Family Resources -- Preventing child abuse by strengthening families and neighborhoods

A year-round facility of Family Resources, the largest agency in Western Pennsylvania focusing on the prevention and treatment of child abuse. The Family Retreat Center is an important resources in our therapeutic work with families and community. Each year, approximately 8,000 parents, children and teenagers attend activities at the Family Retreat Center. The facility offers special opportunities to work on family issues in a natural setting.

Community groups come to the Family Retreat Center to rebuild networks of support in their neighborhoods and reconnect family members to one another.

Business, social and faith-based organizations, schools and other groups use the Family Retreat Center. The facilities are perfect for retreats, conferences, training programs, picnics, outings, hiking and camping.

Bring your next event to our first-class facility 20 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh nestled on 185 acres of rolling, wooded, natural beauty, located in Cranberry, off Rt. 79 near Rt. 228 or off the Pennsylvania Turnpike exit 28 (old exit 3).

Cabins

These confortable cabins can accommodate from two to 20 people in each. All cabins have three private bathrooms and are ADA compliant. The cabins can also serve as smaller venues for business meetings or break-out areas.

Activities

No need to stay indoors all day -- take your colleagues outside to clear their minds with:

Team challenge course
Self-guided hiking trails
Olympic-size pool (summer use only)
Hayrides
Archery
Football field or sports court -- basketball, soccer, volleyball and more
Playground
Fire circle
Canoeing
Catch and release fishing

Food and Amenities

Good food is pivotal to a successful experience. We have a variety of caterers and dining establishments ready to provide you with terrific food that meets your needs. If your tastes run toward hearty, camp-style cooking, you can make your choices with our on-site cook.

We serve these meals in a magnificent climate-controlled dining hall with stone hearth and outdoor deck. In this gorgeous setting we are capable of serving up to 160 people at one time. For smaller, more intimate gatherings, we can divide this large space or provide you with an alternate venue that better suits your needs.

For corporate groups, trainers or consultants, we can provide services to help ensure your success. We have team-building exercises, highly talented facilitators and on-site concierge service all designed to make your stay productive and enjoyable.

Business amenities include internet access, laptop, projector for presentations, and copiers/facsimile access.

If you are looking for an exclusive, quiet, serene atmosphere to hold your event*, whether a one day or a multiple day retreat, we have the perfect place!

For more information, to take a tour or to make reservations, please call Terry Wiles at 412-363-1702 ext. 1232.

Our Mission

The mission of Family Resources is to prevent and treat child abuse
by strengthening families and neighborhoods.

Your use of the Family Retreat Center supports the work we do to prevent child abuse.

*Events should be compatible with the mission of Family Resources.

Our map

The Family Retreat Center
1100 Freeport Road
Mars, PA 16046
(412) 363-1702 x1232
www.familyresourcesofpa.org
info@familyresourcesofpa.org

Directions to the Family Retreat Center

From Pittsburgh:

Take I-279 N to 79 N. Take Exit #76 (Cranberry, US 19) on 79 N. this is a LEFT-HAND EXIT.

Exit ramp will merge into 19 N. Stay in the RIGHT-HAND TURNING LANE. Turn right at the FIRST TRAFFIC LIGHT onto Freeport Road. There is a Sunoco Gas Station and a Fifth Third Bank at the intersection.

The Family Retreat Center is approximately half a mile from the intersection of Freeport Road and 19 N. Take Freeport Road over the bridge, pass the Regional Learning Alliance on the left and continue another 300 yards, then slow down -- the entrance tot he Retreat Center is hidden by trees on the LEFT. Enter through the black gate and FIRST set of stone pillars.

From PA Turnpike (points East/West):
Take the turnpike to the Cranberry Exit (#28). Take US 19 SOUTH. Get into the left lane as soon as possible. go to the first traffic light (Route 19) and turn left; going south. At the third traffic light, turn LEFT onto Freeport Road (landmarks -- Sunoco Gas Sation, Fifth Third Bank). Follow from above.

From Erie (points North):
Take Exit #78 (Cranberry, US 19) on 79 S. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto 228. Get into the left lane as soon as possible. Go to the first traffic light (Route 19) and turn left; going south. At the third traffic light, turn LEFT onto Freeport Road (landmarks -- Sunoco Gas Station, Fifth Third Bank). Follow from above.