Visit Our Facilities at Olmsted Manor Retreat Center
Olmsted Manor Retreat Center is in the village of Ludlow, in northwestern Pennsylvania, surrounded by the Allegheny National Forest. The buildings that make up the retreat center include the original Olmsted estate and more recent facilities built to accommodate the needs of our guests.
The grounds of the retreat center consist of 300 total acres, 30 of which are developed land. The Manor House, Groves Lodge, and the Carriage House, are available for guest use, with Hickman Hall serving as a meeting and conference area. (For GPS users, our street address is 17 East Main Street, Ludlow, PA)
Groves LodgeGroves Lodge is a modern, fully accessible facility with overnight accommodations for 42 adults and central dining accommodations for 50. Hotel style bedrooms and bathrooms are designed for the modern comfort and convenience of guests, while the home style dining area encourages fellowship and conversation. The cut stone construction of the building and its informal lounge with fireplace gives the Lodge an atmosphere of comfortable, rustic charm. A newly constructed annex is designed for accessibility and convenience with six bedrooms complete with fully accessible bathrooms, including a wheelchair friendly shower. In addition, the annex boasts two spacious meeting areas for the use of guests. For more: Groves Lodge |
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The ManorhouseThe Manor is a Tudor style mansion with accommodations for 12 overnight guests. All of the bedrooms are furnished differently, and the house has an air of faded elegance. A spacious living room with a fireplace and grand piano is the perfect place for friends to join together in laughter and fellowship. The Manor also boasts an elegant dining room and a small kitchen for guests who prefer to prepare and serve their own food. The kitchen is furnished complete with a full-size refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and coffee maker. The manorhouse also contains an original two-lane bowling alley on the attic level. For more: Manorhouse |
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Hickman HallHickman Hall, centrally located between Groves Lodge and Olmsted Manor, contains a spacious meeting area with conference chairs for 40 guests. It also contains a kitchenette, complete with amenities to make coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Audio/visual equipment for meetings and conferences is available upon request. For more: Hickman Hall |
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The Carriage House
The Carriage House is a modest apartment located above the former Olmsted garage. It contains two small bedrooms, a kitchen complete with full-size refrigerator, stove, and dishes for guest use, as well as a comfortable living room with a television set.
For More: Carriage House |
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The Grounds at OlmstedOlmsted Manor boasts a total of 300 acres, 30 of which are developed. The grounds of the retreat center are exquisitely maintained year round, and are beautiful during any season. In the spring and summer, the grounds are graced with wildflowers and greenery, while in the fall, leaves from the many trees create a colorful autumn atmosphere. In the winter, a thick blanket of snow turns Olmsted Manor into a winter wonderland. The grounds are meant to be toured, and guests are encouraged to enjoy them. |
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The LabyrinthThe new labyrinth is located on the lower grounds. Click on the link in the below for more about this new addition to Olmsted's facilities: Olmsted Labyrinth |
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Olmsted is a
retreat center providing sacred space for renewal
in an atmosphere of Christian Hospitality.
Olmsted Manor Retreat Center ~ located at 17 East Main Street, Ludlow, Pennsylvania (mailing address: PO Box 8, Ludlow, PA 16333) 814-945-6512 - info@olmstedmanor.org