A Christian retreat center on 150 acres in the heart of the Pennsylvania Dutch countryside built for church groups of 15 to 200 to step away, slow down, and meet with God.
Built for ministry leaders, not just bookings
Most retreat venues hand you keys and walk away. We come alongside your retreat from the first inquiry through the last meal because we’ve been doing this for 75 years. And we know what makes the difference between a weekend that fades and one that sticks.
From booking to setup to last-minute schedule changes, our staff partners with your retreat coordinator, so you can focus on leading your people instead of managing logistics.
150 acres of woods, fields, and a 7-acre lake. Far enough from cell signal and to-do lists for your group to actually unplug and close enough to home that you don't lose half a day to travel.
Many of our partner churches and ministries have been retreating with us for 17 to 43 years. That kind of return rate doesn't happen by accident. It happens when a venue does what it says it will do, year after year.
Bring your organization here for a retreat that matters. We host churches, youth groups, and faith communities with customized programming that deepens connection and renews commitment.
Full-church weekends, ministry team retreats, and leadership gatherings. Flexible lodging and meeting space for groups of 15 to 200.
High-energy activities, bunk-style cabins, and faith-centered programming space. The setting is built for a youth group ready to go deep.
Quiet spaces for reflection, comfortable lodging, and meals that let the women of your ministry actually rest and reconnect.
A space for the men of your church to step away, open up, and grow together. Cabins, breakout spaces, and challenge activities are built for the journey.
Multi-generational retreats where parents, grandparents, and kids share a weekend together at meals, lake time, and campfires, creating the kind of memories that get talked about for years.
A quiet place set aside for pastors and ministry leaders. We offer free use of Berea Cabin to pastors when available, a small way of saying thank you for all you do.
Cabins, lodges, and private rooms. Accommodates groups of 15–200 guests across log cabins and motel-style rooms.
Indoor and outdoor gathering spaces. Four meeting spaces seating 100 to 200 guests.
Home-style meals in the dining hall. Three meals a day with dietary accommodations.
Lake, trails, and facilitated adventures. Swan Lake, challenge course, zip line, and 150 acres of grounds.
See the full property. Download the campus map to see how the grounds are laid out before your group arrives.
From inquiry to your last meal, here’s how it works
Booking a retreat at Tel Hai is straightforward. We’ve walked thousands of groups through this process, and we’ll walk you through it too, at your pace, with whatever questions you bring.
Send us an inquiry with your group size, preferred dates, and your goals for the weekend. We’ll respond within two business days with availability and a recommended package.
When you’re ready, we’ll send a contract with your dates, lodging assignments, meeting spaces, and meal plan. A deposit holds your weekend on the calendar. Bookings can be made up to one year in advance.
We’ll share planning resources, including sample retreat schedules, our 9 Tips for Planning a Retreat guide, and a Guest Group Detail Sheet, so you can plan with confidence. Your retreat coordinator will be in regular contact with our Guest Services team in the weeks leading up to your weekend.
When your group arrives, we’ll have everything ready, including beds made (in Beechwood), meals planned, meeting rooms set up, and activities staffed. Our team is on-site throughout your stay so you can focus on the people you came to lead.
Here is a word from a few of the church groups, ministry leaders, and retreat coordinators who have brought their people to Tel Hai over the years.
“Thank you so much for you hard work as you take care of this retreat center. You are making a bigger impact than you may ever know. I pray that you will know how important you are to the kingdom of God and how big your part is in creating a clean and safe place for people to come
and grow closer to God. Thank You!”
“We really had such a great weekend! You all made it very easy and comfortable for us! The girls bonded well with one another and their leaders. We had a sweet times of worship and small group discussions. Great memories were made which I know we will carry with us.”
“Thank you for your loving kindness in serving our youth during our retreat 3/22-25. Our youth all had a great time and looked forward to come back next time! May God bless your faithful service!”
We accept bookings up to one year in advance. If your group is currently retreating with us, let us know within two weeks of your retreat if you would like to rebook for the following year. We’ll do our best to secure a similar weekend and returning groups may receive a 5% discount when the deposit rolls over.
Lodging, three meals a day, meeting room access, and use of most recreation areas are included in your base retreat rate. Adventure activities (challenge course, zip line, climbing wall) are priced separately based on group size and activity selection. See our Retreat Rates page for current pricing or request a custom quote.
Yes, we host multiple groups simultaneously when capacity allows. Shared spaces like the dining hall are managed so each group has its own designated tables, and meeting rooms are reserved per group. We ask that all groups be courteous and respectful of each other.
Our minimum group size is 15. Bring as many as 200, depending on the lodging and meeting setup that works for your group. Day-use groups (no overnight stay) have different minimums. Call our office to discuss.
Wi-Fi is available in all meeting rooms and in Beechwood Lodge. AT&T and T-Mobile generally provide the strongest cell signal on our grounds. That said, most groups find that being mostly off-line is part of why retreats work here.
No. We encourage guests to unplug and focus on time with the Lord and the people they came with and to leave the everyday distractions behind. Most groups tell us this is one of the things they appreciate the most.
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