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Road Scholar Retreats: Shawnee on Delaware, Pennsylvania Road Scholar Retreats: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
SHAWNEE INSTITUTE LAURELVILLE MENNONITE CONFERENCE CENTER
Explore a New Hobby in Unforgettable Experiences in
Breathtaking Shawnee Postcard-Worthy Towns
The Shawnee Inn on the Pocono Mountains’ eastern edge The Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania are a hidden
is the home base for Road Scholar adventurers with a pocket of America where country roads wind among
birds-eye view of the Delaware River. Built in 1911, the inn picture-perfect towns. Here, a mountainside retreat
was purchased in 1943 by bandleader Fred Waring so he center invites Road Scholars to unwind and explore. The
could broadcast his radio shows here. Nuggets of history Laurelville Mennonite Conference Center is located on 600
are a sure thing at every turn. Road Scholars embrace the forested acres with hiking trails, a hilltop prayer labyrinth
outdoors when they set out to bike through Pennsylvania and shaded nooks for friendship and relaxation. Road
or hike the Appalachian Trail. Or indoors, watercolor Scholars join experts here to discover the area, experience
painting and musical adventures take center stage. Fallingwater and other Frank Lloyd Wright masterpieces
and to cycle the Great Allegheny Passage rail trail.
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Information about all retreats at Information about all retreats at
Shawnee Institute Laurelville Mennonite Conference Center
Lodging: Environmentally friendly, historic inn with Lodging: Mountainside center with simple motel-style
unique rooms and ample amenities. rooms with private bathroom.
Good to Know: No alcohol allowed on-site. Cell phone Good to Know: Smoking prohibited. No phones
reception is limited; there is a public phone on the in rooms; courtesy phones in lobbies. Wi-Fi in select
property. Wi-Fi in Pine Room. No TVs. Housekeeping locations. Cell service spotty for T-Mobile; other carriers
once a week. Most meals served buffet-style; bus own have good reception. Housekeeping once a week. Most
table. meals served buffet-style; bus own table.
Go online for more programs, activity levels Go online for more programs, activity levels
and details: www.roadscholar.org/shawnee and details: www.roadscholar.org/laurelville
Other programs at Shawnee Institute Choose Your Pace: Frank Lloyd Wright: Maryland & Penn.: A Bike Trek in
A Hiking Adventure Revolutionary Contributions the Great Allegheny Passage
• Improve Your Game on Historic Shawnee’s
Premier Golf Course (13053ATH) on the Appalachian Trail to Modern Architecture Get ready for a week of bicycling, trail towns
• Bicycling Rails, Trails and Country Lanes in Hike a stretch of the Appalachian Trail in the Join experts in the Laurel Mountains to and outdoor adventure as you join local experts
Rustic Pennsylvania (16480ATH) Pocono Mountains at your own pace, explore immerse yourself in the works of Frank to cycle the Great Allegheny Passage, learning
trails each day and learn about the region’s Lloyd Wright as you explore three of his most the story of the Laurel Highlands.
• Watercolor Workshop in the Poconos With
Artist Toni Chaplin (16912ATH) history from a local historian and park ranger. iconic designs, including a private visit of
Fallingwater. Length: 7 days/6 nights
• Nature Photography in the Poconos with
Photographer Len Rue Jr. (21216ATH) Length: 6 days/5 nights Meals: 17 total
Meals: 13 total Length: 5 days/4 nights Program No. 22004ATH
• Do Re Mi: A Broadway Singing Experience Meals: 12 total
(23109ATH) Program No. 14629ATH
Program No. 1885ATH 2020 Dates: May 17-23, Jun 7-13, Aug 16-22
• Drawing Workshop in the Poconos With Artist 2020 Dates: Apr 19-24, Apr 26-May 1, May 10-15,
Toni Chaplin (23649ATH) May 24-29, Jun 14-19, Jul 5-10, Sep 6-11, 2020 Dates: Apr 5-9, May 17-21, Sep 20-24 Per-person pricing starts at
Sep 27-Oct 2, Oct 4-9, Oct 25-30, Nov 1-6 $1,249 DBL | +$350 SGL
Per-person pricing starts at Note: Bring your own bike for a discount. One night
Per-person pricing starts at $899 DBL | +$100 SGL is spent “off-campus” in Cumberland, Md.
$999 DBL | +$100 SGL
40 Ready for adventure? Call us toll free (877) 426-8056 to get started! For more information and to start your next program visit www.roadscholar.org/retreats2020 41