Group Retreats in NJ at America’s Keswick
Are you looking for a place to host your next group retreat, family reunion, banquet, Christian school overnight field trip, youth group event, or maybe even a pastor’s retreat?
Experience America’s Keswick Christian Conference and Retreat Center in central New Jersey (near the shore)!
For over 80 years, America’s Keswick has been blessed to serve as the conference and retreat venue of choice in the tri-state area (NJ, NY, PA).
From intimate small group gatherings to large groups, our goal is to serve each and every guest with excellence. Retreating to America’s Keswick has become a tradition for many, and can be a great new find for you and your group!
Need some retreat planning help? Check out our retreat planning blog for ideas and tips! Or, feel free to contact us… we’d be glad to help!
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.
Types of Retreats:
Church Group Retreats
✓ Men’s retreats
✓ Women’s retreats
✓ Youth group retreats
✓ Pastor’s retreats
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.
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.
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
Fun On-Site Activities
We offer a full range of activities including indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, sports courts, outdoor water activities, outdoor sports, playground, hiking trails & much more! Plus, we’re near the beach!
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%.
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!
Get 20% Off When You Book A Mid-Week Retreat… Learn more
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Looking for More Information on 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 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.
- Church Group Retreats
- Men’s retreats
- Women’s retreats
- Youth group retreats
- Pastor’s retreats
- Family Retreats
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, they’re open year-round.
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.
