Shalom House Retreat Center, Montpelier, VA
"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
Rooted in the gospel message of Jesus Christ, Shalom House extends warm hospitality to all who visit. The tranquility and natural surroundings at Shalom House are a perfect place for prayer, meditation, reflection and renewal. It is a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can experience the creative power of God individually and in community.
Shalom House provides a quiet pastoral setting for a variety of retreat experiences. It is ideal for an individual retreat or for churches or other organizations to present their own retreats for their members. Time commitments vary from one day to more than a week.
Shalom House is located in rural western Hanover County, Virginia. Situated on 100 acres, it is 25 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia.
Facilities:
- The grounds include a three-acre pond, a meditation path with Stations of the Cross, screened gazebo and many quiet places to sit.
- The two guest houses provide accommodations for 32 people. Each guest house has a central meeting space and small kitchenette.
- Shalom House has one single-bed, heated Hermitage.
- The renovated original farmhouse includes a 54-seat dining hall with fireplace, cathedral ceilings and a large deck overlooking the pond. There are two additional guest rooms in the farmhouse. All three buildings are air-conditioned and handicap accessible.