Hermitages of the Franciscan Spiritual Center
Hermitages of the Franciscan Spiritual Center
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.
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
Last Chance
2 Spaces Remaining