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Potomac Park Retreat and Conference Center offers miniature golf, a coffee shop and a pool, among many other amenities.
POTOMAC PARK
RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER Photos courtesy Potomac Park Retreat and Conference Center
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BY REBECC A TREON
n a corner of Appalachia where the Potomac River marks the boundary between West Virginia and Maryland, not far from the southern border of Pennsylvania, the Potomac Park Retreat and Conference Center is a secluded escape for mindful ministry in Falling Waters, West Virginia. Owned and operated by the Assemblies of God, the retreat center is part of the Potomac Ministry Network and, though it is open to the public, is exclusively available to Christian-based groups. “Everything that we do is focused around the idea of a ministry, which makes us unique,” said marketing manager Ashley Haschemeyer. “We are a Christian ministry, and we strive to partner with other Christian ministries, so it isn’t like a public wedding or meeting venue. It’s a private, religious nonprofit.” On roughly 30 acres, the space is designed with Christian retreats in mind, knowing that groups will want to have worship services, prayer sessions and breakout groups in addition to those on-site activities. The venue offers a range of lodging and meal options, spacious grounds and plenty of recreational opportunities. With the help of its team of on-site planners and staff, Potomac Park sets the scene for an ideal group retreat.
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LOCATION Falling Waters, West Virginia SIZE: 30 acres CAPACITY: 400 overnight guests CONTACT INFO: 855-929-7722 potomacparkretreat.org
