Spiritual retreats for women at the Malvern Retreat House - St. Joseph's-In-The-Hills - Malvern, PA... a spiritual sanctuary and Catholic retreat house for your family

Malvern Retreat House... 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.

JANUARY 2012 All prices and information are subject to change
Fri-Sun Jan 6-8	Serenity Retreat For women affected by the disease of addiction! Director: Fr. Ned Murphy 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.
FEBRUARY 2012 All prices and information are subject to change
Fri-Sun Feb 10-12	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 12	Valentine Eve of Reflection Director: Fr. Stephen DeLacy Candlelight dinner for couples followed by inspirational talk and Mass, and renewal of vows for those who are married. 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 22	Ash Wednesday Director: Fr. William Cleary One day retreat for men and women in Main Retreat House. Program (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) includes continental breakfast and lunch. 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.
MARCH 2012 All prices and information are subject to change
Fri-Sun Mar 2-4	March Women Director: Fr. Charlie Smiech Captain: Marie Travaline Traditional program with Mass, conferences, reconciliation, quiet time. Hosted in the McShain-HorstMann Family File Center Cost: $200, double occupancy. Single, if available, $50 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 16-18	Women Afire 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 Cost: $210 per person, double occupancy. $50 extra for single room, if available. To register for this weekend, click here.
Sat Mar 31	RCIA Lenten Retreat for men and women elect and candidates, godparents, sponsors and RCIA teams. Hosted in McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center Director: Fr. Gregory Hickey Cost: $35.00 To register, contact Gerri O'Reilly at 610-644-0400, Ext. 217 or GoReilly@MalvernRetreat.com.
APRIL 2012 All prices and information are subject to change
Fri-Sun Apr 13-15	Divine Mercy for Men and Women Director: Fr. Ben Cameron, CPM Captain: Kathy K. Greene Hosted in the Main Retreat House This three-day retreat for men and women is a life-changing retreat which ends on Divine Mercy Sunday. Cost: $195.00 with $60.00 non-refundable registration. Full payment due April 2, 2012 Email the Retreat House about this retreat or call us at (610) 644-0400 To register for this event, click here.
Fri-Sun Apr 13-15	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
Fri-Sun Apr 20-22	When the Lay Saints Go Marching In: St. Gianna Beretta Molla and the Lay Saints of the New Millennium Director: Fr. Thomas Rosica Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center Cost: $200 (double occupancy) Email the Retreat House about this retreat or call us at 610-644-0400 To register for this event, click here.
MAY 2012 All prices and information are subject to change
Tue-Thu May 8-10	ARCHBISHOP FULTON SHEEN HIS LIFE AND LEGACY IN THE CHURCH Director: Fr. Andrew Apostoli, CFR Cost: $180.00 per person / $350.00 for a couple Email the Retreat House about this weekend or call us at 610-644-0400 To register for this event, click here.
Fri-Sun May 11-13	Women's Spring Retreat Director: Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center. Cost: $200.00 Deposit: $50.00 To register for this weekend, click here.
Fri-Sun May 11-13	Serenity Retreat For women affected by the disease of addiction! Director: TBD Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center. Cost: $200.00 Deposit: $50.00 Call 610-644-0400 to register for this weekend or click here.
JUNE 2012 All prices and information are subject to change
Fri-Sun Jun 1-3	In His Sign Network Catholic Radio healing retreat "Behold the Heart" Director: Kathleen McCarthy Hosted in the Main Retreat House. Cost: TBD *Note:* Married couples will stay in separate rooms To register for this weekend, click here.
Sun Jun 10	Father & Daughter Director: Kathleen McCarthy Evening of Reflection 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 To register for this event, click here.
Thu Jun 14	Women's Eve of Reflection Director: Carol Jensen 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 register for this event, click here.
Fri--Sun Jun 22-24	Ave Maria Singles International Retreat Director: Anthony Buono This is a unique retreat for men and women of all ages to learn, socialize and grow in faith. Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center Cost: TBD Email the Retreat House about this weekend or call us at (610) 644-0400 To register for this weekend, click here.
Fri-Sun Jun 29- Jul 1	July 4th Family Retreat 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: $50.00 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.
JULY 2012 All prices and information are subject to change
Mon-Fri Jul 9-13	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.
Mon-Fri Jul 16-20	Sisters Preached Retreat Director: Fr. Charlie Smiech, OFM This is a retreat for Sisters in full-time ministry or an active apostolatre, and retired Sisters. Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center Cost: $330 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.
AUGUST 2012 All prices and information are subject to change
Fri-Sun Aug 10-12	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
Fri-Sun Aug 31- Sep 2	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: $50.00 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.
SEPTEMBER 2012 All prices and information are subject to change
Thu Sep 13	Women's Eve of Reflection Director: TBD 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 register for this event, click here.
Fri-Sun Sep 14-16	Cana Retreat for Married Couples Director: Fr. Joseph Breighner 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 21-23	Our Lady of Peace Director: Fr. Gregory Hickey Women of Malvern traditional retreat. Cost: $190.00 To register for this weekend, click here.
OCTOBER 2012 All prices and information are subject to change
Tue-Thu Oct 9-11	OUR LADY OF CONFIDENCE Group Director: Our Lady's Hall - Fr. Ned Murphy, SJ 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 19-21	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. Joseph Wisniewski 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.
NOVEMBER 2012 All prices and information are subject to change
Fri-Sun Nov 2-4	The LEGION OF MARY Group (silent) Director: TBD Captain: Richard Wieda Legion of Mary Members only Cost: TBD Email the Retreat House about this retreat or call us at 610-644-0400 To register for this event, click here.
Mon-Fri Nov 12-16	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 16-18	November Womens Director: Fr. John Picinic A Women of Malvern traditional retreat. Hosted in the McShain-Horstmann Family Life Center Cost: $200.00 Deposit: $50.00 To register for this weekend, click here.
DECEMBER 2012 All prices and information are subject to change
Sun Dec 2	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 5	Advent Day of Recollection Director: TBD 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.