Christian Marriage & Couples Retreats
Be the hero who chose Black Rock for your marriage retreat!
Planning a marriage retreat for your church or organization? Black Rock Retreat in Pennsylvania is a wonderful choice.
Conveniently located on 100 acres of woodland in south-central Pennsylvania (~1 hr drive from Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Harrisburg), our Christian retreat center has just what you need for your next marriage retreat, no matter the season.
What We Offer
- Meeting Spaces (perfect for group retreats)
- Lodging (that’s actually comfortable)
- Meals (they’re delicious)
- Activities (you won’t be bored!)
Including…
✓ Customized Retreats — If you’re looking for a place to hold your next Christian marriage retreat, you probably have several goals in mind. We can help customize your retreat to meet those goals, so that you and your group have a memorable and enjoyable time.
✓ Venue For Christian Marriage Conferences — Churches and ministries alike use our Christian retreat center as the venue for marriage conferences, seminars, and intensives. Black Rock is ready for your group (no matter how large or small) with meeting spaces of various sizes, plenty of lodging, lots of indoor and outdoor activities, and delicious food served buffet-style.
✓ Weekend or Week-Long Retreats — From 1-2 day retreats to an entire week-long getaway, we’re able to accommodate your itinerary.
✓ Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter — No matter the season, our retreat center lets you enjoy God’s creation and each other. There’s plenty of indoor activities for cooler months and outdoor activities for warmer months.
✓ Perfect for All Ages — Couples young and not-so-young enjoy the wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities at Black Rock. From quiet hikes through the woods or relaxing by a fire, to swimming (in our outdoor pool or lake) and ziplining, there’s plenty of relationship-building opportunities at our couples retreat center.
✓ Grow Closer to God & One Another — Perfect for spending dedicated time together, we make it easy for Christian couples to get away from the busyness of life, strengthen relationships with each other, and focus on growing spiritually.
Marriage Retreat Options
Meeting Spaces
There’s plenty of large and small gathering spaces at Black Rock Retreat. If you’re having a marriage conference, our chapel can hold up to 400 people, with nearby meeting rooms that are perfect for breakout sessions. We’re happy to find the perfect space for your group’s size and needs. Meeting rooms/outdoor spaces are assigned based on group size and availability.
Indoor Meeting Rooms
We have a variety of indoor meeting spaces with audio/visual equipment (perfect for worship time, group games, etc).
Outdoor Meeting Areas
When the weather’s nice, there are numerous outdoor areas that create a beautiful setting to hear teaching, worship God, and fellowship with one another. These include outdoor pavilions, an amphitheater, nature center deck, gazebo, and more.
Lodging
There’s nothing quite like getting a good night sleep when you’re away from home. That’s why we offer a variety of comfortable accommodations, including:
All options have heating (perfect for winter getaways!) and air conditioning (except for the bunk cabins, which have ceiling fans). There are plenty of options to match your group’s size and needs, including some handicap-accessible rooms. And all accommodations have a private bathrooms.
Meals
When you’re on a marriage getaway, the last thing you want to eat is bland cafeteria food. That’s why our carefully-prepared buffet-style meals are actually delicious, and we accommodate for any food allergies*. A typical menu contains seasonal fruits and vegetables, and looks something like this:
Breakfast: Eggs, bacon, baked oatmeal, sweet breads, fruit, yogurt, cottage cheese, and assorted cereals
Lunch: Chicken corn soup, turkey, ham & tuna sandwiches on homemade rolls, tossed salad, fruit bowl, cantaloupe and honeydew, and pie
Dinner: Orchard salad, tilapia, meatloaf, a vegetable blend, macaroni and cheese with shells, applesauce, dinner rolls, and an ice cream bar
*If your family has specific dietary needs, please let us know (as far in advance as possible) and we’ll make every reasonable effort to accommodate your request!
Activities
Couples won’t be bored in our 100-acres of beautiful woodlands; there are lots of things to do (both outside and inside) at Black Rock:
Recreation Areas
There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor recreation spaces, such as an outdoor pool, lake, hiking trails, full-size gymnasium with basketball court, sand volleyball court, ball field, basketball court with lights, a Frisbee Golf course, and more. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating areas (pavilions, decks, Adirondack chairs, overlooks, fireplace lounges, etc) that are perfect for playing board games/cards or reading a book. Better yet, they’re all included in the price of the retreat!
Programmed Activities
We also have lots of fun programmed activities, such as high and low ropes courses, a zipline, team building activities, and more!
"Black Rock is beautiful. The staff are friendly, kind, and helpful. The facilities are well maintained. The surroundings are beautiful. As both a paying customer and a recipient of Black Rock’s complimentary pastor’s retreat, I can say without reservation that this place has been a huge blessing to me, my ministry, and my family."Jud Kossum
Our Location
Our retreat center in Pennsylvania is conveniently located near Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. Only :30 from Interstate 95 and :50 from the PA Turnpike, we're both secluded and easily accessible.
Approximate Driving Times:
- Philadelphia, PA - 1:10
- Baltimore, MD - 1:10
- Harrisburg, PA - 1:10
- Washington, DC - 1:50
- New York City (NYC) - 2:30
- Pocono Mountains - 2:20
- Wilmington, DE - :50
- Dover, DE - 1:20
- Allentown, PA - 1:40
- Trenton, NJ - 2:00
- Atlantic City, NJ - 2:00
- Hagerstown, MD - 2:10