Tucked away in the dark sky region of northern Pennsylvania is a treasure waiting to be discovered… and experienced! Brookland Retreat Center is the newest Mission of the Diocese of Central PA and is available for you to lead your own retreat. We are welcoming those who might lead a retreat (silent retreat, men’s or women’s retreats, painting, writing, iconography, quilting, crafting, singing, hiking retreats,… you get the point) to come spend some time at Brookland to experience it yourself and share retreat ideas with others.

Event Details: Deacon Stuart Scarborough will lead a relatively relaxed exploration of the property and surroundings, mixing worship in the chapel with relevant activities.

· May 29 – 31, 2025: The program begins on Thursday with Evening Prayer at 5 PM and ends on Saturday afternoon at 3 PM. (Early arrival on Thursday is welcome.)

· Brookland Retreat Center, 3714 Fox Hill Road, Ulysses, PA 16948

· Onsite lodging is provided in large, shared bedrooms. One bedroom for women and one for men (max 4 each). All bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. (Not accessible) Those staying onsite are asked to bring your own bed and bath linens.

· Offsite Lodging/ Commuter Option: If you wish more privacy or accessibility, you can select the Commuter option and book a room at one of the local bed and breakfasts. (Contact info below)

· Meals (lunch and dinner) at Brookland Retreat Center are prepared and cleaned up as a communal effort. Breakfast is on your own. Each retreatant will be asked to contribute to the noonday and evening meals. A meal plan sign-up will be issued two weeks prior to the retreat. Feeding each other is part of the experience.

Cost and Registration? (This is a special introductory offer!)

· Onsite lodging: $50 per person

· Commuter/ Offsite lodging: $30 per person

· To register, click this link: LINK TO BE CREATED
(Registration closes on May18th and is capped at 12 participants)

Contacts for local Bed and Breakfasts:

· Susquehannock Lodge: https://susquehannock-lodge.com/
5039 US 6 West, Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 435-2163 Email: susquelgcarol@penn.com

· Oak Hall Bed & Breakfast:
26 S Brookland Rd, Ulysses, PA 16948
(814) 435-1184 (Note: Google Maps says that they have permanently closed but the owner confirms this is incorrect.)

For more information, visit our website: brooklandcenter.org

Or contact:

Rev. Stuart Scarborough, Deacon
Diocesan Property Manager
sscarborough@diocesecpa.org
Mobile: 717-585-0576

Registrations are closed

Exploring Holy Ground: An Introduction to Brookland Retreat Center