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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. /photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-a.JPG _parent

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. /photoalbums/retreat-house-tour/retreat-house-m.jpg _parent

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