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An oasis of peace
"Put out into the deep." (Luke 5:4-5)
 
     
 

Come to the quiet of a Malvern retreat

Share in the tranquility, peace and blessings of this Catholic retreat house nestled in the woods.

The Malvern Retreat House is known for its Catholic women’s weekend retreats and Evenings of Recollection. Our weekends, whether the retreat is in the Family Life Center or the Main Retreat House offers private adoration time, uplifting liturgies, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, communal prayer with women for the Stations of the Cross, socialization and group faith-sharing. Retreat directors vary with each retreat, so be sure to check our schedule.

While staying with us, you will experience our gift of hospitality; clean, comfortable, private rooms and delicious meals served by our retreat-friendly staff.

Non-Catholics are always welcome to participate in a retreat. Even if you have never made a retreat before, pray about a weekend when you may have a few hours to spend on retreat. Come alone.. or with a friend! Make a decision today to register for a retreat or call the Main Office at (610) 644-0400 for more information.

Women's Retreats and Events

Well over one million individuals have participated in the retreat experience since 1922 with approximately 20,000 men, women, families, married couples and youth now making the journey to this countryside sanctuary each year.

Make a decision to change your life today! Please reserve your retreat at least two weeks in advance. Due to the growing popularity of these retreats, all reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please make checks payable to the Malvern Retreat House and mail to:
Malvern Retreat House
P.O. Box 315
Malvern, PA 19355-0315

 

View a sample retreat schedule here

For Retreat Director biography, please click each Retreat Director's name below.

 

 

Back to topJANUARY 2013
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Jan 4-6

Serenity Retreat
For women affected by the disease of addiction!

Director:
Sr. Cathy Cahill


Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center.

Cost: $200.00
Deposit: $50.00 due with registration

Call 610-644-0400 to register or click here.

Back to topFEBRUARY 2013
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Feb 8-10

Retrouvaille

Retrouvaille is a very successful marriage program for stressed or troubled marriages. It consists of a weekend retreat plus 6 sessions following the weekend. If your marriage is tearing you apart or if there is little or no communication, Retrouvaille can help you to bring about a renewal of your relationship by giving you tools to improve communications and handle conflict.


Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: Please contact Retrouville

All registrations are handled directly by Retrouvaille and are completely confidential.

For information or registration, please call Retrouvaille at 1-800-470-2230
or visit www.retrouvaille.org

Sun
Feb 10

Valentine Evening of Reflection

Director:
Fr. Christopher M. Walsh

Online Registration closes at the end of the day on Feb. 8!

Candlelight dinner for couples followed by inspirational talk and Mass, and renewal of vows for those who are married.

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

To view this evening retreat flyer, click HERE.

Cost: $100.00 per couple

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at 610-644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Wed
Feb 13

Ash Wednesday

Director:
Fr. Charles Zlock

One day retreat for men and women in McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center.

Program (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) includes continental breakfast and lunch.

To view this retreat flyer, click HERE.

Cost: $40.00 Payment in full with registration

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at 610-644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Sun

Feb 17

Retreat to Support the Unemployed and Underemployed--and Their Loved Ones

2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Directors: the St. Joseph's People

Our mission to support and nurture the unemployed and underemployed among us makes us very aware that losing a job or a family supporting income is harmful to many.

Whole families suffer. One of the least heard from and most harmed are the individuals who support their spouse, friend, child, roommate, sibling, etc. They want to help, yet they often do not know what to do.
This is very painful.

We invite to our retreat, those of you who are underemployed and unemployed and we ask you to bring that one person who you look to and rely upon for support on the long road back to full employment. We will begin with reflection, panel discussions, breakout sessions with experts in the field and many worthwhile presentations. This will be followed by a family style dinner and for those of you who wish to participate, Mass.

We are blessed to have Msgr. Robert McManus who helped begin Joseph’s People in 1995 at St. Joseph’s and Msgr. Joseph McLoone, the present Pastor at St. Joseph’s Parish to celebrate Mass with us. Joseph’s People is a completely nondenominational faith-based organization and all are welcome, without regard to their religious affiliation.

For those with small children, babysitting will be provided for free.  Come, relax, recharge your batteries, gain a greater understanding of the things standing in your way and reinvigorate your job search. This
is your opportunity to HELP your HELPER.

To view this retreat flyer, click HERE.

Cost: FREE

Registration is required

To register for this retreat, visit http://josephspeople.eventbrite.com

If you have any questions, contact Cheryl Spaulding at JPCheryl@verizon.net

Back to topMARCH 2013
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Mar 1-3

Domenica Retreat for Women

Director:
Fr. Charles Zlock

Captain:
Marie Travaline

Traditional program with Mass, conferences, reconciliation, quiet time.

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

To view this retreat flyer, click HERE.

Cost: $210, double occupancy. Single, if available, $55 additional.
Deposit: $50.00

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this weekend, click here.

Fri-Sun
Mar 8-10

Women Afire

Online registration is currently unavailable! 

This retreat is now full, but we will still accept commuters. The cost to commute is $125 per person

For further details about reservations for this retreat, call 610-644-0400.


Directors:
The Women Afire team of Anna Iatesta, Kathleen McCarthy, Anne McGlone and June Piola. With Marty Rotella.

Co-director:
Fr. Stephen DeLacy

Music:
Marty Rotella (Grammy nominee)

A weekend of preaching, teaching, uplifting music, healing prayer, quiet time and Eucharistic adoration.

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

To view this retreat flyer, click HERE.

Cost: $220 per person, double occupancy. $55 extra for single room, if available.

Full amount is due with registration.

To register for this weekend, click here.

Sat
Mar 23

RCIA

Lenten Retreat for men and women elect and candidates, godparents, sponsors and RCIA teams.

Hosted in McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Director:
Fr. Charles Zlock

Cost: $35.00

To register, contact Gerri O'Reilly at 610-644-0400, Ext. 217 or
GoReilly@MalvernRetreat.com.

Back to topAPRIL 2013
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Apr 5-7

Divine Mercy Retreat (for Men and Women)

Director:
Rev. Stephen DeLacy

Captain:
Michael Wallacavage

Hosted in the Main Retreat House

Immerse yourself in the grace of Christ’s Divine Mercy during this weekend retreat at the beautiful St. Joseph’s in the Hill’s in Malvern, Pa on April 5-7, 2013; culminating in the Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday! Reverend Stephen DeLacy will focus his reflections on the Message of God’s Mercy to St. Faustina & in the Catholic Tradition in relation to the Year of Faith. In addition we will have a one-woman drama on the life of St. Faustina by Nancy Scimone, presentations by Brian Gail and Mother Jacinta Miryam, SSCJ, along with an introduction to the Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy. First Friday & First Saturday Devotions, a reflective rosary walk to the New Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, private adoration times &, above all, celebration of the Feast of Mercy on Sunday, April 7th!

This weekend will be graced with the presence of the Archdiocesan Boys Choir of Philadelphia at our First Saturday Mass! 

To view a schedule of this retreat weekend, click here.

To view this retreat flyer, click here.

Visit their new official website at www.DivineMercyRetreat.com


Cost: $200.00

$60.00 non-refundable deposit due with registration.  Balance due by March 27.

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun
Apr 12-14

Retrouvaille

Retrouvaille is a very successful marriage program for stressed or troubled marriages. It consists of a weekend retreat plus 6 sessions following the weekend. If your marriage is tearing you apart or if there is little or no communication, Retrouvaille can help you to bring about a renewal of your relationship by giving you tools to improve communications and handle conflict.


Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: Please contact Retrouville

All registrations are handled directly by Retrouvaille and are completely confidential.

For information or registration, please call Retrouvaille at 1-800-470-2230
or visit www.retrouvaille.org

Back to topMAY 2013
All prices and information are subject to change

Tue
May 7

Mothers of Children with Disabilities

Director:
Fr. Dennis O'Donnell

Back by popular demand, this retreat is for mothers whose children (of any age) have disabilities. Come experience a time of prayer, Mass and discussion just for you.

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center.

To view this retreat flyer, click here.

Cost: $35.00 (includes lunch)

Email the Retreat House about this weekend
or call us at 610-644-0400

Or contact Sr. Kathleen Schipani at 215-587-3913, 267-507-1215 or pcpddeaf@asphila.org

To register for this weekend, click here.

Fri-Sun

May 10-11

Young Adult Retreat

"Changing Water Into Wine--Becoming the Person God Created You to Be"

An Overnight, 24-hr. Retreat for Men & Women in their 20s & 30s, single or married

Director: Fr. Charles Zlock

Want to know what gifts God gave you? 

All men and women (ages 20s & 30s) are welcome to attend our NEW Young Adult Retreat "Changing Water into Wine--Becoming the Person God Created You to Be" on Fri., May 10 to Sat., May 11! 

This overnight retreat will help you discover which of the 24 spiritual gifts God has blessed you with using a "Catholic Spiritual Gifts Inventory."

Talks and small group discussions will focus on how to develop these God-given gifts, deepen your prayer life, and help further The Kingdom of God. This retreat also includes Holy Hour, Examination of Conscience, and Mass.

Cost: $100 per person (includes all meals and private room)

Deposit: $50 due with registration

To register for this retreat, call 610-644-0400 or click here

To view this retreat flyer, click HERE.

 

Fri-Sun
May 10-12

Serenity Retreat

"From Fear to Faith"


For Women in Recovery, Working Any 12-Step Program

Director:
Heather King


Heather King is a writer, ex-lawyer, sober alcoholic, contemplative and National Public Radio commentator. She struggled with alcoholism for many years, got sober in 1987, and converted to Catholicism in 1996. An essayist and blogger, Heather is the author of several books, including Parched; her spiritual reflections appear regularly in Magnificat Magazine.

Her witty, entertaining style draws her audience into the deeper aspects of the spiritual journey. She has an authentic razor-sharp clarity about accepting life on life’s terms. For those who desire to take time apart with God and with other recovering women, Malvern’s Serenity retreat provides a safe haven in a tranquil 125-acre wooded setting.



Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center.

Cost: $220.00 per person, includes all meals and room (double occupancy) with private bath.

(a single room, if available, is an additional $55.00)
Deposit: Due in full with registration

Call 610-644-0400 to register for this weekend or click here.

To view this retreat flyer, click HERE.

Fri-Sun

May 31-Jun 2

In His Sign

6th Annual Healing Retreat

Director: Kathleen McCarthy, president of In His Sign Catholic Radio

Co-Director: Fr. Stephen DeLacy

The weekend includes Mass, Teaching, Concert, Fellowship and Reflection/Free Time, and four powerful witnesses, giving testimony about their healings – physical, emotional and spiritual.

There will be a Mass for generational healing.

Hosted in the Main Retreat House.

To view the retreat flyer, click here.

Cost: $220.00 for single, $395.00 for couples, $445.00 for families (mother/father and minor children)

Full amount due with registration

Note: *Married couples will stay in separate rooms

 

To register for this weekend, click here.    

Back to topJUNE 2013
All prices and information are subject to change

Sun
Jun 9

Father & Daughter

Director:
Fr. Charles Zlock

Enjoy this Evening of Reflection with dinner and a dynamic conference, followed by quiet time and Mass. 

Cost: $90.00
           Additional daughters $25 each
           Payment in full with reservation.

Email the Retreat House about this event
or call us at 610-644-0400

Click here to view this retreat flyer.


To register for this event, click here.

Thurs
Jun 13

Women's Evening of Reflection

Director:
Fr. Charles Zlock

Women's Evening of Reflection with Dinner, talk, Mass and Annointing.

Hosted in the Main Retreat House. 6-9:30 p.m.

Cost: $35.00 includes dinner, conference, Mass.

Payment in full with registration.

Email the Retreat House about this event
or call us at 610-644-0400

To view the retreat flyer, click here.


To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun

Jun 21-23

NEW RETREAT!

Mary, Anne, Elizabeth (A Daughter, A Mom, and An Aunt): Women of Wisdom in a Worried World

Director: Fr. Charles Zlock

For women (teens, college, young adults, mothers, women professionals).
Explore topics relevant to women of all ages on healthy & unhealthy boundaries, finding balance in our lives, discernment & making choices, handling social media, raising holy families in a toxic world, the Catholic view of sex & sexual health, and what the media isn't telling you. Speakers include Dr. Mariette Danilo, Dawn Eden, Susan Brinkmann, and Dr. Les Ruppersberger.

To view the entire schedule for this retreat, click here!

To view this retreat's flyer, click here!


Cost: $210 overnight in Family Life Center

To register for this retreat, call 610-644-0400.

 

Back to topJULY 2013
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Jul 5-7

July 4th Family Retreat

Director:
Fr. William Gaffney, CSsR

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center, this is a retreat for families with young children, teens and even grandparents. Fun, great food, outside games, inspirational teaching and music.

Cost: $395.00 per family; $370.00 grandparents (couples); $195.00 singles
Deposit: $100.00

Arrive: 4:30 PM Friday; Depart before noon on Sunday

Email the Retreat House about this weekend
or call us at 610-644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Mon-Fri
Jul 8-12

Eileen George Healing Retreat

Director:
Eileen George

Join Eileen George for this powerful five-day healing retreat which will include conferences, private Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, meals, prayers and quiet time. A Healing Service is open to the public on Thursday evening of the retreat, scheduled at 7:30 p.m.

The retreat starts on Monday evening with registration beginning at 4 p.m. and ends on Friday after breakfast.

Cost: $280.00

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Thu-Fri
Jul 11-12

Benedicta Leadership Institute for Women

Director:
Johnnette Benkovic

The mission of the Institute is to identify, educate, develop and train Catholic women to be active leaders and mentors in accord with their state in life, infusing institutions, organizations, and governmental agencies with Catholic moral and social teachings so as to bring about the culture of life.

Hosted in the Family Life Center

To view this retreat flyer, click HERE.

Cost: $175.00

Email the Retreat House about this weekend
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this weekend, click here.

Fri-Sun
Jul 12-14

Women of Grace

Directors:
Johnnette Benkovic with Fr. Philip Scott, Founder of Family of Jesus the Healer

The theme of this retreat is:

"Entering the Heart of the Father: Healing for Divine Love 'For Such a Time as This'

To view Johnnette's personal, heart-warming letter about this retreat, click here!

Hosted in the Main Retreat House

To view this retreat's flyer, click HERE.

Cost: $250.00

Email the Retreat House about this weekend
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this weekend, click here.

Sun-Fri
Jul 14-19

Sisters Preached Retreat

Director:
Fr. Simeon Gallagher

This is a retreat for Sisters in full-time ministry or an active apostolate, and retired Sisters.

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: $340 per person including private room w/bath and all meals.
Deposit: $50.00

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Back to topAUGUST 2013
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Aug 9-11

Retrouvaille

Retrouvaille is a very successful marriage program for stressed or troubled marriages. It consists of a weekend retreat plus 6 sessions following the weekend. If your marriage is tearing you apart or if there is little or no communication, Retrouvaille can help you to bring about a renewal of your relationship by giving you tools to improve communications and handle conflict.

Directors:
Mark and Leona Russell
You may contact them via email at mjrussell@verizon.net

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: Please contact Retrouville

All registrations are handled directly by Retrouvaille and are completely confidential.

For information or registration, please call Retrouvaille at 1-800-470-2230
or visit www.retrouvaille.org

Tue-Thu

Aug 13-15

NEW RETREAT!

"Revolution or Revelation? Law, Life, Science, and Religion" for Men & Women

Director: Fr. Charles Zlock

This retreat focuses on the mix of life and science through topics like medical ethics, business ethics, gene splicing, and DNA technology. It also presents fascinating details about the Roman Catholic Church and the HHS Mandate, and also reveals the true meaning behind the 1st Amendment and religious freedom. It will also share information regarding end of life issues, such as living will vs. durable power of attorney, along with the impact of health care vs. insurance. Speakers include Bobby Schindler, Brian Gail, Larry Cirignano, and Ted Meehan.

Teachers: One elective or Annual update credit for Catechetical Certification (Archdiocese of Philadelphia) is granted for participation in this 3-day Seminar/Retreat.

 

To register for this retreat, call 610-644-0400.

Fri-Sun
Aug 30-
Sep 1

Family Labor Day

Director:
TBD

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center, this is a retreat for families with young children, teens and even grandparents. Fun, great food, outside games, inspirational teaching and music.

Cost: $395.00 per family; $370.00 grandparents (couples); $195.00 singles
Deposit: $100.00

Arrive: 4:30 PM Friday; Depart before noon on Sunday

Email the Retreat House about this weekend
or call us at 610-644-0400

To register for this weekend, click here.

Back to topSEPTEMBER 2013
All prices and information are subject to change

Thu
Sep 12

Women's Evening of Reflection
"Women in Transition, Can You Have it All?"

Director:
TBD

Women's Evening of Reflection with dinner, talk and Mass

Hosted in the Main Retreat House. 6-9:30 p.m.

Cost: $35.00 includes dinner

Payment in full with registration.

Email the Retreat House about this event
or call us at 610-644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun
Sep 13-15

Cana Retreat for Married Couples

Director:
Fr. Charles Zlock

Captains:
Gregg & Bernadette Valentine.

For more information, email :  cigarhunter@hotmail.com

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: $380

To register for this weekend, click here.

Fri-Sun
Sep 20-22

Our Lady of Peace

Director:
Fr. Raphael Bonanno

Captain:
Carmen DiPasquale

Women of Malvern traditional retreat.

Cost: $235.00

To register for this weekend, click here.

Back to topOCTOBER 2013
All prices and information are subject to change

Tue-Thu
Oct 8-10

OUR LADY OF CONFIDENCE Group

Director:
Our Lady's Hall - TBD

Captain:
Peter Schumacher

Traditional retreat for disadvantaged men and women

Cost: Free will offering

This annual 3-day retreat is for all people with disabilities.

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at 610-644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun
Oct 18-20

Our Lady of the Rosary Family Retreat

Hosted at the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center. Fun, great food, games, inspirational teaching and music

Director:
Fr. Charles Zlock

Cost: $395.00 per family; $370.00 grandparents (couples); $195.00 singles
Deposit: $100.00

Arrive: 4:30 p.m. Friday; Depart before noon on Sunday

Email the Retreat House about this weekend
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.


Back to topNOVEMBER 2013
All prices and information are subject to change

Fri-Sun
Nov 1-3

The LEGION OF MARY Group (silent)

Director:
TBD

Captain:
Richard Wieda

Legion of Mary Members only

Cost: $235.00

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at 610-644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Mon-Fri
Nov 18-22

Eileen George Healing Retreat

Director:
Eileen George

Join Eileen George for this powerful five-day healing retreat which will include conferences, private Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, meals, prayers and quiet time. A Healing Service is open to the public on Thursday evening, scheduled at 7:30 p.m.

The retreat starts on Monday evening with registration beginning at 4 p.m. and ends on Friday after breakfast.

Cost: $280.00

Email the Retreat House about this retreat
or call us at (610) 644-0400

To register for this event, click here.

Fri-Sun
Nov 22-24

November Women

Director:
Fr. Dennis O'Donnell

Captain:
Ruth Ann Kepler

A Women of Malvern traditional retreat.

Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center

Cost: $210.00, double occupancy.  Single, if available, $55 additional
Deposit: $50.00

To register for this weekend, click here.

Back to topDECEMBER 2013
All prices and information are subject to change

Sun
Dec 1

Blessing Tree Ceremony

Remember your loved one. A celebration of all those who have blessed our lives.

Hosted in the Main Retreat House

Cost: $10.00 per person's name inscribed on an ornament for our tree.

To register for this weekend, click here.

Wed
Dec 4

Advent Day of Recollection

Director:
Fr. Charles Zlock

One day Retreat for Men & Women in Our Lady's Chapel

Arrival is 9:00 AM - Departure is 3:00 PM

Hosted in the Main Retreat House

Cost: $40.00 per person, includes Danish & Coffee and sit down lunch

To register for this weekend, click here.

Fri
Dec 6

Spirit Power

Directors:
Marty Rotella, Anna Iatesta, and Anne McGlone

Hosted in the Main Retreat House

Cost: $45.00 per person, includes lunch

To register for this weekend, click here.

 
 

 

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