Retreats at Corhaven
Corhaven
As it has since 2009, Corhaven offers individuals and groups a place—and space—to rest and encounter God through spiritual retreat. The 17-acre wooded property offers a network of trails, a creek with stations for prayer and reflection, fire pits with wood supplied, and a variety of other spaces to connect with God. See below for info about personal retreats, group retreats, and more!
THE WOODSHOP
The Woodshop is a two-story retreat space with accommodations for families and larger groups. It has two upstairs bedrooms that can sleep up to 10 people, as well as a room for one individual or couple downstairs, one-and-a-half baths, and a full kitchen. The downstairs bathrooms and kitchen are available to all guests who visit the property while on retreat.
THE CORHAVEN HOUSE
The Corhaven House serves as the living quarters of our Corhaven Host and residential community members. This home has five private rooms, one-and-a-half bathrooms, as well as a large gathering room, dining room, kitchen, and outdoor patio overlooking the garden. Depending on current residency numbers, these spaces may be available for use by individual or group retreats.
THE COTTAGE
The Cottage is our day-use space with both a spiritual formation for Kingdom action library, as well as space for retreatants to reserve time to meet with their own spiritual director (on Zoom). Use of this space can be requested via the Reservation Form.
THE GARDEN
The Garden is managed by the Corhaven Host, as well as volunteer energy from the community and guests. It is a large plot of fertile earth open to anyone who wishes to partner with the Corhaven Host in the good work of creation care while on retreat.
THE CAMPGROUNDS
The Campgrounds are found in a clearing in the woods behind Corhaven’s facilities. With multiple firepits, this is a perfect place for families and groups who wish to take a camping retreat and enjoy Corhaven’s beautiful natural setting. Smaller sites are available for solitary campers as well. These are walk-in sites (approximately 175 yards), with restrooms and kitchen available in the Woodshop.
THE CORHAVEN GRAVEYARD
The Corhaven Graveyard is an historic burial ground for enslaved people that has been developed into a sacred site of remembrance and reconciliation. All are welcome to visit and reflect in the memorial garden that is dedicated to honoring the enslaved African Americans who originally worked this land.
Your Stay
Retreats at Corhaven are designed to be flexible in length and customized to the needs and desires of the individual or family. Although guests can visit for as short as an afternoon or stay for multiple days, visitors generally come for a day retreat or single overnight. Guests seeking a longterm stay greater than one week are encouraged to explore our residency options, including our Community at Corhaven and our Summer Internship Program.
When planning your visit, prayerfully consider the kind of retreat you would like to make and use the Retreat Reservation Form to communicate your interests and desires with us. We will endeavor to do all that we can to accommodate you and to facilitate an encounter with the God who loves you, is with you, and desires to meet with you here!
Group Retreats
Corhaven welcomes small group, leadership group, and even family retreats. Group retreat capacity: up to 12 guests indoors overnight, or up to 35 guests for day use or overnight with camping. If you are a part of a leadership team, small group, men’s or women’s ministry, etc. that would like to use the Woodshop for a group retreat, just indicate how many people and for how long, and if you’d like to use the whole building on your reservation form.
Questions?
For more information about retreat options, availability and what to bring, reach out to our Corhaven Host.
By Donation
Retreats are by donation. We believe that finances should never be a barrier to anyone who wants to pursue God through the retreats and resources that we offer. All are welcome!
Donor support enables us to keep offering these spaces as places of welcome. If you are able to contribute the suggested donation or more, know that your gift makes the ministry of Corhaven possible.
Suggested Donation Amounts for Personal Retreats
Suggested donation amounts are as follows:
$25 – Camping (per retreatant)
$50 – Day Use (per retreatant)
$75 – Overnight (per retreatant)
Suggested Donation Amounts for Group Retreats
Suggested donation amounts to host your group in the Corhaven Woodshop are as follows:
$300 – Building Day Use
$500 – Building Overnight
You can make a tax-deductible donation online via our giving form (link above) or by writing a check to “Coracle” putting “Corhaven” in the memo and mailing it to 5401 7th Road South, Arlington, VA 22204.
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