The Franciscan Spiritual Center invites you to engage the practice of solitude in a unique modern location — 46 acres of forest preserved by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. Located between Philadelphia, PA, and Wilmington, DE, the Hermitages are nearby but feel far away.

The revered practice of withdrawing into solitude spans centuries and spiritual traditions. Individuals and groups have long found ways appropriate to their historical time and geographic location to engage in this deeply spiritual experience. For some it was traveling to wild, deserted places. For others it was withdrawing to a nearby mountain or simply a small designated room attached to a traditional religious site.

Come stay at the Hermitages to experience rest for your body, mind, and spirit.