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Guest House Retreat and Conference Center

318 West Main Street
Chester, Connecticut 06412-1026

(860) 322-5770

www.guesthousecenter.org

info@guesthousecenter.org


Guest House is a delightful new retreat and conference center in the scenic Connecticut River Valley. We offer spacious guest rooms with private bathrooms, superb cuisine, and amenities that range from a grand piano in our lobby to wireless internet in every room. Guests can focus on their work without distractions, while enjoying a nurturing and comfortable environment.

Our facility is a beautifully renovated country inn on private wooded land, adjacent to a state forest with hiking trails and two neighboring lakes. Conveniently located midway between New York City and Boston, Guest House is easily reachable via major highways or by train.

Guest House Facility Highlights

  • 42,000 square feet, with all accommodations and meeting rooms in the same building
  • Meeting rooms available for up to 90 people
  • Newly equipped kitchen that can serve over 200 people
  • 41 bedrooms accommodating up to 90 people
  • Private bath in every guest room
  • 17 acres of private wooded land
  • Adjacent to state forest with hiking trails and lake
  • Short drive to Hammonasset Beach (Madison) and Ocean Beach (New London)
  • Grand piano in lobby
  • Meditation room
  • Tennis Court
  • Near quaint New England towns with interesting shops and restaurants

The name of our retreat center was inspired by the poem The Guest House by Rumi, a 13th century mystic poet.


Mercy Center at Madison
P.O. Box 191
Madison, CT 06443-0191

Tel: 203-245-0401
Fax: 203-245-8718

www.mercybythesea.org

A Beachfront Conference and Retreat Center for Human Development

Waves lapping the shore . . . towering trees shading the path . . . deep quiet punctuated only by the rustle of leaves, a coastal breeze and the birds and animals who live nearby. It’s these 38 acres of natural beauty that enable Mercy Center to offer such a uniquely hospitable space for exploration of the human spirit in all its fullness.
Programs

Along with the peace and beauty of the shoreline, Mercy Center is privileged to offer a variety of paths to inner growth, including:

  • Partial-day, full-day, weekend and weeklong programs for individuals on prayer, the arts and spirituality, eco-spirituality, relationships, and more. Many guests also take time to enjoy reflective moments in our Labyrinth Garden.
  • An abundance of offerings designed to nurture the integration of body, mind, spirit and heart in our Health and Healing Arts programs, including massage, Tai Chi, mindfulness meditation, Reiki and more.
  • The weekly, year-long School of Spirituality for those interested in an ongoing study of Christian thought and spirituality.
  • Directed retreats and sabbaticals to fit the time you have available.
Conference Services

Set on nearly 40 acres and 1100 feet of private beach, Mercy Center offers nonprofit, government and business groups a unique setting where learning, planning, exploring and innovating can flourish. We have five air-conditioned conference rooms in our Main Building that can accommodate groups of 2 to 225. There is anauditorium complete with a stage - the perfect place for presentations.

Come to Mercy Center. Discover peace . . . discover harmony . . . discover wisdom . . . discover time. Discover Life in its Fullness.

For more information about Mercy Center


74 Interlaken Road
Route 112
Lakeville, Connecticut 06039

Toll Free: (800) 222-2909
Or: (860) 435-9878
Fax: (860) 435-2980

www.interlakeninn.com

In the heart of New England.
Easy access to The Berkshires, Hudson Valley, NY and the Litchfield Hills, CT.

The Interlaken Resort & Conference Center has been a favorite destination for Corporate and Church Retreats and Family Events and Gatherings for over 110 years.


The Interlaken Resort & Conference Center offers a 30-acre campus setting that includes 6 buildings with guestrooms, 10 distinct meeting spaces, and a full complement of recreation - golf, tennis, swimming pool, gameroom, executive lounge and more.

For many or our mid-sized groups we offer exclusive use of the Interlaken's facilities, giving you full access to all of our conference amenities, and no other meeting groups to contend with.

The Interlaken Inn of Lakeville, CT is a resort and country inn located in the beautiful Litchfield Hills of Connecticut. We are known as "New England's Country Resort", with lots of on-property recreation, plus lake frontage on beautiful Lake Wononscopomuc.

Interlaken Resort & Conference Center has been a favorite destination for Corporate Retreats, Church Retreats and Christian Retreats for over 110 years.

We host retreats and gatherings of 5 - 125 people, and offer private, dedicated meeting and gathering rooms, packages that include all meals and breaks, truly comfortable double-occupancy guestrooms and very competitive rates. However, the Interlaken Experience as anything but conventional!


Camp Washington, Inc.
Camp and Retreat Center

190 Kenyon Road
Lakeside, CT 06758

(860) 567-9623

www.campwashington.org
retreat@campwashington.org


RETREAT CENTER - Accommodations

The Main Building
Twenty comfortable rooms, each with two single beds, sink and an individual thermostat. Two of these rooms are wheelchair accessible.

Cabins
Eight newly renovated winterized cabins are also available. Each cabin is complete with shower and toilet facilities and houses 16 persons in bunk beds.

Transfiguration Lodge
A free standing building on the Center grounds, the facility provides a spacious and light filled room for meetings, a small chapel, kitchen facilities and 3 bedrooms each with two single beds, sink and an individual thermostat.

MEETING SPACES

A variety of meeting spaces are available to accommodate 25-150 persons. We have televisions,VCR's, audiovisual equipment, a photocopier, fax machine and internet available to our guests.

Located in the heart of picturesque Litchfield County, and boasting 300 acres, Camp Washington offers walking and hiking trails winding around scenic woodlands, as well as volleyball, basketball and softball play areas. A challenging low ropes/challenge course is available.

Our Retreat Center is available for use from September to May each year.

Camp Washington is Connecticut's Episcopal Diocesan Camp and Retreat Center, where God's love for the world, made known in Jesus Christ, invites all through the ministry of hospitality. Camp Washington offers its facilities and programs for camping, education, environmental stewardship and spiritual retreat.


Welcome To
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center

303 Tunxis Road | West Hartford, CT 06107-3119

Be Not Afraid: 2009-2010 Retreat Theme


Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center is a spiritual center in the Passionist tradition, open to all who seek to deepen their relationship with God and one another. We welcome men, women, and youth to weekend, day and evening retreats, and programs where they can journey with God in an atmosphere of respect and hospitality.

Located in lovely West Hartford, Connecticut, Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center is just minutes from Interstate 84 and only a 30 minute drive from Bradley International Airport.
Known throughout the northeast for its tranquil setting and gracious hospitality, Holy Family has long been a favored destination of retreatants and those seeking a peaceful site in which to hold a special event. Comfortable and immaculate quarters and delicious, creative meals prepared by our chef-in-residence will contribute to a relaxing stay.
Amenities and Accommodations

- a variety of conf and meeting rooms
- a newly renovated main conference room which seats 200
- new state of the art audio visual equipment; LCD projection available
- overnight private and double rooms
- an elegant, full-service dining room
- a superb chef with customized menu
- 48 beautiful, tranquil acres
- a newly renovated chapel
- new labyrinth with 84-foot diameter and 4 feet wide pathways for ADA accessibility.
-
new pipe organ
- a hospitable staff
- a well-maintained environment
- attractive event pricing

We offer our guests the opportunity to rest, reflect and discover the peace of God.
So, in the words of St. Mark,
"Come away and rest for a while."
Lay your worries at our doorstep.
We are waiting for you.

For more information please contact us

(860) 521-0440

www.holyfamilyretreat.org

holyfamilyretreat@cpprov.org


Trinity Conference Center
79 Lower River Road
West Cornwall, CT 06796

Phone: (860) 672-1000

Email

trinitywallstreet.org/center/
Our Mission - To provide nonprofit groups a safe and productive place
to plan their service to their constituents and society.

Setting

Located on a bend in the Housatonic River, just a half-mile from the covered bridge in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, on 500 forested acres, the Center is two hours from New York, an hour-and-a-half from Albany, three hours from Boston, and an hour from Hartford and Bradley International Airport (BDL).

Accommodations

- 40 Sleeping Rooms
- Private Baths
- 80 Person capacity in the
- Main Building & Four Cottages

There is a main building with 27 rooms and four other cottages bringing the total rooms up to 41 rooms, accommodating 80 persons.

Meeting Spaces

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Butler Hall (up to 125)
- Salisbury Room (45 persons)
- Cornwall Room (30 persons)
- Multiple Breakout Spaces
Recreation & Amenities
Walk the Labyrinth
Hiking along the Housatonic River
Tennis Courts (outdoor)
Basketball Court (outdoor)
River Gazing
Cable TV in one public room
VCR’s, monitors, and movies
Many Fireplaces
Treadmill, Exercise Bikes, Laundry Facilities, Billiards, Ping Pong, Table Games, Computers for Internet & Homework, Complimentary Wireless Access
Also in the area: Skiing, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, fly fishing, hay rides, antiquing.


Guest Capacity 250
Largest Group 150
Largest Meeting Room 300
# of Meeting Rooms
11
Dining
2
Exhibit Space - in Activity Center
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Incarnation Conference Center - PO Box 577 - Ivoryton, CT 06442
info@incarnationcenter.org - incarnationcenter.org - 860-767-0848

A Connecticut retreat center, Incarnation Center is an ideal location for Christian retreats, confirmation class retreat, spiritual retreats and 12 step programs. We also host many non-Christian related groups such as barber shop singers, quilting retreats and scrapbooking retreats. Established in 1886 as a summer camp, the rustic and Adirondack style retreat center has hosted conferences and groups since the 1960’s.

Retreats
Noted as one of this country’s best known retreat and conference centers, Incarnation Center hosts a wide variety of groups including but not limited to:

  • Adult retreat
  • Women and family retreats
  • College association retreat
  • Twelve Step Program retreats
  • Reunion retreats
  • Confirmation class retreat
  • Youth Ministry retreat
  • Kairos retreats
  • Spiritual Christian retreats
  • Natural and Shamanistic healing retreats
  • Vestry retreats
  • Prayer retreats
Accommodations
Incarnation can accommodate up to 260 guests in various settings: Cottages, Lodges, Halls and Dorm. There are 2 dining rooms -- Gibney Dining Hall is where our youth groups eat during their stays and The Lodge Dining Hall is where our chefs Mark and Nancy prepare restaurant quality food for our adult conference guests.

Come explore the magic! Growth, Discovery and Renewal!


Wisdom House Retreat
and Conference Center

229 East Litchfield Road
Litchfield, Connecticut 06759-3002

www.wisdomhouse.org
Our blog: www.atwisdomstable.org

From time to time everyone needs a quiet place . .


Nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires, Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center invites you to an experience of peace and tranquility. Wisdom House is the interfaith center which welcomes women and men who value seeking and learning in a contemplative environment. The center is a ministry of the Daughters of Wisdom of the United States Province.

As a country retreat and conference center, Wisdom House spans 70 acres of meadows, woods and brooks. Indoor and outdoor sanctuary areas and labyrinth encourage meditation, prayer and creative thinking.

In the final decade of the 20th century, Wisdom House experienced several renovations which provided for 70 bedrooms (132 beds), 12 meeting rooms and two dining rooms. The chapel was renovated to provide a more welcoming space for interfaith services. The Marie Louise Trichet Gallery is a concrete expression of the connection between art and contemplation.
Wisdom House offers twelve formal and informal meeting areas for individuals and groups up to 200 persons. All bedrooms are well appointed with carpeting, attractive bedspreads and have wonderful views. Some bedrooms have full-size beds and adjoining bathrooms. The shared bedrooms accommodate from 2-3 people with hallway baths. Most shared rooms have such amenities as a rocking chair and/or a desk.

Programs and Retreats

Programs in spirituality, education and the arts as well as retreats and spiritual direction are offered yearly. Attend one of our programs and retreats.. Visit our calendar to review themes, dates and presenters.


For more information please contact us

(860) 567-3163

www.wisdomhouse.org

info@wisdomhouse.org

Thousands of people from more than 40 states and dozens of countries pass through our doors each year. These people go on to motivate and inspire thousands of others. Our programs, our land, and our facilities all promote and support a person’s quest for Divine Wisdom.


Silver Lake Retreat & Conference Center

223 Low Road, Sharon, CT 06069

A ministry of the Connecticut Conference
of the United Church of Christ

860.364.5526


Silver Lake Center is the home of the Outdoor Ministries of the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ. Nestled in the picturesque foothills of the Berkshires of Litchfield County, Silver Lake has been welcoming church groups, youth groups, schools, non-profits and businesses, for almost fifty years during the Fall, Winter and Spring.
Retreat Facilities - Silver Lake has 5 year-round buildings, available for Retreat groups September - May. We can serve groups as small as 10, and as large as 174. Each building has restrooms with showers and a meeting space.

Site capacity: 174 beds (127 lower bunks, 47 upper bunks)

Retreats - Silver Lake provides several opportunities for individuals and groups to participate in specialized programs of Christian Education and Spiritual Renewal each year. We invite young people from throughout Connecticut to meet others and to learn from these programs as they develop their faith and build relationships. All kinds of groups looking for space in which to hold their own weekend or weekday retreat program are welcome at Silver Lake.
Web Site - silverlake.ctucc.org/

Email Us - stephaniep@ctucc.org

"Welcome one another, therefore, as Christ has welcomed you, for the Glory of God." Romans 15:7


Retreat Center City State Phone Spiritual Orientation
All Saints Center Lakeside CT 860-567-9623 Episcopal
Benedictines of Jesus Crucified Monastery of the Glorious Cross Branford CT 203-315-9964 Catholic/Benedictines
Braveondownyoga & Wellness Lebanon CT 860-303-9513
Camp Washington and All Saints Center
Lakeside CT 860-567-9623 Episcopal
Convent of St. Birgitta Darien CT 203-655-1068 Catholic
Emmaus Spiritual Life Center Uncasville CT 860-848-3427
Godstow Retreat Center Redding CT 203-938-2330
Guest House Retreat and Conference Center Chester CT 860-322-5770
Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center West Hartford CT 860-521-0440 Catholic/Passionist
Immaculata Retreat House Willimantic CT 860-423-8484
Immaculate Conception Spiritual Renewal Center Putnam CT 860-928-7955
Incarnation Camp and Conference Center Ivoryton CT 860-767-0848 Episcopal
Interlaken Resort & Conference Center Lakeville CT 800-222-2909
Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center Falls Village CT 860-824-5991 Jewish
Klesis Ministries - Center for Renewal West Simsbury CT 860-651-1594
Mercy Center at Madison Madison CT 203-245-0401 Catholic/Sisters of Mercy
Monastery of Our Lady of Grace North Guilford CT 203-457-0599 Catholic
Montfort Retreat Center Litchfield CT 860-567-8434
My Father's House Moodus CT 860-873-1581
Nazareth Spiritual Life Center Monroe CT 203-268-7119 Catholic / Ecumenical
Old Chestnut Inn - Retreat Center Kent CT 212-734-5291 Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy
Oratory of the Little Way Gaylordsville CT 860-354-8294 Episcopal
Oratory of the Little Way Gaylordsville CT 860-354-8294
Our Lady of Calvary Retreat Farmington CT 860-677-8519
Silver Lake Conference Center Sharon CT 860-364-5526 United Church of Christ
St. Edmunds Retreat Mystic CT 860-536-0565 Catholic/Society of St. Edmund
The Hermitage of the Dayspring Kent CT -
Trinita Retreat Center New Hartford CT 860-379-4329
Trinity Conference Center
West Cornwall CT 860-672-1000 Episcopal
Villa Maria Retreat Center Stamford CT 203-322-0107
Voluntown Peace Trust Voluntown CT 860-376-9970 multi/all
Wisdom House Retreat Litchfield CT 860-567-3163 Catholic/Daughters of Wisdom
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