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Only 10 miles from center city Philadelphia, the 42-acre Elkins Estate in Cheltenham Township, boasts two separate Estate houses – the glamorous Elstowe Manor, and the Chelten House, once the home to William L. Elkins, a noted financier, transportation entrepreneur and philanthropist. The Elkins Estate was built in 1896 by Architect Horace Trumbauer, an important architect of the gilded age. He was responsible for designing homes for the wealthiest families in America, as well as major cultural institutions such as the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Rich in history and charm the glamorous Elstowe Manor was built in 1895 and fashioned in Italian Renaissance style. In 1896, Mr. Elkin’s son George W. Elkins commissioned Trumbauer to build Chelten House, a large half-timbered Elizabethan style house.Mr. Elkins was fundamental in the creation of the Pennsylvania Railroad system (SEPTA), redefined the oil refining industry in Philadelphia, and funded many industrial projects including Thomas Edison. The NY Times characterized him as one of the “few men of his time to have had the long and unbroken series of successful achievements.”

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In 1931, the entire Estate was purchased by the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine de’ Ricci. Over the next 75 years, the Sisters conducted religious retreats and days of recollection, and built two additions to Elstowe Manor to house their guests. They also meticulously maintained the buildings and grounds, thus preserving the rich history of the Estate. In 2008, the sisters decided to relocate and the next chapter has emerged, to preserve the legacy of William L. Elkins and his highly visible Philadelphia family. The mission of the Elkins Estate is to preserve the historical integrity of the property, promote and share the legacy of William L. Elkins with the community; with the commitment to follow sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices.The vision of Elkins Estate is to become the finest award winning service venues in the East coast.

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Elkins EstateWEDDINGS

Your destination wedding is waiting for you at the elegant Elkins Estate Mansion. It is the perfect place for your indoor or outdoor fairy-tale wedding. Inspired by the Villa Farnese in Caprarola, Italy, the glamorous Elstowe Manor was built in 1895 and fashioned in Italian Renaissance style.

The 42 acre mansion estate is surrounded by flowering formal grounds with two large fountain ponds. A beautiful Italian trellis is surrounded by rose bushes and stone walk-ways. Enjoy walking through the tranquil meditation gardens and rolling lawns.

•Fairy-tale indoor or outdoor destination wedding •Rich in history and charm •Luxurious ballroom with a large dance floor for 300 people•Romantic wedding suites with fireplace and balcony•Flowering grounds, fountain ponds and meditation gardens

Elkins EstateCORPORATE EVENTS

The Elkins Estate has a variety of elegant conference and meeting rooms. Seating range from 6 to 400 persons comfortably.

Prices vary by season and event.

Enjoy conducting business in our library café with free wireless access.

Or just sit and enjoy reading our collection of holistic wellness books and resources.

Corporate wellness retreats:Stretching class, meditation gardens, nutritional seminar & cooking demonstration, spa package and healthy meals.

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o Yoga Classes, Retreats & Workshops Yoga Classes, Retreats & Workshops o Beautiful Yoga RoomsBeautiful Yoga Roomso Holistic Spa Treatments and Body WorkHolistic Spa Treatments and Body Work o Gourmet Healthy MealsGourmet Healthy Mealso Meditation GardensMeditation Gardenso Library Café, Arts & MusicLibrary Café, Arts & Music

Relax, Refresh, & Renew Relax, Refresh, & Renew It is more than a vacation…It is more than a vacation…

Seva Retreat awaits you to have a life-enhancing Seva Retreat awaits you to have a life-enhancing experience. experience. Learn to understand the deeper meaning of wellness Learn to understand the deeper meaning of wellness and awaken the Mind, Body & Spirit.and awaken the Mind, Body & Spirit.

The vision of Seva Retreat at the Elkins Estate, is to be the premiere wellness center of the East coast.

Our Mission:

Seva Retreat is dedicated to serve our community by teaching people to have a life-enhancing experience and learn to understand the deeper meaning of wellness and awaken the Mind, Body & Spirit.

Our Method:

Utilizing contemporary methods of delivery, we integrate wellness of the mind-body-spirit through holistic health practices, disease preventative lifestyles, and techniques to balance the mind and spirit.

Based on systematic education of legitimate teachings, our mindful retreats continue the rich legacy left by the Estate's previous owners, the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine de'Ricci.

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Our Philosophies and Values:We engage in joint cooperative initiatives with surrounding community groups, business associations, charitable societies, as well as local networks of free thinking individuals.

Our programs will be operated through adaptive reuse of the Elkins Estate in order to preserve the historical integrity of the property, and promote the legacy of William L. Elkins.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices

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If you are interested in getting involved with If you are interested in getting involved with our community, our community,

please email us at please email us at info@elkinsestateretreat.orginfo@elkinsestateretreat.org

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1750 Ashbourne Road1750 Ashbourne RoadElkins Park, PA 19027Elkins Park, PA 19027

Phone:Phone: 800-765-6554 800-765-6554email:email: info@elkinsestate.orginfo@elkinsestate.orgvisit us at: visit us at: www.elkinsestate.orgwww.elkinsestate.org or www.sevaretreat.orgwww.sevaretreat.org

Drive:Drive:20 minutes from Center City Philadelphia20 minutes from Center City PhiladelphiaAbout 2 hours from Manhattan About 2 hours from Manhattan About 3 hours from DCAbout 3 hours from DC

SEPTA Train Station:SEPTA Train Station: Elkins Park (R1-Airport and Center City)Elkins Park (R1-Airport and Center City)

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o Yoga Classes, Retreats & Workshops Yoga Classes, Retreats & Workshops o Beautiful Yoga RoomsBeautiful Yoga Roomso Holistic Spa Treatments and Body WorkHolistic Spa Treatments and Body Work o Gourmet Healthy MealsGourmet Healthy Mealso Meditation GardensMeditation Gardenso Library Café, Arts & MusicLibrary Café, Arts & Music

Relax, Refresh, & Renew Relax, Refresh, & Renew It is more than a vacation…It is more than a vacation…

Seva Retreat awaits you to have a life-enhancing experience. Seva Retreat awaits you to have a life-enhancing experience. Learn to understand the deeper meaning of wellness Learn to understand the deeper meaning of wellness and awaken the Mind, Body & Spirit.and awaken the Mind, Body & Spirit.

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