Cassadaga, FL
The Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Meeting Association, commonly known as Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, is a historic Spiritualist religious community located in Cassadaga, Florida. Founded in 1894 by spiritual medium George P. Colby, the camp was established after Colby claimed he was guided by spirits to create a Spiritualist community in the American South. Since its founding, Cassadaga has operated as both a religious organization and a residential community dedicated to the practice of Spiritualism, a belief system centered on the continuity of life after death and communication with spirits through trained mediums.
The camp spans approximately 57 acres and includes dozens of private residences, religious buildings, and gathering spaces. At the heart of the community is the Colby Memorial Temple, where regular church services, healing services, and message services are conducted. Certified mediums and healers, many of whom reside within the community, offer spiritual counseling and mediumship readings to visitors. Certification typically requires structured study, demonstration of ability, and adherence to ethical standards set by the association.
In addition to religious services, Cassadaga functions as a center for education and spiritual development. The camp hosts classes, workshops, lectures, and special events focused on mediumship, healing, metaphysics, and Spiritualist philosophy. Recognized as a historic district and listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, Cassadaga remains one of the oldest continuously active Spiritualist communities in the southeastern United States. Today, it serves both as a living religious community and as a cultural destination for visitors interested in Spiritualism and psychic traditions.
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