Christian Women's Retreats
Be the hero who chose Black Rock Retreat for your church’s next women’s retreat!
Take a break from your busy routine and everyday life to reconnect with God and fellow believers 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 and recreational activities are just what you need for your next retreat for women in PA, no matter the season.
What We Offer
Including…
Including…✓ Customized Retreat for Your Women’s Group — If you’re looking for a place to hold your next Christian women’s retreat, you probably have several goals. We can help customize your retreat to meet those goals so that your group has a memorable and enjoyable time.
✓ Grow Closer to God and Each Other — Perfect for women’s Bible study or discipleship groups, Sunday School classes, young adults, singles groups, or even just a group of friends, we make it easy for you to get away from the busyness of life, strengthen relationships with fellow believers, and have the time to grow closer to God.
✓ 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 women’s groups are welcome at Black Rock Retreat.
✓ Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter — Our retreat center lets you relax in the beauty of God’s creation, no matter the weather.
✓ Weekend or Week-Long Retreats — From short overnight retreats to an entire week-long getaway, we’re able to accommodate your group’s itinerary.
Your Women's Retreat Options:
Lodging
There’s nothing quite like getting a good night’s sleep on a retreat to help you enjoy your time. That’s why we offer a variety of accommodations, including:
All are heated (perfect for winter retreats!) and have 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). You’ll be thankful not to make an outdoor trek to get to the bathroom because all rooms have a private bathroom (even the bunk cabins have one)!
Meals
Our carefully-prepared buffet-style food is delicious, and we accommodate any food allergies in your group. A typical menu contains seasonal fruits and vegetables and looks similar to:
Breakfast: Eggs, bacon, baked oatmeal, sweet bread, 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 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!
Meeting Spaces for Retreat Participants
There are plenty of meeting space options for worship, prayer, teaching, and personal Bible study. Meeting rooms are assigned based on group size and availability; please work with guest services to determine the options available for your retreat.
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
Numerous outdoor areas are perfect for small group breakout sessions or individual quiet times, including outdoor pavilions, an amphitheater, a nature center deck, a gazebo, and more.
Activities
Within our 100 acres of beautiful woodlands, your women’s group won’t be bored, since there are tons of activities to do:
Recreation Areas
There are plenty of indoor and outdoor recreation spaces, such as an outdoor pool, lake, full-size gym, 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 Activities
We also have programmed activities like high and low ropes courses, a zipline, team building activities, laser tag, a nature center, and so much 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