chestnut Ridge Rd.
Chestnut Ridge, NY
(845) 3546-3319

This is a charming little store that is associated with the Waldorf School, founded by Rudolf Steiner.  They manage to carry a good selection of natural foods despite their size.  Make sure to visit Casa Verde (right next door) which is an emporium filled with herbs, books, and natural gift ideas.

Mrs. Green’s Natural Market        Limited take-out selections available.
Indian Rock Shopping Center
Route #59
Suffern, NY
(845) 369-6699

Located close to the Schachter Center (approximately 5 minutes away), Mrs. Green’s is the latest health food store to open in Rockland County.  Organic produce available.

Restaurants

Rockland County does not have a restaurant that exclusively serves organic foods.  The restaurants on the following list are considered to be health conscious eateries and if you choose wisely, you should be able to get a balanced, healthy meal.

Visit Nyack & Piermont

Nyack & Piermont are towns with restaurants for everyone’s liking.  They both sit on the shore of the Hudson River and are the antique capital of Rockland County.  You can sit and watch the boats on the Hudson River or take a leisurely stroll along the river path at Hook Mountain State Park.  With the charming boutiques, craft shops, cafes, and live theater, there is something for everyone to enjoy.  Nyack is located 15 minutes from our Center.  Take NYS Thruway South to Exit 11, make a left at the end of the ramp.  The center of town is straight ahead.

Wasabi                                   Traditional Japanese cuisine.
110 Main St.
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 358-7977

Heather’s Open Cucina              Italian food
13 N. Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
(845) 358-8686

The Turning Point                      Popular café and night spot featuring 
468 Piermont Ave.                     folk, blues & jazz entertainment.  Serves food.
Piermont, NY
(845) 359-1089

Sidewalk Café                           Outside café—perfect for people watching.
482 Piermont Ave.                     Tex/Mex cuisine.
Piermont, NY
(845) 359-4439

Closer to Our Center

Pasta Cucina                              Italian food—will accommodate special
10 S. Airmont Rd.                       needs.  From our office, make a right onto Airmont
Suffern, NY 10901                       Road and the restaurant is on the right hand side,
                                                Past the Exxon Station.

Café Dolce                                 Intimate Italian Bistro.  Reasonable prices.  
24 Lafayette Ave.                       Late night spot.  Jazz music.
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-2066

Mount Fuji                                 Japanese steak house, in a beautiful 
Route 17                                    mountain top setting.
Hillburn, NY
(845) 357-4270

Priya Indian Cuisine                     Indian food
36 Lafayette Ave.
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-5700

Marcello’s                                   Fine Italian food
21 Lafayette Ave.
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-9108

Koto Japanese Restaurant             Sushi restaurant
83 Lafayette Ave.
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 357-8877

When choosing a place to eat you will probably do better in an ethnic restaurant (Japanese, Indian, Mexican) than at a "fast-food" eatery or a diner.  Focus on steamed or sautéed veggies, fish, whole grains, salads, bean dishes and fresh fruit.  Bring you herb tea or order spring water or unsweetened fruit juice.

Other Interests/Activities

Health Workshops

New Age Center                          Workshops and resource for yoga, meditation, etc.
One South Broadway
Nyack, NY
(845) 352-2590

Live Theater

Riverspace Arts in Nyack (formerly Helen Hayes)
119 Main St.
Nyack, NY
(845) 348-0741

Penguin Repertory Company
Crickettown Rd.
Stony Point, NY
(845) 786-2873

Elmwood Playhouse
10 Park
Nyack, NY
(845) 353-1313

Antrim Playhouse
15 Spook Rock Rd.
Suffern, NY
(845) 354-9503

Shopping

Nanuet Mall                                About 10 minutes from the Schachter Center
Route 59                                    with shops and department stores like Macy’s
Nanuet, NY                                and Sears.

Palisades Center Mall                  About 15 minutes from the Center with 4 floors of
Palisades Center Dr.                   stores.  Has Lord & Taylor, JCPenney, & Filenes.
West Nyack, NY                         Also has movie theaters, and several restaurants.
                                                Take NYS Thruway South to exit 12, bear right on the ramp.  
                                                

Woodbury Commons                  Outlet shopping.  Take New York State Thruway
Route 32                                   North to Exit 16.  Make a right at the end of the
Woodbury, NY                           ramp and follow signs to outlet stores.