Set in the rolling farmlands of Maryland, Pearlstone's modern facilities and 164 acres offer guests a beautiful place to spend a retreat. The rooms are comfortable, the food is excellent, and the staff is warm and welcoming. The Kayam Loop Trail circles the perimeter of the campus; it is just over 2 miles long and has multiple entrance and exit points for guests. The trail also includes a side trail leading to the confluence of the two streams that border the property and flow into Liberty Reservoir, Patapsco River, and Chesapeake Bay.

Participants will be nourished by a natural rural environment and wholesome, organic meals.  All rooms have Queen-sized beds and private baths.

All of the facilities are accessible to those with mobility impairments.

Driving directions from Washington, DC/South, NW Baltimore, Philadelphia/Northeast, Pittsburg/West, Harrisburg/North, BWI Airport, and Penn Station.

Check-in begins @ 3 p.m. on Friday; retreat ends at noon the following Thursday with an optional lunch served at 1 p.m.

All room fees include meals and shared bathrooms. Meals at the Pearlstone Retreat Center are lacto-ovo vegetarian. Please note on your registration if you have any special dietary restrictions.

Please find more information about retreats in our Blog/Residential Retreat Information.

All-inclusive fees include tuition, and all teaching and manager fees, 6-nights accommodations and meals. 

50% deposit required:  You have the option of paying the full fee upfront or making a 50% deposit to reserve your place at the retreat, with balance due by February 6 -- 30 days prior to the retreat.

Scholarships: Scholarships are available. To apply, please register and choose the "Pay by Check" option if you are unable to pay a deposit at this time. Then submit the Scholarship Application (find here) to Anne Adams Green, Administrator. You will be notified of the award amount via email. If you still need to pay your deposit to IMCW, you will be sent instructions on how to make a payment. Please apply early as funds are limited. You can also direct a donation to the scholarship fund on the registration form.

IMCW Refund Policy: If you cancel more than four weeks before the start of the retreat, your deposit will be refunded minus a $50 administrative fee. We cannot offer refunds for cancellations made less than four weeks before the retreat unless we are able to fill your space. If we are able to fill your space, the administrative fee will be $100 and the balance will be refunded. There is no refund if you decide to leave the retreat early. You have the option to receive a refund or to offer the balance of the registration fee as a tax-deductible donation to the IMCW Scholarship Fund. Please contact us to specify your preferences.

Accessibility: For disability-related accommodations, please note any special accessibility needs in the comments section of the registration form.

Please note: If you are in the midst of a life trauma, emotional upheaval or instability that might require individual support beyond our scheduled meetings with teachers, the retreat format may not be a good match at this time. Should you have any questions about this, please contact the retreat manager listed.