Far-A-Way
Archdiocesan Retreat House
Elegantly landscaped and overlooking Filucy Bay on Puget Sound, Far-A-Way Retreat House is a beautiful and unique location for small retreats, workshops, seminars and meetings.
This turn-of-the-century estate has been renovated to capture the beauty of the original architecture. Inside, high-beamed ceilings, warm furnishings and stone fireplace give a comfortable feel to the spacious living room. For overnight stays there are 8 bedrooms in the main house and 4 additional bedrooms in the Guest House (Tender Leaf Manor) located a few feet from the side of the main building.
Our ministry at The Far-A-Way Retreat House is an extension of the ministry of the Archbishop of Seattle: to serve the needs of the parishes and faith communities of the Archdiocese of Seattle through retreat ministry, hospitality, and prayer.
It is our hope that, as leaders you will take advantage of the wonderful resources available for personal, professional and spiritual renewal that can be found at the Far-A-Way Retreat House. Far-A-Way Retreat House is an ideal setting to facilitate your staff retreats; small group retreats for men, women or couples; In-service days; RCIA retreats; training; Jesu Caritas Groups; on-going education and formation experiences.
What you’ll find at Far-A-Way:
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A warm comfortable setting
4 acres for walking
A beautiful beach
A small Eucharistic chapel
Lots of space to relax
Hot Tub
BBQ grill
Far-A-Way has 12 bedrooms and up to 26 beds (Each room has at least one full bed with some Queen and King) We also have 2 Sofa Sleepers and Roll-Away Beds |
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Fully equipped kitchen
Clean, comfortable bedrooms
Big screen TV
Wireless Internet Access
Basketball court
Sauna
Volleyball court |
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Reservations:
Made through the Registrar at the Palisades - Please ask for Far-A-Way when you call.
from Seattle 206-748-7991
from Tacoma 253-927-9621
Toll Free 800-330-7622
Fax 206-382-3482
E-mail: FarAWay@SeattleArch.org
Registration Inquiries 206-748-7991 ext, 5111
Retreat House Address:
6505 Cliff Ave. Road
Longbranch, WA 98351
Facility Management:
Char Foutch 253 884-9331
Directions –
From Seattle and Tacoma
#1 From Seattle/Tacoma, take I-5 south from Seattle to Bremerton exit (just past Tacoma Dome) and cross the Narrows Bridge toward Bremerton (this is Hwy. 16).
#2 Go past Gig Harbor to Purdy Exit (on the right side of the freeway).
#3 In Purdy, go to the intersection of Hwy. 302, then turn left at intersection (at the light next to the shopping area). Go west toward Key Center.
#4 You will now drive about 18 miles on this road (you're on what's called the Key Peninsula Hwy.). Go straight through Key Center. Go through tiny community of Home and straight on through Longbranch. Go one mile past Longbranch to 72nd Street.
#5 At 72nd Street, turn left; go past stop sign at foot of hill and through dead end signs. At boat ramp, 72nd turns left and becomes Cliff Ave. Road. Go north on Cliff Ave. Road about ½ mile.
#6 You'll pass more dead end signs, then 'Far-A-Way" is on the left.
From Bremerton - Drive toward Tacoma (Hwy. 16) to Purdy Exit. Go to second light and turn right at the intersection of Hwy. 302 by shopping center; turn right and follow steps #3 thru #6 of above directions.
From Shelton - Drive from Shelton to Allyn (Hwy. 302) and on to Key Center. Turn right at Key Center and follow steps #4 thru #6 of above directions.
Fees for the Use of Far-a-Way
09-10 Far-A-Way Prices (PDF)
Retreat House & Grounds Rental Rates for Groups for Single Day Use of Far-A-Way
Facility Use - Per Day/Part of Day $580.00
- For groups exceeding 30 participants, an additional $12 per person is charged for each person past the 30th participant.
Retreat House & Grounds Rental Rates for Overnight Groups at Far-A-Way
Facility Use - Per Day/Part of Day $450.00
Facility Use - 5 days $1,800.00
In Addition to Facility Use Fees, a Per Person Fee is also charged for Overnight Accommodations at Far-A-Way
Lodging for Meetings – Nonprofit Organizations
Single per night $52.00
Double (per person) per night $47.00
Lodging and Meeting Room Costs for Catholic Groups
Weekend Use of Far-A-Way $1,625 for a weekend use and no lodging charge for the first 20 people! This fee includes use of the bulding for a 48 hour period (Friday eve - Sunday eve)
Meals - Meals are not provided at Far-A-Way. However, we do have a full kitchen that is available for groups to use and we also have a list of catering professionals in the area who are available for groups. You may also bring in your own catered or boxed meals. The dining room comfortably seats up to 26 guests. Caterers and guests can have access to the spacious home style kitchen which offers every convenience.
Contact us for suggested menus for groups who wish to prepare their own meals.
E-mail: FarAWay@SeattleArch.org
