Women’s Retreats

Woman At Black Rock Retreat

Christian Women’s Retreats

Take a break from your busy routine and everyday life to reconnect with God and fellow believers at Black Rock 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.

We Offer

Call (717) 529-3232

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Grow Closer to God & 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.
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YOUR WOMEN’S RETREAT OPTIONS

Plan your women’s retreat to meet the needs of your group. Here is a little more about what to expect:

Staff-Led Activities

Black Rock offers a variety of staff-led activities for your group to enjoy during your retreat. Sample activities include:

  • Outdoor Education
  • Laser Tag
  • High Ropes
  • Teambuilding
  • Low Ropes
  • Giant Swing
  • Pool & Lake
  • Zipline
  • Nature Center
  • GPS Scavenger Hunt
  • Survival Skills
  • Campfire Cooking
  • Animal Habitat Hikes
  • Creek Exploration
  • Water Rockets
  • And more!

 

Recreation

There are plenty of indoor and outdoor recreation spaces – and they’re included in the price of the retreat!

  • Ballfield
  • Gymnasium
  • Fire Circles
  • Ga-Ga Courts
  • Disc Golf Course
  • Pool & Lake
  • Hiking Trails
  • Sand Volleyball Court
  • GPS Scavenger Hunt
  • Outdoor Volleyball Court
  • Outdoor Basketball Court

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:

  • Hotel-style rooms
  • Motel-style rooms
  • Cottages
  • A lodge
  • Traditional bunk cabins

All are heated – perfect for winter retreats! They have air conditioning, except for the bunk cabins. 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!

 

Meals

Our carefully prepared buffet-style food is delicious, and we accommodate allergies as need be. A typical menu contains seasonal fruits and vegetables and looks similar to: 

Breakfast: Eggs, bacon or Sausage, French Toast or Buttermilk Pancakes, yogurt bar with fresh fruit, sweet breads, and assorted cereals

Lunch: Tomato Bisque soup or Creamy Potato Soup, Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, Grilled Blackened Chicken Breast, sauteed fresh seasonal vegetables, salad bar, homemade cookies or mousses

Dinner: Our own slow roasted BBQ Pork or Beef Brisket, Stuffed Chicken Breast, Roasted Potato Medley, Fresh Steamed Seasonal Vegetables, salad bar, Sweet Yeast Dinner Rolls, Oreo Cake, Cheesecake, or Freshly Baked Pie

*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!

Facilities & Meeting Spaces

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.

At Black Rock, we have been intentional about creating outdoor spaces where small groups of people can sit, relax, and share with one another.

 

Location

Our retreat center in Pennsylvania is conveniently located near Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. Only 30 minutes from Interstate 95 and 50 minutes from the PA Turnpike, we’re both secluded and easily accessible.

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