Fall Retreat 2025

A Weekend of Community, Reflection, and Renewal

Join us for the Penn Valley Friends Fall Retreat, taking place September 25–27, 2025, at the beautiful Franciscan Sisters Retreat Center in Independence, Missouri (2100 Noland Road).

This weekend retreat is a special time for Friends to come together in a peaceful setting to connect, reflect, and deepen our spiritual community. Whether you’ve attended in the past or this will be your first time, you are warmly invited to participate.

Accommodations & Meals

Lodging options include:

  • Single rooms
  • Single rooms with shared bathroom (connecting two rooms)
  • A limited number of double rooms with private bathrooms

Pricing (per person):

  • Overnight stay: $60 per night
  • Breakfast: $5 per meal
  • Lunch: $10 per meal
  • Dinner: $10 per meal

Meals will be served cafeteria-style by the Sisters. If you prefer, you are welcome to bring your own food—refrigerators and microwaves are available in the dormitories.

Financial Support & Donations

The registration form includes an optional donation line. These funds help cover the cost of the retreat speaker and provide scholarship support for those who need financial assistance.

Important Information

  • Registration deadline: September 10, 2025
  • After this date, no refunds can be issued, as we commit payment to the Sisters for the facilities.
  • Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early.

🔗 Click here to register

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful weekend!