Enjoy quiet serenity nestled in the rolling Ramapo Mountains of northern New Jersey. The beautiful modern facility is set within a 100-year old 30-acre country estate adjacent to a wilderness preserve.

The estate features three houses (each of which can be rented) which provide a comfortable and reflective atmosphere for individuals and groups. The accommodations include 31 bedrooms, 70 beds, private baths, meeting and conference rooms for up to 75, chapel, library, elevator access, handicap accessibility, and a menu which provides groups with a variety of home-made meals.

For 800 years, the Carmelites, a Roman Catholic religious community of Friars, have walked in the footsteps of Jesus Christ and lived a life of silence and solitude. Carmel Retreat embodies the spirit of Elijah the Prophet, and Mary, the mother of Jesus. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we offer all the people of God an atmosphere of peace, solitude and hospitality.