Personal Retreats at Olmsted Manor

Olmsted Manor is a perfect place to get away for personal study and quiet reflection.  Many find that Olmsted's unique location, at the edge of the Allegheny National Forest, combined with the well-kept facilities, provide a wonderful environment to renew the spirit. 

Reserve a room in the historic Manor house, the modern Groves Lodge or rent the Carriage House apartment and spend time away from schedules, meetings, telephones and television.  Walk the labyrinth, hike the forest trails, explore the grounds or find yourself sitting in the quiet stillness. 

The Olmsted Staff cooks and serves groups of 6 or more, so people who come for personal retreats are on their own for meals unless there is another group retreat in residence.  The kitchen is available for those who cook for themselves.  If there is a group is in residence, you may choose to join them for meals.

Here is a quote from Rev. Duane Thompson, who came to Olmsted to write and study on a personal sabbatical retreat:

         "Olmsted Manor will never be quite the same place for my wife Brenda and I after the summer of 2005.  For six meaningful weeks, we were in residence there as part of a total of ten weeks away from our church for a sabbatical.  Frankly, I was a little concerned before we began that we might be somewhat bored in so remote an area as Ludlow, Pennsylvania.  However, it was the remoteness of it, remote from the busyness of the usual daily routine, remote from interruption, that allowed us to focus on the tasks we had so longed to do.  It is true, I guess, what I have heard, that the creativity of the mind and the imagination of the spirit can carry you to distant places even as you are fairly stationary in a rather remote, isolated location."

To inquire about availability call: 814-945-6512, or email: Anne@olmstedmanor.org.  If you are ready to register for your own personal retreat click here: Individual Reservation Form