Christian Men's Retreats
Be the hero who chose Black Rock Retreat for your church’s next men’s retreat!
Enjoy time fellowshipping with a group of guys and reconnecting with God at Black Rock Retreat in beautiful Lancaster County, PA.
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 men’s group retreat, no matter the season.
What We Offer
Including…
Including…✓ Customized Retreat for Your Men’s Group — If you’re looking for a place to hold your next Christian men’s retreat, you probably have several goals in mind. We can help customize your retreat to meet those goals, so your group has a memorable and enjoyable time.
✓ Grow Closer to God and Each Other — Perfect for men’s Bible studies, accountability/discipleship groups, Sunday School classes, young adults, singles groups, or even just a group of friends, we make it easy for your group of guys to get away from the busyness of life, strengthen relationships with fellow believers, and focus on being challenged in your faith.
✓ Small or Large Retreats — Whether you have a guest speaker and worship band, or are simply having small group Bible study and prayer time, both large and small men’s groups are welcome at Black Rock Retreat.
✓ Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter — Our Christian retreat center lets you enjoy God’s creation, no matter the weather. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor activities here at Black Rock.
✓ Weekend or Week-Long Retreats — From short overnight retreats to an entire week-long men’s getaway, we’re able to accommodate your group’s itinerary.
Your Men's Retreat Options:
Activities
Your men’s group won’t be bored in our 100-acres of beautiful woodlands, since there are tons of activities to do and places for playing sports:
Recreation Areas
There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor recreation spaces, such as an outdoor pool, lake, full-size gymnasium with basketball court, ball field, basketball court with lights, sand volleyball court, hiking trails, and more. Better yet, they’re all included in the price of the retreat!
Programmed Team Building Activities
We also have programmed activities like high and low ropes courses, a zipline, team building activities, laser tag, and so much more!
Meals
Wave goodbye to bland cafeteria food! Our carefully-prepared buffet-style meals are actually delicious, and we accommodate for any food allergies in your group. A typical menu contains seasonal fruits and vegetables, and looks similar to:
Breakfast: Eggs, bacon, baked oatmeal, sweet breads, fruit, yogurt, cottage cheese, assorted cereals
Lunch: Chicken corn soup, turkey, ham & tuna sandwiches on homemade rolls, tossed salad, fruit bowl, cantaloupe and honeydew, pie
Dinner: Meatloaf, tilapia, macaroni and cheese with shells, vegetable blend, orchard salad, applesauce, dinner rolls, ice cream bar
*If your group has specific dietary needs, please let us know (as far in advance as possible) and we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your request!
Meeting Spaces
Your men’s group has plenty of options when gathering together for worship, prayer, teaching, and personal Bible study times. We’re happy to help determine the options available for your retreat. Meeting rooms are assigned based on group size and availability.
Indoor Meeting Areas
We have a variety of indoor meeting spaces (with audio/visual equipment) for group meetings, activities, or individual time.
Outdoor Meeting Areas
When the weather’s nice, there’s numerous outdoor areas that are perfect for small group breakout sessions or individual quiet/devotional times, including outdoor pavilions, an amphitheater, nature center deck, gazebo, and more.
Chapel Meeting Space
Lodging
After a fun day of playing sports and hanging around a bunch of guys, there’s nothing quite like getting a good night sleep on a retreat to help you enjoy your time. That’s why we offer a variety of comfortable accommodations, including:
All are heated (perfect for winter retreats!) and have air conditioning (except for the bunk cabins, which have ceiling fans). There plenty of options to match your group’s size and needs, including some handicap-accessible rooms. You’ll be thankful to not have to make an outdoor trek to get to the bathroom because all rooms have a private bathroom (even the bunk cabins have one in them)!
"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