Pendle Hill

A Quaker study, retreat, and conference center near Philadelphia, PA

Pendle Hill is a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center that welcomes people of all spiritual paths. Founded in 1930, Pendle Hill is located on 23 biologically diverse acres in Wallingford, PA.

09/04/2026

Coming this fall are two opportunities to practice embodied Quakerism with Katy Hawkins! Join us online for "Embodied Quakerism & Continuing Revelation" on Oct 4, and for "Sound & Sense" on Nov 8 at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting to explore these body-based practices of Quakerism.
Register online for Embodied Quakerism at https://pendlehill.org/programs/190/embodied-quakerism-continuing-revelation
and for Sound & Sense at https://pendlehill.org/programs/496/sound-sense-a-mini-retreat-on-embodied-quakerism

09/03/2026

Journey Toward Wholeness is a series of 4 weekend-long retreats over a seven month period beginning this October--and there's still time to register! Join Mariam Habib and John Baird for this program on transformation work based in Parker Palmer's Courage and Renewal approach. https://pendlehill.org/programs/170/journey-toward-wholeness

09/02/2026

Getting curious about the Resident Student program coming in the spring? Join leaders and facilitators for this free, online info session Sept 19 to learn more about this immersive program for those seeking space to settle into daily rhythms of work, study, and worship in shared community. https://pendlehill.org/programs/335/resident-student-program-info-session/

08/27/2026

A new season of resident student programs is upon us! If you or someone you know is seeking an opportunity to settle, rest, and reset for the new year, join us on campus from January 4-10 for self-guided time to work on personal projects in the context of community life at Pendle Hill. This is a great opportunity to explore if the immersive Spring Term Resident Student Program might be right for you! Learn more at https://pendlehill.org/calendar/new-year-retreat/

08/26/2026

The Stephen G. Cary Lecture on September 14th is on "Love Crosses Borders" with Anton Flores-Maisonet of Casa Alterna. Excerpts from his book, "Welcome, Friends" speak to immigrant accompaniment, intentional community, and radical hospitality. Join for free in person or online at https://pendlehill.org/calendar/love-crosses-borders/

08/19/2026

Resident programs are here at Pendle Hill!
Applications will open TOMORROW 8/20 for the 2027 Spring Term! This unique resident student program starting February 27 is the perfect opportunity to reset and rejuvenate in the daily rhythms of study, work, and worship in community. Learn more at https://pendlehill.org/calendar/spring-term-2027/v

You can also get a taste of Pendle Hill Community at our upcoming New Year Retreat. This weeklong program is a great teaser to see if you're interested in joining us for Session I, Session II, or the full term. https://pendlehill.org/calendar/new-year-retreat/

There will also be free, online info session to learn more about these upcoming programs if you think this immersive resident community program is right for you! There's one in September https://pendlehill.org/calendar/sept-info-session/
and on in October: https://pendlehill.org/calendar/oct-info-session/

08/18/2026

Anton Flores-Maisonet of Casa Alterna will be delivering this year's Stephen G. Cary Memorial Lecture on "Love Crosses Borders." Anton is the Founding Director of Casa Alterna, an Atlanta-based ministry under the care of Atlanta Friends Meeting. Casa Alterna practices radical hospitality and faithful resistance, providing short- and long-term housing to vulnerable immigrants and cultivating supportive communities where healing and new beginnings take root.

Since 2020, Casa Alterna has welcomed hundreds of people from more than 50 countries, and Anton serves as Friend-in-Residence alongside his spouse, Charlotte. He also leads “Compas at the Gates of ICE,” standing in solidarity with immigrants at risk of detention and offering accompaniment, rights information, and advocacy as a humane alternative to ICE.

A social worker, spiritual director, and author of WELCOME, FRIENDS: Stories of Hope and Hospitality with Immigrants (2025), Anton has spent decades building intentional communities of hospitality and resistance. His life and work remind us that hospitality is resistance, faith is expressed through solidarity, and love knows no borders.

You can join his lecture for free on September 14th, either in person at Pendle Hill or online. Register at https://pendlehill.org/calendar/love-crosses-borders/

08/13/2026

"Had enough of America First? Try America Second!" Join Karl Middleman for his workshop "Worldly Voices of Our Forebearers: The Musical Gifts of American Immigrants" on campus November 17-20 for a deep dive into the diversity, struggle, and immense contribution of American Immigrant musicians. Learn more and register at the link in our bio under "Upcoming Events."

08/11/2026

We're excited to announce this year's Stephen G. Cary Memorial Lecture will be given by Anton Flores-Maisonet of Casa Alterna on "Love Crosses Borders." Join us online or in the Barn on September 14th from 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm ET to hear more about immigrant accompaniment, intentional community, and radical hospitality. This lecture will weave stories from a twenty-five-year journey alongside immigrant communities whose resilience, faith, and struggle have reshaped his understanding of God, neighbor, and belonging. Register for free at https://pendlehill.org/calendar/love-crosses-borders/

After the lecture, you can keep learning with Anton at the online discussion of his book "Welcome, Friends: Stories of hope and hospitality with immigrants" on October 15. Register at https://pendlehill.org/calendar/hope-and-hospitality-with-immigrants/

Address

338 Plush Mill Road
Wallingford, PA
19086

Telephone

+16105664705

Website

http://www.pendlehill.org/

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