McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

A gateway to serenity
A beautiful, bright foyer greets you upon arriving to the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center at Malvern Retreat House. From the first moment you enter the building, you are greeted with a gas-logged fireplace, vaulted ceilings, elegant furniture and an open courtyard. The Family Life Center is a Catholic retreat center for men, women, families, married couples, religious and clergy. With 50 rooms, this one floor facility includes a magnificent chapel, two break-out rooms, a private dining room, snack rooms and a reading room. Four rooms are set aside for individuals in wheelchairs with the shower and sink being lowered for ease of accessibility. A meditation garden with a small pond, a cedar gazebo, cedar benches and a large cedar tree cross may be used for private prayer. The Stations of the Cross path is situated to the side of the building wrapping around wooded pathways, large trees and vines. The Stations are dedicated to individual families, all represented by a name plate on the Station. This facility is ideally suited for men, women, married couples and families of small or medium-sized retreats. It is also an ideal facility for Catholic high school and young adult retreats. Malvern Retreat House also welcomes individuals from other Christian faiths to utilize our beautiful facilities and grounds.

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This Catholic Family Life Center is considered a premier facility with its amenities. A private chef, wait staff and hospitality coordinator service the needs of each group, regardless of the size. If you would like to take a ‘time-out with God’ in the Family Life Center by making a Catholic retreat, or if you desire meeting space for your parish, school, university, apostolate or organization, call us today to take a tour of our facilities or to receive more information. Call the Main Office at (610) 644-0400 or email us at: mail@malvernretreat.com Due to the popularity of our Catholic retreats, please register in advance. Don’t wait until the last minute!

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