"The Centering Pregnancy and
Parenting Association is a non-profit involved in changing the
delivery of prenatal care from a usual one-to-one visit to group
visits. We have a group of faculty, mostly nurse-midwives, who lead
training workshops nationally and internationally and once a year
for the last seven years we have gathered at Incarnation Center for
a retreat. It is a time for us to relax, share, and work and the
Center has become almost "sacred space" for us. We feel as if Brooks
Cottage is "home" and settle in quickly, building a fire,
reorganizing the furniture into a large circle, and eating well from
the great food prepared for us. Since our faculty come from all over
the United States we have talked about finding a more central
location that would be easier to access but so far everyone feels
that it is worth the effort to get to Incarnation Center. And the
staff treat us as if we are long-lost friends! Thanks to all of you
for maintaining such a wonderful retreat spot." ...Sharon Rising
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"Our recent experience
renting Tumble Inn was a wonderful one. Our family was looking to
experience a more traditional thanksgiving and the good people at
Incarnation Center helped us to do just that. The natural beauty of
the Ivoryton landscape coupled with the helpful and good natured
staff helped to make our experience a memorable one. At a time
when life seems to be all too hectic, our day at the Incarnation
Center left us rejuvenated and relaxed. My compliments to Simon and
staff, for providing us with the foundation for a wonderfully unique
experience." ...Sean P.
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"We are a group that is
focused on recovery from our eating disorders through the 12 steps.
Our menu and preparation are crucial to the success of our retreat
weekends. Incarnation center could not have been more accommodating,
not only did they welcome us but they went above and beyond to
understand and solve our specific and sometimes difficult menu
challenges. As a result we had one of the most successful retreats
ever, the location was inspirational, the staff was supportive and
unobtrusive and the meals were delicious, plentiful and met all our
groups requirements. We have booked the next two years at the
Incarnation center and cannot imagine going anywhere else! thank you
Incarnation Center for making our retreat such a success!" ...Raina
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"We began our choir camp at Incarnation Center as an
experiment. Now, almost three years later, it has become
a tradition. Incarnation has so much to offer, from the
ropes course to the lake to the beautiful woods, even a
shuffleboard court! In addition the staff at Incarnation
are warm, friendly, and dedicated. It is a pleasure to
speak, plan, and work with them. They will bend over
backwards - literally, I imagine – to ensure that
everyone always has everything they need. Each year,
they have moved, disassembled, and reassembled dozens of
beds to ensure that there is enough room for all of our
choristers. This is only one of many examples of the
ways in which Incarnation has done everything possible
to support us while we are there. I can’t even complain
about the food – not > only is the food at the Lodge
(where we stay each year) delicious; the cooks are
welcoming and friendly as well. I look forward to our
return to Incarnation this summer and for many summers
to come!" ...Jenn
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"My wife Alice and I have been traveling to Incarnation
Center for over a dozen years to help teach the Gilbert
& Sullivan elderhostels, and our yearly trip to
Connecticut from Virginia has become an important part
of our yearly schedule. Incarnation Center is truly a
wonderful place where we've met so many nice people
through the Elderhostel program. But in addition to
friendships formed with our "students," we've also come
to love and admire with the staff, and we look forward
to our yearly reunion with the special people who make
Incarnation Center the very special place it is. Our
perception is that under the dynamic leadership of The
Rev. Peter Larom, Incarnation Center is expanding
programs, upgrading facilities, and adding staff, thus
insuring the ongoing accomplishment of its mission of
being a special place for growth and renewal for people
of all ages."...Ralph MacPhail, Jr.
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