Spiritual Retreats
Whether you are looking for silence & solitude or connection & conversation, these programs offer flexible options for time away.
Pecometh Programs
Spiritual Retreats at Pecometh
Our spiritual retreats offer flexible options for participants to set aside time away. Whether you are seeking solitude or connection (or both!), we offer a variety of optional activities and worship opportunities.
Choose the length of your stay and your arrival day during registration.
Check-in is between 9:00 - 11:00am on the day of your arrival.
Retreat Cost (2024 Rates)
(All costs are per person, includes program fees, overnight accommodations at the RRC, and meals from lunch on your first day through lunch on your final day).
| Registration Type | Single Occupancy | Double Occupancy |
| 6 Day, 5 Night | $519 | $365 |
| 5 Day, 4 Night | $459 | $325 |
| 4 Day, 3 Night | $389 | $275 |
| 3 Day, 2 Night | $309 | $219 |
| 2 Day, 1 Night | $189 | $129 |
| 1 Day Only - $65 per day |
Winter Spiritual Retreat
Date: February 13 - 18, 2024 (Tuesday - Sunday)
Join us to begin your Lenten observances, get away with your Valentine, or do whatever feeds your spirit. This year's Winter retreat begins on Shrove Tuesday (with pancakes for dinner, of course), and we will hold a brief Ash Wednesday service the following day for those who wish to participate.
We are also pleased to be able to continue this retreat through the weekend (Friday, February 16 - Sunday, February 18) for those who aren't able to take off work to participate. We will hold an optional worship service Sunday morning.
As always, we will offer delicious meals, cozy rooms, and optional activities like yoga, guided reflection, and more. Massage will be available at an additional cost.
Special Observances and Events:
- Tuesday, February 13: Shrove Tuesday
- Wednesday, February 14: Ash Wednesday
Summer Spiritual Retreat
Date: July 7 - 11, 2024 (Sunday - Thursday)
Quiet Canoe & Kayak Programs
Cost: $15 (Free to Spiritual Retreat guests)
Enjoy the quiet stillness of morning on the Chester River, on this paddle guided by Pecometh Staff. All equipment will be provided. Participants are required to wear shoes.
Dates TBA
Sample Schedules
Sunday Schedule
| 1:00 pm | Check-in |
| Self-Directed Quiet Time | |
| 4:00 pm | Afternoon Snack |
| 6:00 pm | Dinner |
| 7:00 pm | Evening Prayer & Orientation |
Monday - Wednesday
| 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| Self-Directed Quiet Time | |
| 12:15 pm | Mid-day Prayer with Communion (with Orientation for new arrivals) |
| 12:45 pm | Lunch |
| Self-Directed Quiet Time | |
| 6:00 pm | Dinner |
| Thursday | |
| 8:00 am | Breakfast |
| Self-Directed Quiet Time | |
| 11:15 am | Closing Prayer with Anointing |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 pm | Departure |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spiritual Direction?
A Spiritual Director is someone who accompanies people on a spiritual journey, helping them to grow closer to God. On this retreat participants will meet daily with a spiritual director to reflect deeply on the experiences of silent reflection.
What should I bring?
Participants should pack comfortable clothes, a journal, Bible, devotional materials, walking shoes and weather-appropriate outerwear for walking the grounds.
How long should I stay?
Come for the whole time, or just a few days. Find a length of time that fits your needs and schedule. Check In is from 9 - 11am on your first day. Guests are asked to check out of their rooms by 10am on their final day, but are welcome to stay through the afternoon.
About our Facilitators
Rev. Karen Covey Moore has been an ordained United Methodist minister since 1985. She has served churches throughout the Peninsula-Delaware Conference of The United Methodist Church as a pastor and two years as the pediatric chaplain of the Medical Center of Delaware and three years as a bereavement counselor for Delaware Hospice. She is currently serving Chabereth Ministries, Inc. as Founder and Spiritual Director. Karen is the co-founder and a member of the Board of Directors of Hearts On Fire: Fellowship of United Methodist Spiritual Directors and Retreat Leaders (FUMSDRL). She is also the co-founder of Healing Hearts Ministries: Ministry to Survivors of Suicide. Healing Hearts offers counseling and retreats for survivors of suicide loss and workshops for those who work with survivors.