The Hermitages at the Franciscan Spiritual Center - Aston

5.001 review

The Hermitages of the Franciscan Spiritual Center, 608B Legion Road, Aston, PA, USA

Flexible Dates

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

The Franciscan Spiritual Center invites you to engage the practice of solitude in a unique modern location -- 46 acres of forest preserved by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Located between Philadelphia, PA, and Wilmington, DE, the Hermitages are nearby but feel far away.

The revered practice of withdrawing into solitude spans centuries and spiritual traditions. Individuals and groups have long found ways appropriate to their historical time and geographic location to engage in this deeply spiritual experience. For some it was traveling to wild, deserted places. For others it was withdrawing to a nearby mountain or simply a small designated room attached to a traditional religious site.

Come stay at the Hermitages to experience rest for your body, mind, and spirit.

Getting Here

Franciscan Spiritual Center, The Hermitages of the Franciscan Spiritual Center, 608B Legion Road, Aston, PA, USA

Accommodation

Hermitage A

Our most accessible hermitage Features: -twin bed -a dedicated disabled parking spot -an entrance ramp -grab bars in the bathroom -a power lift recliner Like all the hermitages, it has all the necessities for a comfortable stay. For the bed and bath: -Pillows, blankets, sheets -Closet with hangers -Bible -Lamp -Toilet, shower, mirror -Towels, washcloth, bath mat For the kitchen and dining area: -Table and chairs -Small refrigerator/freezer -Sink and stove top -Microwave, coffee pot, toaster oven -Small pot and frying pan -Cooking utensils, pot holders, dish towels/cloths -Plates, glasses, cups, flatware -Packets of sugar/substitute, salt and pepper -Trash, recycling and compost bins

Hermitage B

Has some accessibility features. -full-size bed -close to the parking lot -an entrance ramp -full size bed -stable recliner that does not rock or swivel Like all the hermitages, it has all the necessities for a comfortable stay. For the bed and bath: -Pillows, blankets, sheets -Closet with hangers -Bible -Lamp -Toilet, shower, mirror -Towels, washcloth, bath mat For the kitchen and dining area: -Table and chairs -Small refrigerator/freezer -Sink and stove top -Microwave, coffee pot, toaster oven -Small pot and frying pan -Cooking utensils, pot holders, dish towels/cloths -Plates, glasses, cups, flatware -Packets of sugar/substitute, salt and pepper -Trash, recycling and compost bins

Hermitage C

Features: -an entrance ramp -a large recliner that rocks and swivels Like all the hermitages, it has all the necessities for a comfortable stay. For the bed and bath: -Pillows, blankets, sheets -Closet with hangers -Bible -Lamp -Toilet, shower, mirror -Towels, washcloth, bath mat For the kitchen and dining area: -Table and chairs -Small refrigerator/freezer -Sink and stove top -Microwave, coffee pot, toaster oven -Small pot and frying pan -Cooking utensils, pot holders, dish towels/cloths -Plates, glasses, cups, flatware -Packets of sugar/substitute, salt and pepper -Trash, recycling and compost bins

Hermitage D

Features: -a full size bed -an entrance ramp -a large recliner that rocks and swivels Like all the hermitages, it has all the necessities for a comfortable stay. For the bed and bath: -Pillows, blankets, sheets -Closet with hangers -Bible -Lamp -Toilet, shower, mirror -Towels, washcloth, bath mat For the kitchen and dining area: -Table and chairs -Small refrigerator/freezer -Sink and stove top -Microwave, coffee pot, toaster oven -Small pot and frying pan -Cooking utensils, pot holders, dish towels/cloths -Plates, glasses, cups, flatware -Packets of sugar/substitute, salt and pepper -Trash, recycling and compost bins

Hermitage E

Features: -the most remote location on the grounds -an entrance ramp -a large recliner that rocks and swivels Like all the hermitages, it has all the necessities for a comfortable stay. For the bed and bath: -Pillows, blankets, sheets -Closet with hangers -Bible -Lamp -Toilet, shower, mirror -Towels, washcloth, bath mat For the kitchen and dining area: -Table and chairs -Small refrigerator/freezer -Sink and stove top -Microwave, coffee pot, toaster oven -Small pot and frying pan -Cooking utensils, pot holders, dish towels/cloths -Plates, glasses, cups, flatware -Packets of sugar/substitute, salt and pepper -Trash, recycling and compost bins

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Barbary • Jun 13, 2025

5.0

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Wonderful restful and peaceful retreat close to home

The hermitage at the Center was simple, clean, and comfortable. And beautiful because of that. I sat on the balcony in the comfy chair and looked out onto the woods and listened to the birds. I sat there during a rainstorm. I read and wrote and felt the surroundings put me at ease.
Everything was well organized. The Sister who checked me in was attentive, and then left me to my privacy. Perfect balance of care and solitude.
I'm definitely going back!

The Hermitages at the Franciscan Spiritual Center - Aston

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