Pendle Hill Quaker Center for Study and Contemplation

Pendle Hill is a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center located on a campus in suburban Wallingford, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. It was named for Pendle Hill in Lancashire, England, that the first Quaker preacher described as the site of his calling to ministry. Founded in 1930, Pendle Hill offers programs open to people of all faiths. These programs include residential study programs, online and on-campus short-term courses and retreats, conference services, publications, leadership training, a walk-in bookstore, hybrid daily meeting for worship, dining services, and a bed and breakfast. Educational Programming The center offers a variety of online and on-campus programming. The residential study program includes a curriculum of worship, work, study, and service where people typically enroll for ten or more weeks of residential study, typically during the "Spring Term" course offered each year. Short-term courses of two to seven days are offered throughout the year on themes including Quaker faith and practice, nonviolent direct action, prophetic witness, and arts and spirituality. Online programs are also available throughout the year, including free lectures, free reading groups, and free daily meeting for worship. All events and programs are available to the public. Campus The campus includes a 1-mile perimeter walking trail, which is open to the public, as well as a wetland, koi pond, gardens, native meadow, a library and art studio, and historic buildings. The property, originally purchased in 1929, was only 7 acres of land that had previously been developed as an arboretum, and included "The Barn" and "Main House," both of which were built in the late 1800s. The property expanded over time to what is now 24 acres with 13 buildings. The arboretum still exists and houses a variety of exotic and native trees, including an American Beech that is well over 300 years old.