The Portageville Chapel

The Portageville Chapel A private rehearsal facility that organists can rent for a week at a time to renew their artistry and explore the splendor of the Genesee Valley

Welcome to The Portageville Chapel, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating a place of rest and renewal for professional organists. We maintain a private rehearsal facility bordering one of the most beautiful state parks in the nation, where organists can come during the spring, summer and fall for a full week of uninterrupted practice.

05/12/2026

The park is a treasure!!

04/25/2026

4 retreat weeks this season are still OPEN!
Call Helen for your reservation 🙂

03/18/2026

Changing seasons in moments!

03/05/2026
OUR SUMMER RETREAT SCHEDULE IS FILLING! A number of spots are still open. Please call 585.468.1088 to reserve your week....
02/14/2026

OUR SUMMER RETREAT SCHEDULE IS FILLING! A number of spots are still open. Please call 585.468.1088 to reserve your week. SHARE THIS OPPORTUNITY with organists you know!

08/17/2024
08/17/2024
08/16/2024

HYMN FESTIVAL!
August 27, 7 pm
JEREMY BANKSON,
Organist

08/14/2024
06/22/2024

This Day in History: I am sure MANY of you remember this! It was on June 22, 1972 when the “Flood of ‘72” brought chaos and devastation to the Southern Tier and Genesee Valley as flooding rains from Hurricane Agnes hit Northern Pennsylvania and Southern New York. Areas along the Susquehanna River, Chemung River and Genesee River were heavily impacted, resulting in unimaginable damage and numerous fatalities. Some areas received nearly TWO FEET of rain. The unprecedented rainfall caused catastrophic flooding. This was the most destructive flooding in New York history to date and the most expensive natural disaster in American history. Agnes caused over $3 billion in damage (over $20.6 billion in today's dollars) and five states were designated as disaster areas. I am sure many of you have memories of this week in June of 1972 and the days that followed. Please share your recollections here in the comments section. This is the Genesee Falls Inn along the Genesee River near Portageville, NY. Amazing to see the comparison of what it was and what it normally is like. A marker inside the front door at the foyer there demonstrates just how high the flooding water was.

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PO Box 378
Portageville, NY
14536

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+15854681088

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