Far from the pressures of the modern world, St. Joseph's in the Hills Retreat House in Malvern, Pennsylvania is nestled among the horse farms of Chester County on 125 acres of beautiful grounds. The Retreat House is located 22 miles west of Philadelphia - just off U.S. 30. There is frequent train service to nearby Paoli, PA. The Philadelphia International Airport is approximately a 40-minute drive.
BY CAR
FROM PHILADELPHIA AND POINTS EAST, NORTH AND WEST…
Follow the PA Turnpike to Valley Forge Exit, or the Schuylkill Expressway to the Route 202 South Exit. Proceed south on Route 202 to the Paoli Exit - Route 252. Proceed on 252 south to Route 30 West. Go West onto Route 30 for 4 stoplights to Paoli Pike (Matthew’s Ford). Bear left onto Paoli Pike and proceed for 3 stoplights. (Malvern Retreat signs will direct you.) Turn right at the 3rd stoplight. This is Warren Avenue. Follow Warren Avenue until you see the sign: St. Joseph's in the Hills
FROM NEW YORK…
Pick up the NJ Turnpike and connect with the PA Turnpike, then follow directions above.
FROM THE PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT…
Take I 95 South to THE BLUE ROUTE "Route 476 North" to I 76 West (Schuylkill Expressway) and the Expressway to the Route 202 South Exit. Proceed south on Route 202 to the Paoli Exit - Route 252. Proceed on 252 south to Route 30 West. Go West onto Route 30 for 4 stoplights to Paoli Pike. Bear left onto Paoli Pike and proceed for 3 stoplights. (Malvern Retreat signs will direct you.) Turn right at the 3rd stoplight. This is Warren Avenue. Follow Warren Avenue until you see the sign: St. Joseph's in the Hills
FROM WILMINGTON, SOUTH JERSEY, AND POINTS SOUTH…
Follow Route 202 North and proceed to the Paoli Pike East Exit. Follow Paoli Pike until you come to the sign: Malvern Prep. This is Warren Avenue. Turn left onto Warren Avenue; St. Joseph's in the Hills Retreat House will be a short distance up on the right
FROM COATESVILLE AND POINTS WEST…
Take Route 30, past Route 29 and proceed 1/4 mile to stoplight. Turn right on Old Lincoln Highway Road; go to third road on right - Bridge Street. Turn right on Bridge Street, go to stop sign, turn right onto King Street. At first light, turn left onto Warren Avenue. Go three blocks to St. Joseph's in the Hills sign on left
PARKING FOR THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER
Upon entering the first gate on Warren Avenue (closest to Paoli Pike), keep to the right when you approach the split in the road. Proceed up approximately one-quarter mile, and the Family Life Center will be immediately on the right hand side. Ample parking is available adjacent to the building.
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