The Rosemont community retreat house
Book your retreat here.
Our retreat house, which can accommodate up to thirteen overnight guests, is located in the beautiful former rectory next to the church, at 19 Montrose Avenue. Part of our mission is to serve and strengthen the Church by offering formation for parish musicians, clergy, seminarians, students of sacred music, laity, and all who are yearning for spiritual nourishment. Although we are a retreat house in the Christian tradition, we invite guests of all faith traditions, to stay with us. Our guests are encouraged to participate in the regular rhythm of prayer of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont.
We are a community that especially values the arts in relation to liturgy and spirituality–our programs feature contemplative encounters with literature and visual art, as well as instrumental and choral music. In addition to “program” (multi-day) retreats and “day” (single-day) retreats, we also welcome anyone who wishes to make an individual retreat in a peaceful setting where there is a regular rhythm of public prayer. We also partner with Hosts for Hospitals to provide lodging as needed in our retreat house for families seeking medical care in the greater Philadelphia region.
All who desire a place of prayer and solace are welcome here. The retreat house is ideal for various outside groups, including meditation groups, writing groups, church leadership groups, youth groups, and non-profit organizations. Accommodations include ten guestrooms (including three shared rooms and one room with a private bathroom), three shared bathrooms, and two kitchens. Guests can spend time on the wide porch, which is heated in winter, relax in the cozy library or parlor, and walk the grounds. The retreat house is located just a seven-minute walk from the SEPTA train line, which is 30 minutes from Center City Philadelphia. Restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance. We hope you will choose to bless us with presence and make a retreat here.
You must make reservations online at least 24 hours of your arrival,
after which you will receive a confirmation email before your arrival.