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As the Diocese of Washington does not have a conference
or training center, we use other locations for our events. Some of these
are listed here, others are listed for your information. Use the links
below to find retreat sites by state.
THE BISHOP CLAGGETT CENTER (Episcopal Diocese of
Maryland)
P.O. Box 40
Buckeystown, Md. 21717
telephone: 301/874-5147
e-mail: bishclag@erols.com
Web site: http://www.claggett.ang-md.org/
Owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, Claggett
is a Christian retreat center located in Frederick County, Maryland. It
is available to church, school and special interest groups for the purposes
of spiritual growth, recreation and education. Claggett offers a tranquil
setting where groups come together for team building and renewal in a
setting of Christian hospitality. Dorms, cottages, dining room, meeting
rooms, indoor and outdoor chapels, swimming pool (in season).
BON SECOURS SPIRITUAL CENTER (Roman Catholic)
1525 Marriottsville Road,
Marriottsville, Md. 21104
telephone: 410/442-1320
fax: 410/442-8219
e-mail: bssc@bshsi.com
Web site: www.bonsecours.org/bssc
Located in south central Maryland, the center sits on 331 acres
of farmland and woodland, with hiking trails and breathtaking natural
sites. The facility offers meeting space and accommodations, and is conveniently
located near Baltimore.
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS SPIRITUAL CENTER (Roman Catholic)
2525 Buckeystown Pike
P. O. Box 29
Adamstown, Md. 21701
telephone: 301/874-5180
fax: 301/874-3757
e-mail: cbsc@fwp.net
Web site: http://www.fwp.net/cbsc/
The center is situated on a 400-acre dairy farm in the Monocacy Valley,
surrounded by the Catoctin mountain range, offering a variety of programs
in spiritual growth for both youth and adults, and meeting spaces. Seven
miles south of Frederick, Maryland, the center is a beautiful place of
retreat and hospitality for adults and youth. Updated December 2000
DAYSPRING RETREAT CENTER (Christian)
11301 Neelsville Church Road
Germantown, Md. 20876-4147
telephone: 301-428-9348
e-mail: dayspringretreat@prodigy.net
Web site: www.serve.com/dayspringretreat
This retreat center has established day and weekend retreats, but is available
for rental group retreats. The main focus of its mission is to provide
silence and meditation, so all retreats, including rental/outside groups,
should be expected to spend at least 2/3 of the time in silent retreat.
Beautiful grounds and a rustic and comfortable lodge. Weekend retreats
are $125/person, and $135 for outside groups. Vegetarian meals are provided
upon request.
HALLOWOOD RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER (Lutheran)
7300 Banner Road
Comus, Md. 20842-8010
telephone: 301-831-8422
fax: 301-874-6026
e-mail: info@hallowood.org
Web site: www.hallowood.org
Located
in rural Frederick County, MD, near Sugarloaf Mountain, about 40 miles
from downtown DC. Open year-round to non-profit and corporate groups;
accommodates small groups in an intimate setting and larger gatherings
(up to 60 guests) in its expansive facilities. Our sixteen bedrooms, each
with a private bathroom, will accommodate 30 overnight guests (also handicapped
accessible).
LOYOLA ON THE POTOMAC (Jesuit)
P.O. Box 9 - 9270 Loyola Retreat Road
Faulkner, Md. 20632-0009
telephone: 301/870-3515
fax: 301/392-0808
e-mail: reservations@loyolaretreat.org
Web site: www.loyolaretreat.org
A Jesuit Retreat House the provides directed, private and group
retreats for both men and women. Loyola is situated on a bluff over-looking
the Potomac River, about 35 miles south of Washington DC in Charles County
(just off Rt. 301).
SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE (Secular)
18952 E. Fischer Road
St. Mary's City, Md. 20686
(College campus is located on Route 5 in St. Mary's City)
telephone: 301/862-0310
fax: 301/862-0484
Web site: www.smcm.edu
St.
Mary's College is a Public Honors College in beautiful St. Mary's County
and located on the St. Mary's River. As it is a college campus, its facilities
are only available in the summer, after school is out. The campus is attractive,
with a wonderful dining hall and other facilities; lodging is provided
in townhouses or residence halls. The Diocese of Washington uses this
facility often for its annual clergy retreat and has never been disappointed.
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CAMP FRASER (Baptist)
110 Springvale Road
Great Falls, Va. 22066
Mailing: 755 8th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
telephone: 202/347-8355
fax: 202/347-6360
Web site: http://www.calvarydc.com/fraser.htm
Facility is open April through October and is not handicapped accessible.
Capacity is 100 for the day or 48 overnight. One large building with a
sleeping area downstairs. Sports field and hiking trails.
MEADOWKIRK CAMP & RETREAT MINISTRY (National Capital Presbytery)
38012 Delta Farm Lane
Middleburg, Va. 20117
telephone: 540/687-5565
e-mail: office@meadowkirk.org
Web site: http://www.meadowkirk.org
Meadowkirk is located in Middleburg, Virginia - approximately 40 miles west of Washington D.C. We serve as a retreat center for church, school, corporate or non-profit organization use. In addition, Meadowkirk has challenge course facilities available for groups of 12 or more.
ROSLYN CONFERENCE CENTER (Episcopal Diocese of Virginia)
8727 River Road
Richmond, Va. 23229
telephone: 804/288-6045 or 800/477-6296
fax: 804/285-3430
e-mail: roslynctr2@erols.com
Web site: http://www.roslyncenter.com
Located
at the west end of Richmond this center offers recreational facilities
spread over 150 acres. The facility is open year round and can take a
maximum group size of 110. Limited accommodations for the handicapped.
HUNTING RIDGE RETREAT (Baptist)
C/o First Baptist Church
205 West Piccadilly Street
Winchester, Va. 22601
telephone: 540/662-9004
e-mail: info@huntingridgeretreat.com
Web site: http://www.huntingridgeretreat.com
The retreat center is open year-round and includes many recreational and
athletic facilities, as well as a chapel, outdoor vespers area, 8 cabins
and a bonfire area.
MASSANETTA SPRINGS (Presbyterian)
712 Massanetta Springs Road
Harrisonburg, Va. 22801
telephone: 888/627-7774
fax: 540/433-6118
e-mail: info@MassanettaSprings.org
Web site: http://www.massanettasprings.org
Located in the central Shenandoah Valley, the retreat center
offers various types of accommodations (hotel, dormitory, or camping)
and has recreational facilities and meeting spaces. Limited accommodations
for the handicapped.
SHRINE MONT CONFERENCE CENTER (Episcopal)
221 Shrine Mont Circle
Orkney Springs, Va. 22845
telephone: 540/856-2141
fax: 540/856-8520
e-mail: shrine@shentel.net
Web site: www.camps.thediocese.net/meta_general.html
Shrine Mont is located about 125 miles southwest of Washington,
DC on 100 acres of forest land. The center features hiking trails, streams,
lakes and hills and is known for its delicious home-style food, southern
hospitality and serene natural surroundings. Facility is open April through
October and can take a group of up to 400 people. Limited accommodations
for the handicapped.
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CATHEDRAL COLLEGE (Episcopal)
3150 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, D.C. 20016
telephone: 202/537-6380
fax: 202/537-5680
e-mail: kgilliam@cathedral.org
Web site: www.cathedralcollege.org
Located on the 57 acres grounds of the Washington National Cathedral,
this historic educational facility offers overnight accommodations and
meeting space for church and educational groups. The Tudor style building
offers a warm retreat in the middle of the bustling city.
NATIONAL 4-H CONFERENCE CENTER (National/Secular)
7100 Connecticut Avenue
Chevy Chase, Md. 20815
telephone: 301/961-2840
e-mail: info@fourhcouncil.edu
Web site: www.fourhcouncil.edu
Though
technically in Maryland, the 4-H Center is located just one mile over
the DC/MD border in the upscale Chevy Chase neighbourhood with convenient
Metro access. The Center is able to accommodate groups for 5 to/or 700
people (243 guestrooms) with over 30 meetings rooms and a large auditorium.
Facilities are surrounded by courtyards and gardens on 12 scenic acres.
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