Come Away and Rest for a While (November 17-21, 2025)
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus emphasizes the importance for us to step away from the daily routine and spend time seeking God. And Brookland Retreat Center is just the place to do it! The retreat center offers a beautiful setting for walking, hiking, campfires, star gazing, resting and prayer.
This November, diocesan members are invited to come to Brookland for a self-guided retreat while Bishop Audrey Scanlan is in Residence. You can choose how many days you wish to stay, so it is a great opportunity to discover this gem in our Northern Tier.
The Bishop will read the Offices in the All Saints chapel each day and be available for spiritual and pastoral counsel. You can participate as you feel called.
Participants will bring their own food and beverages.
Event Details
You can choose which ever days you wish to stay, but there is limited capacity (a maximum of 4 men and 4 women each night in the retreat house.)
- Where? Brookland Retreat Center, 3714 Fox Hill Road, Ulyssess, PA 16948
- For more info about Brookland Retreat Center, visit their website: https://www.brooklandcenter.org/
- Onsite Lodging Option: Onsite lodging is provided in large, shared bedrooms. One bedroom designated for women and one for men. All bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. (Not accessible) Those staying onsite are to bring your own bed and bath linens.
- Offsite Lodging/ Commuter Option: If you wish for 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) You must make your own arrangements.
- Meals? Each participant is responsible for bringing their own food. A well-equipped kitchen is available for preparing your meal. (Of course, sharing may occur, but that is not pre-arranged.)
- 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
Cost and Registration
- Onsite lodging: $35 per person per night; sign up for as many as you wish, if capacity is available
- Commuter/Offsite lodging: $20 per person
- To register, click this
link.
Registration closes on November 10th
Rev. Stuart Scarborough, Deacon
Diocesan Property Manager
sscarborough@diocesecpa.org
Mobile: 717-585-0576
