Additional Retreat Facilities
Black Rock Retreat offers many different amenities to our overnight retreat guests (scroll down to see them) in addition to our main recreational facilities. The picture gallery below will show you the various offerings of dining areas, lounges, seating areas, pavilions, and more that are available for use by your group. (Please note that some areas are only opened seasonally, may require booking in advance, and additional charges may apply.)
Maranatha Retreat Center
The Maranatha Retreat Center is the first building you’ll see on the right-hand side when you enter Black Rock Retreat.
Additional Dining Seating
Our beautiful lobby dining area is a great place to connect with friends and fellow retreat guests while enjoying the window views throughout the year.
Maranatha Fireplace
This lounge area includes an authentic wood fireplace.
Maranatha Dining Hall
Maranatha Dining Hall seats 250 people, plus deck seating.
Deck Seating
Deck seating is available for meals, with umbrellas to provide shade.
Pavilions & Amphitheater
Oakwood Pavilion
Oakwood pavilion is our largest pavilion.
Hilltop Pavilion
Hilltop Pavilion is next to the Maranatha Retreat Center and across from the pool and sand volleyball court.
Hiawatha Pavilion
Hiawatha is our newest pavilion and features a fire pit with exhaust system in the center, surrounded by tables and benches.
Laurelside Amphitheater
The Laurelside Amphitheater is a beautiful outdoor site for your retreat and is perfect for worship, drama, teaching, a campfire, etc.
Rocky Mountain Overlook
Rocky Mountain Overlook is perched above the Octoraro Creek and is excellent for individual/group prayer, reflection, or Bible study.
Oakwood Chapel & Dining Hall
Oakwood Dining Hall & Chapel
The lower level is Oakwood Dining Hall. The upper level is Oakwood Chapel.
Oakwood Dining Hall - Inside
The Oakwood Dining Hall can seat up to 300 people.
Seating Areas
Gazebo
This white gazebo has space to comfortably accommodate 8-10 people.
Azalea Hall Seating
Azalea Hall outdoor seating is a comfortable place for small groups.
Nature Center Fireplace Lounge
Nature Center Fireplace Lounge is a great place to meet indoors when the weather is cold or wet.
Nature Center Deck
The Nature Center Deck has seating and a bird feeding station.