Olmsted is a retreat center located in Ludlow, PA, ​available for group retreats, individual getaways, and event rental.

As you come through the gates at Olmsted, you enter a world apart. It is a place of natural beauty and historical significance. Surrounded by the Allegheny National Forest, Olmsted provides an ideal space for private and group retreats. Olmsted is also a popular choice for groups to hold workshops and seminars, and has plenty of space to accommodate civic or corporate meetings and conferences. Olmsted strives to provide our guests with Christian hospitality and a sense of peaceful refuge as they seek to renew their spirit.

Bible study small groups, mission teams, quilting guilds, youth groups, photographers, families, and many more - there’s a place for everyone at Olmsted. Our facilities include unique overnight accommodations, meeting spaces, and beautiful grounds that are open to booking year-round. We seek to work alongside your group’s leaders to design the best possible retreat for your specific purpose and needs. Together, we will determine the ideal retreat details according to your timeframe and budget. At Olmsted, your group will find the set-apart location, friendly faces, and flexibility you are searching for. We welcome you to come away.

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