Dining & Hospitality
Home-Cooked Meals for Your Retreat
Our capable staff prepares and serves delicious, homemade food, allowing your planning team to relax and focus on what matters most—time together.
Family-Style Service & Time Around the Table
Unless otherwise requested, meals at Kirby Episcopal House are served family style, with dishes brought to the table and shared. This simple choice is intentional:
- It encourages conversation and connection
- It sets a relaxed, “home around the table” tone
- It makes mealtimes a natural extension of your retreat, not a break from it
If your group has particular needs or a different service style in mind, we’re happy to discuss options in advance.
Dietary Needs & Food Allergies
We understand that many guests arrive with specific dietary needs. Food allergies can generally be accommodated with appropriate notice, and we will work with group leaders to gather this information ahead of time.
While our kitchen has its limits, our staff is committed to doing everything reasonably possible to ensure that guests with dietary restrictions feel seen, safe, and well cared for.
Picnics & Day Groups
Kirby Episcopal House also welcomes picnic and day-use groups, particularly from churches and nonprofit organizations. For these groups, you have two options:
- Bring your own food and enjoy the grounds at your own pace, or
- Arrange to have meals provided by the Kirby Episcopal House staff, so you can simply arrive, gather, and enjoy your time together.
Either way, the lawns, pool (seasonal), and outdoor spaces offer a relaxed setting for fellowship and fun.
Comfortable Overnight Accommodations
Overnight guests enjoy the use of the upstairs bedrooms, each furnished in a simple, retreat-house style with two to four single beds per room. All bed linens are provided, so guests can travel light and settle in quickly.
Rooms are designed to support a communal, retreat-focused experience—more like staying in a large family home than in a hotel.
Thoughtfully Maintained Shared Bathrooms
Bathrooms at Kirby Episcopal House are shared, but they are also meticulously maintained. Our staff keeps them clean, orderly, and well stocked so guests can feel comfortable throughout their stay. Each shared bathroom includes:
- Towels and washcloths
- Basic toiletries
- Regular attention from housekeeping
Guests often comment on the cleanliness and care evident in both the bathrooms and the rest of the house.
Optional House Tours
For day and picnic groups, there is often the option to add a guided house tour to your visit. These tours offer a glimpse into:
- The history of Kirby Episcopal House
- Its time as a family summer home
- Its present role as a retreat and conference center for religious, charitable, and educational groups
If your group would enjoy learning more about the house and its story, please mention your interest in a tour when you inquire about availability.
Ready to plan your retreat?
Share a few details about your group, and we’ll follow up personally to discuss dates, pricing, and whether Kirby Episcopal House is the right fit for your event.
