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  • The Beatitudes and the Non-Violent Jesus Retreat

    This retreat starts with Dinner on Friday and ends with Breakfast on Sunday Join us for a powerful and reflective retreat exploring The Beatitudes as the heart of Jesus’ message of nonviolence, compassion, and peace. Drawing inspiration from the Gospel teachings, this retreat invites us to encounter Jesus not only as teacher and healer, but as the […]

    $325
  • 6 Day Centering Prayer Retreat

    Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville

    Starts Sunday with Dinner and ends Friday with Breakfast Rooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition, the goal of this form of Christian prayer is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness of contemplative prayer. Intensive:  An in-depth retreat for those experienced in Centering Prayer.  The retreat will facilitate entrance […]

    $620
  • What if nothing was Wasted? : A workshop for women who are ready to see how far they have come.

    Happy Valley Launchbox 23 S. Burrowes Street, State College

    Using the River of Life exercise and the five stages of the Heroine’s Journey this 2.5 hour interactive workshop helps you map your own story, discover just how capable and powerful you already are. You will leave with a map of your own journey and have the clarity that nothing you’ve been through was wasted. […]

    $20
  • Centering Prayer Series Retreat

    Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville

    Join us for our new Centering Prayer Series, offered every other month. This series provides a welcoming space to learn and experience the practice of Centering Prayer—a method of silent prayer that opens the heart and mind to the presence of God. Our trained staff will gently guide you through the foundations of the practice, offering time for […]

  • Blueberry Picking Personal Days Retreats

    Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville

    We invite you to spend some quiet, restorative time with us at Bethany Retreat Center during blueberry season. Enjoy the simple joy of picking fresh blueberries while taking time to slow down, reflect, and soak in the peace that our beautiful surroundings have to offer. This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with nature, nurture your spirit, […]

    $50
  • Centering Prayer Eight Day Retreat

    Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville

    Starts Sunday with Dinner and ends the following Sunday with Breakfast Rooted in the ancient Christian contemplative tradition, the goal of this form of Christian prayer is to foster a deeper intimacy with Christ through the silence and stillness of contemplative prayer. Intensive:  An in-depth retreat for those experienced in Centering Prayer.  The retreat will […]

  • Icon Writing / Workshop Retreat

    Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville

    Join us for a sacred and creative retreat experience as we explore the spiritual art of iconography with Peter Pearson, renowned iconographer, priest, and teacher. During this retreat, participants will be guided step-by-step in writing (painting) an icon of “The Angel of the Lord.” Through prayer, reflection, and hands-on instruction, Peter will help you discover […]

    $800
  • Women’s Retreat – Air

    Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville

    The third retreat of the series: August 28-30, 2026 AIR: Expanding into Clarity Breathe into spaciousness and lightness as you explore the Air element. This retreat invites you to expand your awareness through breath-centered yoga, flowing Qigong, and meditative practices that open the heart and voice. Forest walks and sound healing will help you attune […]

  • Drumming Retreat

    Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville

    Tom Campbell has led the last six drumming retreats at Bethany; close to 50 people attended each of the last two years! He has been leading retreats for 35 years, and he has been drumming over 30 years; leading drumming workshops/retreats in homes, churches, community centers and businesses. Tom has studied Native American spirituality for 30 […]

    $50
  • Mary Retreat

    Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville

    “Hail favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Luke 1:28-29. Throughout her life Mary “pondered” in prayer as to what God was asking of her in her sorrows and sufferings. Mary’s life was not one of luxury, […]

    $25
  • Couples Retreat

    Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville

    esus taught us about love as a lifestyle – how can we fully live into that love in our most significant relationships? It is often in the context of a relationship that we find challenges even for those on a Mystic path.

    $500
  • Women’s Retreat – Fire

    Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville

    The retreat starts Friday with Dinner at 5:30 pm and ends 11 am on Sunday  Awaken your inner fire in this dynamic retreat focused on transformation and empowerment. Engage in energizing yoga and Qigong sequences, fiery breathwork, and meditations that stoke your personal power. Sound baths will help release emotional blocks, while Ayurvedic rituals and […]

  • Advent Retreat 

    Bethany Retreat Center 1031 Germania Rd, Frenchville

    Bridges to Contemplative Living leads participants on a journey toward personal spiritualtransformation and a more contemplative and peace-filled life.This retreat is designed for those with an established daily practice of centering prayer who wish to deepen the transforming love of God in the midst of silence and solitude.The weekend will include centering prayer, conferences with […]

    $385