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Retreats & Meetings

A House Devoted to Your Time Together

Enjoy a quiet, private setting for your group, designed to support focused time for learning, worship, planning, and rest.

Overnight Retreats

Overnight retreat groups are generally limited to 25 guests, which allows everyone to be comfortably accommodated in shared bedrooms and ensures that the common spaces never feel crowded. Groups have access to:
  • The entire main house, including meeting areas, dining room, and chapel
  • Upstairs bedrooms with twin beds arranged retreat-house style
  • Shared bathrooms that are carefully cleaned and maintained
  • The surrounding grounds, gardens, and seasonal pool
This exclusive-use model gives your group freedom to set its own rhythm—whether you need quiet mornings, extended sessions, or late-night conversations.

Leader or Facilitator Apartment

For groups that would benefit from a bit of additional privacy for a speaker, facilitator, or retreat leader, a small on-site apartment is available for an additional fee. This separate space offers a quiet place to prepare, rest, and reflect while still being close to the group.

A wooden framed bed with red sheets and soft pillow
A bed with red sheets next to a window with decorated curtains
A bedroom with multiple beds, a wooden chair, and two windows with flowery curtains
A chair with a cushion next to a single bed
Two made beds with light green sheets and wooden frames
A fancy lamp on a nightstand between two beds
A wooden-framed mirror hung above a dresser in a bedroom
A bedroom with clean beds, a dresser, and lots of natural light from a large window
An entrance to a bathroom from a bedroom with a painting on the wall
A simple chair with a cushion in front of curtained windows
Three beds with light green sheets in a clean room
Three wooden-framed beds in a carpeted room
A white and red rocking chair in a room with a dresser, mirror, and window with matching red curtains
A toilet and sink in a lean bathroom with toilet paper mounted on the wall
A glass shower in a bathroom
A white stone sink in a bathroom with soap and towels available
Exterior of the Kirby Episcopal House with a stone wall and chimney

Day Retreats & Conferences

Kirby Episcopal House also welcomes day-use groups for retreats, meetings, and small conferences. Day groups may use:
  • The first floor of the main house
  • The lower level of the carriage house
  • The surrounding lawns and gardens
Day groups of up to 50 people can be comfortably accommodated in the dining and meeting areas, with room for both plenary sessions and informal conversation. This option works well for:
  • Nonprofit board or committee meetings
  • Church leadership days
  • Planning or training sessions
  • Single-day retreats without overnight lodging
Exterior shot of Kirby Episcopal House with a road, available for carriage rides
Exterior of Kirby Episcopal House featuring rustic stonework and a staircase
A covered porch with outdoor seating next to flowering bushes
Outdoor seats on the lawn near the shade of a tree
Japanese inspired house with circular windows and wooden frames
Bamboo chairs with low seats in the Japanese garden house
Venue seats and tables in the Kirby Episcopal House
Venue seating with walls that open up to the outside
Venue tables and chairs placed inside the carriage garage with the doors open
Stone room in the Kirby Episcopal House with large arched walkways
A large round brick mantle inside the Kirby Episcopal House
Green grass garden with maintained flower bushes and some trees
A water fountain surrounded with red flowers in the garden
Exterior of the Kirby Episcopal House with carriage garage doors and a tower
An outdoor tennis court
Outdoor seating next to open glass doors and large windows

Picnic & Large Outdoor Gatherings

For outdoor-focused events, churches and nonprofit groups are invited to plan picnics and seasonal gatherings at Kirby Episcopal House. Picnic groups:
  • Utilize the lower level of the carriage house and the surrounding grounds
  • May bring their own food or arrange for meals through Kirby Episcopal House staff
  • Have access to a propane grill for cooking on-site
The carriage house lower level can comfortably serve picnic groups of up to 100 people, making it ideal for church picnics, reunion-style gatherings, and informal celebrations.

Pool & Outdoor Amenities

During the warmer months, all groups—overnight, day, and picnic—are invited to incorporate the swimming pool and adjacent bath house into their planned activities. The pool area provides a relaxed setting for free time, informal fellowship, and summer fun.
  • Use of the swimming pool is at your own risk.
  • All children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult designated by the group.
In addition to the pool, the grounds offer lawns and outdoor spaces suitable for games, quiet walks, and small breakout conversations.
A large oval dining table inside a room with lots of windows
A dining room with lots of natural light from windows and a chandelier
A brick wall next to a dining table with benches
A staircase leading down to the ground floor next to tiered windows
A curved staircase and banister in the Kirby Episcopal House
A hallway with a countertop and cabinets leading to a dining room
The main entrance to the Kirby Episcopal House from the inside around the staircase
A carpeted staircase leading up and curving around
Interior of Kirby Episcopal House next to the staircase
Looking through glass doors at an outdoor seating area and lawn
Japanese lounge with round windows and bamboo chairs
Japanese inspired sitting area with wooden slats and low chairs
Lounge area with red and green chairs next to large windows with decorative curtains
Outdoor wooden chairs in a covered porch area
Outdoor seating in a covered porch with hanging plants and stone walls

Meeting Spaces & Room Setups

Kirby Episcopal House offers several flexible spaces that can be arranged to match the style of your gathering.

Living Room – Large Group Sessions

  • For lectures, talks, or presentations, the living room can be set in rows to comfortably accommodate up to 50 guests.
  • For smaller groups or more informal gatherings, the same space can be arranged with the existing furniture in a conversational layout, encouraging discussion and community.

 Additional Indoor Spaces

  • Dining room, chapel, and smaller sitting rooms can be used for breakout discussions, prayer, or small-group work.

Outdoor Spaces

  • Portions of the grounds and garden areas may also be used informally for breakout groups, weather permitting.
The variety of indoor and outdoor spaces allows you to design a retreat that moves naturally between plenary sessions, small groups, and times of quiet reflection.
A projector screen and speakers in a viewing room

Audio-Visual Support

To support your meetings and presentations, Kirby Episcopal House provides a selection of basic audio-visual equipment at no additional charge, including:
  • Projection screen
  • Television monitor
  • Lecterns
  • Whiteboard
  • Microphone
If your group has specific technical needs, we encourage you to discuss them in advance so we can help you plan appropriately and ensure a smooth experience.

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