The retreat center
The quaint retreat center is a well-maintained relic of the historic Corning
Estate. In the 1930s it became a Jesuit retreat center, and currently hosts
retreats for many Christian denominations year round.
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The retreat center from the west
Closer, from the south west
The Center in winter
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The retreat center facilities
The center is equipped with a large kitchen, spacious fine dining room, central living room, solarium (with southern exposure), chapel (with PA system), and many bedrooms.
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Kitchen
Dining room
Living room
South solarium in the evening
South solarium during the day
The Chapel from the front
The Chapel from the back
to the bedrooms ...
A cozy suite
The suite in the morning
Apartment livingroom
Apartment bedroom
Adjoining bedrooms
Regular, private, double occupancy bedrooms
Regular, private, doubles for couples
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The grounds
The grounds on which the retreat center is situated -- a full 46 acres -- are glorious all year around. They host a number of scenic elements.
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A cellar built into the side of a hill, originally used for smoking meats
Stone House, originally used by the Cornings for entertaining friends
Volleyball
Buzzing with activity
Rabbit -- close to nature
Mallard on the stone wall
Deer on the lawn
The center from the front (the east)
The grounds on a winter's morning
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