Girl Scouts of the USA approved plans to sell the Edith Macy Center Hotel in 2025. The hotel’s management company is now laying off more than 40 employees. The employees are not a part of a union.
Edith Macy Center Hotel to Close, Affecting 40+ Employees
The Edith Macy Center Hotel is closing soon, and BMC Benchmark Management Company has initiated layoffs. The management company filed a WARN notice announcing layoffs affecting more than 49 employees. The employees are not part of a union and have no bumping rights.
According to the WARN notice, the layoffs will begin on April 30, 2026. Layoffs will continue through July 13, 2026, coinciding with the hotel’s closure. The notice was filed in accordance with the state’s WARN Act to ensure employees get time to process the transition.
Why the Layoffs
On October 23, 2025, property owner Girl Scouts of the USA announced their approval for the sale of the Edith Macy Center. The declining use of the property and a running financial loss of around $1 million annually resulted in the decision. The hotel is now undergoing a planned sale and decommissioning.
With the property being sold, the management company is exiting, which triggered the layoff. The property may reopen under a new ownership or for a different use.
About the Hotel
The Edith Macy Center Hotel is a conference and training center located on a large wooded campus in Briarcliff Manor. Located about 45 minutes from Manhattan, the property is owned by the Girl Scouts of the USA. It spans across 400+ acres of forested land and is designed for retreats, conferences, and training programs.
The hotel was founded in 1926 as a training center and was named after a former Girl Scout leader. With more than 50 guest rooms and lodge-style accommodations, it became a popular spot for many over the years.
As Edith Macy Center Hotel prepares to shut down operations, the layoffs mark the end of a long-standing chapter for the property. The property now awaits its next phase as it transitions to new ownership.
