April Leffler holds an MA in clinical psychology and has a private practice in Media, PA. that focuses on alternative therapies. She is an accredited instructor of T’ai Chi Chih. April believes strongly in the power of the human spirit and offers workshops and presentations on stress reduction techniques, mindfulness, and the mind-body-spirit connection.
Details of this retreat
Known for its slow, intentional movements, T'ai Chi has practitioners worldwide and is particularly popular as a form of gentle exercise and moving meditation, with benefits to mental and physical health.
Join in this 6-week Thursday night series that runs from September 25 - October 29, 2025.
Schedule
One and a half hours of Tai Chi Chih with benefits to mental and physical health.
*exit at the Market Street Exit, Route 452 North toward Aston. At the 5th light (5-Point intersection) make a left onto Concord Road. At the next traffic light, turn right onto Convent Road. The convent is ahead on your right. (It is a large building with a large red dome.)
From North or South on Route 1,
** turn onto 452 South. Follow 452 South to Glendale Boulevard (at Barnaby’s Restaurant). Turn right and at the stop sign, cross Legion Road. Continue through the next stop sign when Legion Road becomes S. Convent Road. The convent is ahead on the left.
Coming East on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, exit at Downingtown (exit 23). Turn left at the end of the ramp and follow signs to 202 South (Route 100 merges into 202 South). Follow 202 South to Route 1 North. Take Route 1 North **
Coming West on the Pennsylvania Turnpike exit at Mid-County (exit 25A). Follow 476 South to the Lima/Springfield exit (Route 1 South). Take Route 1 South.**
Coming from the New Jersey Turnpike or I-295 – take exit 2 from the Turnpike or take the Commonodore Barry Bridge Exit if on 295, follow 322 West and cross the Commodore Barry Bridge Continue on 322 West to 452 North. Continue with directions * above
Accommodation
for the 6 session series
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
What's Included
Peaceful environment
Supportive community
What's Not Included
Transportation
Customer Reviews
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No Words Suffice
No words are enough to express my gratitude for the Hermitages and for my fifteen-day retreat just concluded. Having enjoyed a five-day stay a year ago, this longer submersion into silence and solitude provided everything for which my soul and spirit hungered. I hope to carry that refreshment into daily life and to build slowly and carefully a version of the inner solidity I experienced for those fifteen days. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
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Hermitage D
Excellent experience! I try very hard to take time daily for prayer and conversation with God, but in my line of work , it is sometimes difficult to concentrate. This long weekend was absolutely the very thing I needed to just " be". I was able to be with the Lord in my silence and when walking around the beautiful grounds. The cabin was very clean and had everything you need. Just a beautiful place to encounter God and fill your "love" cup. I definitely will return!!
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Beautiful Retreat
I stayed two nights in Hermitage D, and it made for a perfect retreat. Clean, comfortable, simple -- and yet with everything you need. I especially loved the individual porch that faces the woods. I also liked the option to join the sisters for mass and for meals. They were super sweet, and the food was very good. This was just the retreat that my spirit needed.
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Restorative and healing
These Hermitages have everything you need for some quiet alone time. I appreciate the thoughtful details. The little deck to look at the trees, the outside space and creek to wander in. The kitchen that is simple yet has everything you might need to prepare simple meals. I always come away refreshed and grateful for this space.
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Exceptional
The couple of days and nights I spent at the Hermitages were absolutely wonderful; restorative and refreshing to my soul.
The accommodations and setting were perfect. The hermitage was cozy, immaculate, and inviting. I will definitely be back, and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a private retreat. Thank you!!