Perfection in a Retreat Center on Cape Cod
Just Blocks from the Ocean, this Retreat Center within a village has everything to Make for a Dazzling stay.
Driving to the Craigville Retreat Center is a treat in itself. Meandering on a slightly curved road passing colorful houses on street with names like Strawberry Hill.
The retreat center, in the town of Centerville, MA sits within a village neighborhood among 150 well maintained yards and houses are the many buildings that make up the retreat center.
Craigville can host 1 person in an apartment or 184 guests utilizing all the lodging. Guests can choose from a self-contained cottage with kitchen and living areas or bedrooms & meeting space in the Inn all while enjoying our meal service.
Though we specialize in hosting nonprofit groups who are looking for a place to gather, we encourage all groups looking for a gathering space to inquire.
What makes us unique?
11 Lodging Options (4 Cottages, 4 Apartments and our larger accommodations, the Manor, 1 Sunset Lodge, 1 Craigville Inn, .)
Sits on a bluff overlooking a salt marsh of Nantucket Sound and Red Lily Pond
Private Craigville Beach Access
Nearby Cape Cod Attractions
Morning and Evening Strolls through the Village.
With so many ecological wonders within a hike or paddle, our retreat center is perfect for groups looking for natural setting.
Lodging Options
We have four, self-contained cottages with kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms. The smallest accommodates 8 guests, the largest 12.
The Manor sits on the bluff looking onto the Craigville beach and features lodging and meeting for groups of 15-23 guests in a total of 9 bedrooms, most with a bathroom. Enjoy the living area with a brick fireplace, central heat, kitchen, and beautiful sun porch.
Overlooking the beautiful salt marsh of Nantucket Sound, Sunset Lodge features lodging and meeting space for groups of 30-45 guests. There are 11 bedrooms (single and double beds), each with a bathroom, as well as a living area with a stone fireplace, central heat, a meeting room with tables & chairs, a beverage & snack area, an enclosed porch, and a dining area.
Right in the heart of the Village and across from the center “greens” lawn. The Craigville Inn and can sleep 15 to 55 guests. Two stories, the first floor has 12 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 2 half baths, and a large dining room. The second floor has 17 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, and 2 half baths, both single & double-sized beds available. There is a meeting area with tables & chairs and a front porch.
The Marshview, Manor Lower, & Seaview Apartments
Overlooking the Salt Marshes, the Marshview apartments are wonderful getaways for individuals, couples, or program leaders.
Each apartment’s kitchenette features a fridge, toaster oven, microwave, and coffee maker.
Seaview offers a full kitchen.
Meeting Areas
With so many. meeting and gathering areas in indoor and outdoor spaces, we can surely accommodate just about any group size. Check out some of our most popular places to gather below and see a full gallery.
The Manor
The living room with fireplace has ample couches & chairs for seating.
A sunroom also provides a cozy meeting room.
Sunset Lodge
The Lodge has a living room with couches & fireplace. A larger meeting room serves as a gathering area for larger groups. Chairs, tables, and sofas can be configured to meet group needs.
Craigville Inn Meeting Area
A meeting area at the front of the Craigville Inn serves as a gathering place for groups.
The Tabernacle
From mid-spring through mid-Fall, the beautiful and historic Craigville Tabernacle, seating up to 250, can be used for large meetings, gatherings, worship, or seminars.
The side doors & windows open up completely in good weather for a refreshing setting.
Dining Hall
Holds up to 130 people and provides beautiful views of our Red Lily Pond. Year-round meeting area.
Outdoor Chapel
Bench seating for up to 50 people
Outdoor Areas
There are a number of areas around the retreat center and village for small groups to gather
With so much to do during your stay, you are welcome to enjoy lots of activities.
Craigville beach with private access, volleyball and tennis courts, a picnic area, Red Lily Pond, a small outdoor vespers circle, a playground for children, the “Green” lawn area and a ball field.
Stay at Craigville Retreat Center
When you stay with us at Craigville Retreat Center, we will do our very best to make sure your have a comfortable and enjoyable time. Our friendly staff goes above and beyond to work with you to plan meal service and provide you with everything you need.
With such a variety of lodging options and meeting areas, in such a beautiful location, we have the pleasure of working with many different types of groups who come here to run their programs. If you aren’t sure if Craigville Retreat Center is right for you or your group, send us and email and we are happy to answer any questions you may have.
Customers
Many of the groups that come to Craigville Retreat Center have been coming for years and we always welcome returning guests. Sometimes we host new groups, whatever the case may be, we are here to make our customers happy.
If you still aren’t sure about reserving your stay, see some of the types of groups that stay with us:
Medication groups, ecological groups, bird-watching groups, church/synagogue retreats, choirs, book clubs, high schools: leadership, confirmation, campus ministries, non-profit seminars & workshops, spiritual practice retreats, and more, all are welcome!