The Wainwright House is a "learning center dedicated to inspiring greater understanding through body, mind, spirit and community."

The Wainwright House is the oldest non-sectarian holistic learning center in the United States. The center holds various holistic classes, programs and retreats, as well as brings in guest speakers. In addition to holistic programs, the organization also rents space in the house for business meetings, weddings, art shows and book signings. The Rye YMCA holds yoga classes in the carriage house. It is a large, grey stone building that overlooks beautiful scenic views of the Long Island Sound.