Your Group. Your Goals. Your Retreat.

Whether your youth, college, or adult group is planning a weekend retreat or a single team-building day, Gretna Glen has you covered. We provide the space, meals, and tailored programming to make your event a success.

Join the 200+ groups who come here every year!

WHY GRETNA GLEN

Everything Your Group Needs, All in One Place

200 acres of wooded Pennsylvania hillside. Year-round lodging for groups of 2 to 200+. A hospitality team that handles meals, activities, and logistics so your group can focus on why you came.

Every retreat is customized to your group's size, goals, and budget. No two look the same.

  • Climate-Controlled lodging
  • Full meal service with dietary accommodations
  • Meeting spaces with A/V equipment
  • Trails, sports courts, and outdoor spaces
  • Optional staffed programming
  • Custom quotes for every group
LODGING

Where You'll Stay

From private suites to classic camp cabins, there's a fit for every group size and style.

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Raab Retreat Lodge

Sleeps up to 48 (min. 24)

Six bunk rooms across two levels. Grand meeting room with stone fireplace seats 40-50. Kitchenette on-site. Air-conditioned, heated, ADA accessible.

Best for: Large retreat groups, church weekends, conferences.

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The Chalet

Sleeps up to 24 (min. 12)

Three stories with five bedrooms and four full bathrooms. Full kitchen, dining area, gas fireplace, and a large deck. The most home-like option on property.

Best for: Leadership teams, small group getaways, family reunions.

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Wesley Lodge

Sleeps up to 22

Two stories with separate bunk areas (upper for 10, lower for 12). Single changing room on each floor with access to the nearby showerhouse. Air-conditioned and heated.

Best for: Mixed-gender youth groups who want separate sleeping floors.

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Mainsite Cabins

Sleeps up to 14 per cabin (7 cabins, min. 7 each)

One open bunk room per cabin with a single changing room. Heated, with access to the Mainsite Showerhouse (built 2018, heated floors, privacy stalls, built-in dispensers). The classic camp experience in a wooded setting.

Best for: Youth groups and summer-style retreats.

Carrie Lodge

Carrie Lodge Suites

Sleeps 2 per suite (Oak, Maple, Pine)

Queen bed, private ADA-compliant bathroom, kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker. Wi-Fi, private door codes, linens and toiletries provided.

Best for: Personal retreats, couples, or leaders wanting private space during a group event.

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Showerhouse

Serves Mainsite Cabins + Wesley Lodge

Built in 2018 and designed to handle large groups efficiently. Heated floors, privacy changing stalls on every shower, built-in body wash and shampoo dispensers, and ADA-accessible facilities.

Best for: All cabin and lodge guests using shared bathroom facilities.

GATHERING

Spaces for Every Size

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Funk Program Center

The main indoor gathering space. Poplar Hall seats 300 assembly-style or 120 with tables. Large screen, projector, and sound system.

Lower level has three breakout rooms (Aspen, Birch, Cedar), each seating 30 with TV and HDMI access. Kitchenette available.

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Outdoor Pavilions

Three covered pavilions with lights and electrical outlets. The Pool Pavilion has 11 picnic tables near the meadow. The Welcome Pavilion includes a campfire with hood. The Village Pavilion has tables and open space.

Outdoor Chapels

Outdoor Chapels

Three chapels set in the woods and hills. Chapel by the Lake seats 125. Chapel in the Woods seats 100. Mountainside Chapel seats 40 with a view.

All include campfire rings, firewood, and water.

DINING

Homemade Food, Served Together

Gretna Glen's full-time hospitality manager prepares balanced, homemade meals for your group. Coffee is available 24/7 in the dining hall when food service is booked.

Have food allergies or dietary restrictions? Let us know at least 7 days in advance and we'll work with you. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food for our staff to prepare. Accommodations include gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, and more.

Questions? foodservice@gretnaglen.org

PROGRAMMING

Add Adventure to Your Retreat

Your group can add staffed programming to any stay. Some activities require special staffing or resources. We'll build a tailored experience for your group when you book.

Groups booking Gretna Glen-staffed activities must complete the indemnity and release form.

Archery

Climbing Tower

Bouldering Wall

Team Building

High Challenge Course

Personal Challenge Course

Hiking

Swimming

Campfires

Boating

Fishing

9-Square

Volleyball

Basketball

Yard Games

Gaga Ball

GETTING STARTED

Three Steps to Plan Your Retreat

1

Explore Your Options

Browse lodging, meeting spaces, and outdoor experiences on this page. Download the retreat brochure for a full overview you can share with your planning team.

2

Contact Us to Book

Call us at (717) 273-6525 or fill out our inquiry form. We'll talk through your group's needs, find the right dates and spaces, and build a custom quote.

3

Get Ready

Once booked, coordinate details with Office Manager Kelsey Kirby. Review the FAQ below, complete any pre-arrival forms, and get your group excited.

FAQ

Good Questions, Quick Answers

What should my group bring?

Sleeping bag or twin sheets/blankets, pillow, towels, toiletries, sturdy closed-toe shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, flashlight, refillable water bottle, insect repellent, and swimwear if the pool is open.

Is there Wi-Fi?

What are quiet hours?

Where do we park?

Are buildings heated?

Do you provide cleaning supplies?

EXPLORE THE AREA

More to Discover Near Camp

Gretna Glen sits in the heart of central Pennsylvania, minutes from hiking, history, and Hershey.

Governor Dick Park

Trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, plus a 66-foot observation tower. Walking distance from camp via Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails.

Cornwall Iron Furnace

National Historic Landmark built in 1742. Displays original early American iron industry equipment. You want to make it? 

Hershey

HersheyPark, Chocolate World, Hershey Gardens (23 acres, 7,000+ roses), and the Hershey Theatre. All within a short drive.

Lancaster County

Amish country, Central Market (America's oldest farmers market, since 1889), and the Strasburg Railroad.

Ready to Book?

Call us, send us an inquiry, or download the brochure to share with your planning team. We'll handle the rest.

(717) 273-6525
camp@gretnaglen.org

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