A Church Retreat Center In New Jersey For Your Group Or Event

If your group is looking for a relaxing and inviting Christian spiritual retreat center to host your next event, we welcome you to experience all that America’s Keswick has to offer. From customizable retreat packages of all kinds to amenities that matter, we have the perfect Christian Retreat Center in New Jersey for you.

For over 80 years, America’s Keswick has been blessed to serve as one of New Jersey’s most peaceful retreat locations as the conference and venue of choice for church retreats in the tri-state area.

Simplify Your Retreat Planning

For individuals who are in charge of planning and coordinating a group retreat, the to-do list can seem endless. From finding the right date to planning activities suitable for everyone’s interests, putting all of the details together is no small task.

Trust the team at America’s Keswick to take the planning process off your hands and to help you through every step of the way. Retreating to America’s Keswick has become a tradition for many, and can be a great new find for you and your group!

 

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Conveniently located ~1 hour east of Philadelphia and ~1.5 hours south of New York City.

It’s also an easy drive from the Pocono Mountains, Long Island, Connecticut, northern Delaware, Baltimore, eastern Maryland, and Lancaster, PA.

We Are Ready to Serve You

The accommodations at America’s Keswick are comfortable and include a team of people ready to serve you and your group. Your retreat will include access to our top-quality food options designed to meet your dietary needs, from gluten-free to vegan. Also included in our retreat packages are access to a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, and a variety of other options for your group to relax and reconnect.

Expert Planning From Seasoned Specialists

Our retreat specialists have planned hundreds of events and we are here to help you make your group retreat the best experience possible. From intimate small group gatherings to large groups, our goal is to serve each and every guest with excellence.

Request a Retreat Information Packet to learn more about our retreat options or submit an inquiry and get started with planning your group retreat today.

Learn More About Your Retreat Options

Our retreat specialists have planned hundreds of events and are here to help you make your group retreat the best experience possible from start to finish. Request a Retreat Information Packet to learn more about our retreat options or submit an inquiry and get started with planning your group retreat today!

Custom Retreat Options & Amenities

Comfortable Lodging

We offer multiple lodging options, including rooms with private baths. We have ground floor rooms with wheelchair accessibility and wireless internet access if free across the entire campus. We also have campsites available.

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Exclusive Meeting Space

Set the stage for ministry! A conference room is included with every retreat for the duration of your stay. We have audio-visual equipment available to rent and will layout the room to your needs. Additional meeting space is available to rent.

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Delicious Food Options

Enjoy our delicious buffets, family-style meals, and attentive service. Your group will have tables already assigned to them, no need to search for a place to sit at each meal. Please don’t hesitate to make us aware of any special dietary needs

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Fun On-Site Activities

We offer a full range of activities including indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, sports courts, gymnasium, outdoor sports, playground, hiking trails & much more! Plus, we’re near the beach!

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Retreat Pricing & Policies

Our retreat rates vary depending on the needs of your group. We have options for every budget with special rates for larger groups and during different seasons with savings of up to 50%.

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Staff at America's Keswick

Personalized Service

Our guest services team will help you with planning your retreat, including booking, planning meals, assigning rooms, reserving activities, meeting room layout, & more. Our goal is to make your event a success!

Start Planning Your Retreat

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Contact our team to learn more about packages, retreat options, and more.

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Lock in a date and retreat package that meets your needs.

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Leave the planning to us!

Schedule a Tour of Our Campus

If you think America’s Keswick may be the retreat center for your next event, we’re happy to provide you with a tour of our campus and facilities. Schedule a tour to learn more.

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Testimonials

Excellent
4.8
Elizabeth Greco
I haven't been on a retreat in awhile but it's time I'm looking I want to attend with my daughter & granddaughter. I've been in Keswick a few times I'm looking to do a retreat this year. America's Kesw8ck is absolutely the best retreat to renew your spirit worship our Lord learn and grow in Him.
Roxana Reilly
Great place for family gatherings and for me, My own spiritual retreat to renew my faith on the Lord.
Bobbianna
This place is beautiful! Great for a little getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words, Bobbianna! We're glad you found our place beautiful and enjoyed your getaway from the city.
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About

America’s Keswick is a ministry that teaches and models Biblical Christian Living through Addiction Recovery for men and women, Training and Resources, Christian Conferences, Concerts and Events, and by providing group retreat rental facilities and service to other like-minded organizations.

We are conveniently located about 1 hour east of Philadelphia and about 1.5 hours south of New York City. Our location is also an easy drive from the Pocono Mountains, Long Island, Connecticut, northern Delaware, Baltimore, eastern Maryland, and Lancaster, PA.

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Our retreat specialists have planned hundreds of events and are here to help you make your group retreat the best experience possible from start to finish. Request a Retreat Information Packet to learn more about our retreat options or submit an inquiry to get started with planning your group retreat today.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

After the group leader selects dates and room types, an agreement will be issued. A deposit due date will be given. On that date, the deposit should be paid, and the signed agreement returned. In the weeks leading up to the retreat, a guest services representative will contact the group leader to collect pertinent information in regard to meeting space set up and rooming lists. The remaining balance of the retreat will be due at check-in.

Yes! Go here. We understand that some individuals or groups coming to tour our campus and facilities may be coming from out of town. If that’s the case, we’re happy to offer you a complimentary B&B stay when you come to tour our Whiting, NJ campus! Your overnight stay will include the tour, accommodations, and a full American breakfast.

Reservations are taken up to a year in advance. We recommend booking as soon as possible. Fall and Summer seasons fill up quickly.

A standard retreat deposit is 20% of the total agreement.

There are conference and meeting rooms that vary in size, accommodating anywhere from 10 to 1,200 people.

Enjoy free Wi-Fi internet access across the entire campus.

Meals are typically served buffet style. Our menus are typically available on the Thursday before each upcoming week. Also, we can provide snack breaks and coffee service delivered to your meeting room. Learn more.

Rooms are held for 4 weeks, allowing time for the group leader to receive and return the group contract and deposit. Contracts and deposits not returned within 4 weeks will be considered canceled, null, and void. Once a signed contract is returned with a deposit, it is considered binding.

America’s Keswick will not hold space for a group without both a signed contract and a deposit. Six months prior to your event your contract is finalized. You will then be held to the financial agreement stated in your contract.

A guest group may cancel or change a contract at any time up to 6 months prior to the contracted event. However, in doing so, the group agrees to forfeit their deposit.

Cancellation or reduction of a contract after the 6-month date is possible ONLY IF AMERICA’S KESWICK IS ABLE TO ARRANGE A REPLACEMENT GROUP GENERATING COMPARABLE INCOME. If a replacement group is arranged, then any deposits will be forfeited, and no other charges will be incurred. If no replacement group is possible, the group is obligated to pay 90% of the contracted amount.

Unless you have exclusive status, there will likely be other groups on campus. Our “Exclusive Status Policy” is: Exclusive status is defined as any group with a minimum count of 180 persons. Exclusive status grants the group the privilege of having sole access to all of America’s Keswick’s normal guest group facilities. Additional meeting room fees are waived; menu options and pool hours are flexible. Rental fees for audio/visual equipment still apply.

Businesses and non-Christian groups can utilize our facilities.  The group must adhere to all policies and be respectful of our statement of faith and mission statement.  They must also allow Keswick to present the Colony of Mercy ministry during their stay.

No, only service dogs are allowed (Emotional support dogs are not classified as service animals).

We offer a variety of programmed Christian events, including concerts, overnight/day-long conferences, and even road trips.