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Deep sky. Deeper faith.

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Brookland Retreat Center provides a place set apart—where individuals and small groups can rest, pray, meditate, and enjoy God's creation in Pennsylvania's beautiful Northern Tier.


The All Saints Chapel and All Saints Retreat House provide a wonderful backdrop for group retreats and more. Numerous outdoor activities are close at hand, including some of the best stargazing skies in the Northeast United States.


Uniquely located in Potter County between Coudersport and Galeton the Brookland Retreat Center is near the rugged wilderness of the 265,000-acre Susquehannock State Forest. The area is home to several nearby state parks with camping, hiking, biking, fishing streams, cross country skiing, boating, swimming, wildlife and a host of other year-round recreational activities. Hiking and biking on the Pine Creek Rail Trail near the beautiful Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. The Dark Skies of Cherry Springs State Park is one of the best places in the eastern United States for stargazing! Take a day-trip to the Finger Lakes region of New York, Corning Glass Works, or even Niagara Falls!


Make Brookland Retreat Center your “home base” for a Northern Tier adventure, secluded meeting place for your group, or a place of rest and prayer.


A ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania.


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retreat house

The All Saints Retreat House at Brookland Retreat Center is ideal for small/mid-sized groups that are looking for a simple place to have meetings and group activities. It has a large dining room/meeting area, well-appointed kitchen, sitting room, two full baths and two half baths, two large, shared bedrooms (with four twin beds each), one small bedroom with two XL twin beds. Total sleeping capacity for 10 people inside, space outside for tents for additional sleeping capacity, a large porch for sitting with that morning cup of coffee or tea. Bring your own sleeping bag (to throw on the bed) or bed linens (pillows are supplied—bring pillowcases), and towels. Supply your own food and use the beautiful kitchen to try out your recipes. Everything else is there! Wi-Fi is available.


First Floor

The Great Room has tables and chairs to accommodate around 20 persons, comfy reading spaces, a well-stocked library, and many card and board games. The first floor has two half-baths, a sitting room with couch and chairs, and a large front porch. The kitchen is well-equipped with two refrigerator/freezers, two stove tops (with four burners each), three ovens, four sinks, microwave, slow cookers, coffee pots, hot water kettles, dishes, utensils, cups, plates, bowls, pots, pans, and selected condiments and spices.


Second Floor

Overnight lodging is provided on the second floor with two large bedrooms, each with four twin beds, and one small bedroom with two XL twin beds, as well as two full bathrooms with sinks, private toilets and showers. (Note: The second floor is not handicap accessible.)

Outside

The property has ample space for walking, hiking, camping, campfires, games, and of course stargazing on clear nights! Take a walk around the property near the old sheep wall and look for native wildlife. (Lots of wild turkeys and deer inhabit the area.)

chapel

Dedicated in 1889, All Saints Chapel is the jewel of Brookland Retreat Center. It has seating for up to around 50 persons where you are surrounded by the beautiful light from stained glass windows made in England, Beechnut wood furnishings, and tile flooring imported from Italy. The white marble altar and baptismal font and Estey Reed Organ harken back to another era and a private prayer corner provides a quiet and reflective space for contemplative prayer. It is a truly holy place for individual and groups to gather and worship.

faq

  • What are the rates to stay at Brookland?

    In-season Overnight Fee 

    May 1-October 31

    Standard: $150

    Clergy: $100*


    Off-season Overnight Fee

    November 1-April 30

    Standard: $100

    Clergy: $75*


    Tent Fee (per tent)

    In addition to overnight fee. Max three 2-person tents

    $25


    Cleaning Fee

    Applied one time per overnight visit for stays up to seven nights. No interim cleaning provided.

    $75


    Security Deposit

    Required for first-time guests who are not associated with an Episcopal diocese.

    $125


    Day Use Fee

    Includes cleaning fee. Note: To reduce cleaning costs, use of upstairs bathrooms and bedrooms is not included.


    A 20% deposit is required to hold a reservation. The deposit must be received within two weeks or the reservation will be released.


    All payments are required 10 days before the start of the reservation.


    * A reduced rate is available for Diocesan clergy for individual/couple retreats. 


  • What time is check-in and check-out?

    Unless other arrangements have been made, you may arrive anytime after 3 PM and depart by 11 AM on your departure date.

  • How are meals handled?

    Brookland Retreat Center provides a spacious, well-appointed kitchen with basic staples, coffee and tea supplies. Guests bring all their own food and prepare it themselves.

  • Accessibility?

    All Saints Retreat House is not ADA compliant. It is accessible via a ramp through the back door, but the restrooms on the first floor are not wheelchair accessible. All bedrooms and showers are on the second floor and only accessible by stairs. All Saints Chapel is accessible via a ramp, but does not have restrooms.

  • Is smoking allowed on the property?

    Smoking is not allowed within 25 feet of either All Saints Retreat House or All Saints Chapel.

  • Do you have car chargers?

    No.

  • What is the policy on pets?

    Pets are not allowed at Brookland Retreat Center with the exception of Assistance Animals as defined by the Fair Housing Equal Opportunity Guidelines

  • How can I make a payment?

    You can make a payment to Brookland via the diocese by clicking on this link. 

activities

Use your imagination to use the facilities to your advantage. Since opening, Brookland Retreat Center has hosted many groups of all ages doing a range of activities, including:


On-Site

Outside: Stargazing, creation care workshops, fire pit, nature walking and hiking, biking, cookouts, bird watching, porch sitting and reading, taking road trips to local parks, museums, use the charcoal grill

Inside All Saints Retreat House: Meals, cooking classes, icon writing workshop, art classes, crafts, creative writing/poetry, book study, Yoga, meditation classes, board games, puzzles, and reading

Inside All Saints Chapel: Group and individual worship, prayer and meditation—singing in this live space is encouraged

For Groups: Organize community service projects and mission trips working with local organizations and groups, silent retreats, vestry retreats, pilgrimages, quiet days, classes and workshops, regional meetings, youth, college retreats, and young adult groups


Go On a Roadtrip Adventure

Pennsylvania Lumber Museum (12 minutes)

Rainbow Paradise Trout Farm (14 minutes)

Coudersport Ice Mine (15 minutes)

Lyman Run State Park—swimming, fishing, kayaking (25 minutes)

Cherry Springs State Park—Stargazing (30 minutes)

Austin Dam Memorial Park (30 minutes)

Pennsylvania Grand Canyon—Pine Creek Gorge (40 minutes)

Tioga-Hammond Lakes Recreation Area (55 minutes)

Kinzua Bridge State Park (1 hour 12 minutes)

Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, New York (1 hour 15 minutes)

Watkins Glen State Park, New York (1 hour, 30 minutes)

Winslow Hill Elk Viewing Area, Benezette (1 hour 40 minutes)

Mid-State Trail System: https://hike-mst.org

Website with regional suggestions and ideas: https://www.visitpottertioga.com

plan your retreat

We would love to hear from you!  Fill out and submit the form below and let us help you book your experience at Brookland Retreat Center in Pennsylvania's beautiful Northern Tier! We will send you a brochure with lots of information, fee structure and check on availability for the dates you would like to visit. 


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