The Benedictine Nuns Welcome You To St. Emma Retreat House - Conveniently located on PA Route 819 (Harvey Avenue is the same road!) two miles north of Greensburg and 5 miles south from US Route 22, St. Emma Retreat House is situated amidst the rolling hills of southwestern Pennsylvania.
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Constructed In 1954 - The retreat house was constructed in 1954 to accommodate groups who desired to make overnight retreats./photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-b.JPG_parent
Gift & Book Shop - A statue of Our Lady greets retreatants and guests (to our gift shop/bookstore) as they arrive./photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-c.JPG_parent
The Lobby - Here in the lobby, you are welcomed and registered. The elevator that accesses both floors of the retreat house (and the gift shop/bookstore) is located here./photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-d.JPG_parent
The Lounge - The lounge is a wonderful gathering space, especially around the fireplace on cool evenings./photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-e.JPG_parent
Retreat Rooms - The 50 retreat rooms are simple, comfortable and free of distractions. Each room has a single bed, desk with chair, comfortable chair, sink and ceiling fan. Restrooms and shower facilities are located at both ends of the hallways./photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-f.JPG_parent
Fatima Chapel - Built in 1950, the Fatima Chapel features stained glass windows that depict the life of St. Benedict./photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-g.jpg_parent
Blessed Sacrament Chapel - The Blessed Sacrament Chapel was added onto the Fatima Chapel in 1986 to give greater emphasis to the Holy Eucharist. What a special opportunity to be able to pray so near the Blessed Sacrament./photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-h.JPG_parent
Retreat Dining Room - The retreat dining room is part of the 1979 addition, and renovated in 2004. It seats 100 and is air conditioned./photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-i.JPG_parent
The commercial kitchen - The commercial kitchen is also part of the 1979 addition and renovated in 2004 to enlarge it and make it more user friendly./photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-j.JPG_parent
St. Benedict Conference Room - The St. Benedict Conference Room with seating for 90 offers flexible dining room and conference settings. It can be arranged with tables and chairs or just chairs for larger groups. A fire place (gas), sound system and air conditioning add to this conference room./photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-k.JPG_parent
St. Scholastica Conference Room - The St. Scholastica Conference Room also allows for flexible group seating. It features beautiful mosaic Stations of the Cross and is air conditioned./photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-l.jpg_parent
St. Anne Conference Room - The St. Anne Conference Room is a great space for small group discussions.
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Marian Conference Room - The Marian Conference Room is a great space for small group discussions. The Marian Conference Room is also air conditioned./photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-n.jpg_parent
