The Marist Brothers Retreat House,
covering 120 acres off the Hudson River,
provides a welcoming place for young people to celebrate and develop their
spiritual lives.
The Marist Brothers Retreat House is the ideal site for your youth retreat
programs, leadership conferences and evangelization ministries.
Located in Esopus, New York, the Marist Brothers Retreat House rests on a
sprawling campus of wooded fields and century-old buildings.
December 31st, 2008
Longtime friend and volunteer Matt Amore has written an essay on Esopus. The piece is part of an assignment for his graduate school education, and reflects on how his experiences at the Marist Brothers Retreat House have helped shape his life. Matt writes:
I have been extremely blessed in my life, for many reasons. But the best gift I have been given is a little place off exit 18 of the New York Thruway called Esopus. Look it up on a map and you may find it simply to be a small town in the Hudson Valley. For me, however, Esopus has become my refuge, my sanity, my peace.
Click here to read the entire essay.
December 22nd, 2008
Here is a set of picture of our retreat house in Esopus, NY decorated for Christmas.
September 12th, 2008
Tomorrow morning, a group of determined volunteers will ride their bicycles from midtown Manhattan to the Marist Brothers Retreat House in support of our work here in Esopus. We are thankful to have so many dedicated friends who are determined to help us fulfill the mission of Saint Marcellin Champagnat. We wish our riders the best of luck, pray for their safe journey, and will be waiting to welcome them at the gates.
August 22nd, 2008
On September 8th the Marist Brothers will be welcoming BRIAN POULIN to the Novitiate in Esopus. Brian will be beginning a two year program helping him to discern his vocation to the Marist Brothers. BROTHER ROB CLARK will serve as Brian’s Novice Master. Both Brian and Brother Rob will be moving into the Novitiate Community (the second building on the left as you come into the Esopus Property) with BROTHERS DON NUGENT AND JOE MATTHEWS.
This two year program has five components: prayer, community living, study, accompaniement, and ministry. The Marist Brothers welcome men, ages 18-40 to consider a vocation to the Brothers. For more information about the Novitiate/Vocations go to http://www.maristbr.com/ and click “Vocations.”
Welcome Brian and Brother Rob to Esopus!
March 18th, 2008
Interested in being part of a unique online and in real time Christian, Marist community? The Marist Young Adult Program invites interested young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 to further explore their Christian faith. Through spiritual, social and service activities, both online and in person, young adults can experience an alive and vibrant faith rooted in the Marist tradition. For more information contact Bro. Steve Milan at smilanfms@aol.com or visit the Marist Brothers web site, www.maristbr.com to register.
Looking for the volunteer experience of a lifetime? The Marist Young Adult Program is offering a year-long volunteer opportunity at the Marist Brothers Retreat House in Esopus, NY. Responsibilities will include hospitality, planning retreats and being part of a retreat team. If you are 21 or over, graduating from college, or simply looking for a change, contact Bro. Steve at smilanfms@aol.com for more information or for an application.
January 9th, 2008
Happy New Year from Esopus, NY! Winter is here, and so is the snow.May the Lord bless our world with peace, love, and happiness in 2008.
November 15th, 2007
Upstate New York is blessed with beautiful fall foliage each autumn, and the grounds of the Marist Brothers Retreat House are no exception. As the days have gotten colder, the trees around our property have turned many shades of yellow, red, and orange. We hope you enjoy these photos of the wonderful fall colors that have decorated the Retreat House property for the past few weeks.
The Ice House and pond surrounded by many colorful leaves.
Hiking in the fall is always great fun.
A boat floats down the Hudson River, which is lined with autumn leaves.
November 9th, 2007
The Fall 2007 Marist Encounter was another huge success. Approximately 70 high school seniors from Marist schools in the New York City area were in attendance as they further developed their spiritual life and relationship with God. Many of the students were highly impacted by the retreat as it comes at a time in their life when they are preparing to make big decisions. We pray that now that they have experienced the Encounter, they will turn to God and trust in Jesus as they come to these crossroads. The weekend consisted of talks and presentations from former Encounterites, small and large group discussions, self-reflection,singing, ice breakers, and walks down to the river.
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August 27th, 2007
For 11 weeks of summer, the Marist Brothers’ property in Esopus, New York comes alive with the sounds of summer camp. Each week a different group comes to Esopus and calls it home. The Mid Hudson Valley Camp serves the following populations: inner city children from Chinatown and the South Bronx, children and adults with developmental disabilities, deaf children, children with cancer, and children living with HIV/AIDS.
Learn more about the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp.
