2026 Friends Prayer Retreat — October 8–11

Come & retreat… into a time of prayer! Join us for an awesome weekend of prayer, praise, testimonies, and fellowship with believers.

We've believed and prayed over the years that each retreat would be better than the last — and the Lord has been so faithful in answering. We believe this year will be the best prayer retreat we've ever experienced. Come in faith! Come with expectancy!

About Us

19 Years in the Making

How it all started — and why we keep coming back.

Friends gathered in prayer, hands on a young man's shoulders

We are a group of believers in Christ, coming together now by the grace of God for 19 years. We come from different cultures, houses of worship, and backgrounds. We were founded by a group of medical students who consistently gathered and met each year to lift up the name of the Lord and grow in their faith — together.

Just as the disciples in the upper room, we meet in one accord, and wait upon the Holy Spirit to move and release fresh tongues of fire upon us. Our vision is to come together as one voice, clamor to heaven, and pray.

There is a feast that the Bridegroom invites us to — join us as we replenish our minds and hearts, gaining wisdom as the Holy Spirit imparts. We'd love to see you there.

"May the grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, the very love of God, and the sweet fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us now and forever more, for surely goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives, and we shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever." Amen.

All-Inclusive

Everything Is Taken Care Of

Your per-person registration covers the whole weekend — so you can focus on what really matters.

Three Nights of Lodging

Check-In: Oct 8 at 7:00 PM
Check-Out: Oct 11 at 11:00 AM
Bedding and towels are provided.

We've reserved rooms in the Riverside Manor. See the gallery here →

All Meals Daily

Three full meals on Friday and Saturday. Breakfast is served Sunday morning before departure. (No meals are served Thursday on arrival.)

Round-Trip Coach Bus*

Depending on the number of interested attendees, we'll provide a bus to and from the retreat site — with pick-up and drop-off locations in Queens & Long Island — at no additional cost.

Use of the Grounds

Worship and meeting spaces, prayer rooms, and Tuscarora's 37-acre lakeside campus — with room for reflection, games, and campfires.

*Dependent on the number of interested attendees.

What to Expect

Prayer, Worship, Reflection & Fellowship

We begin Thursday evening, October 8 at 7:00 PM with a hearty time of prayer, sharing the full agenda for the weekend, and testimonies of the Lord's faithfulness.

Spend Time with God

An intense weekend of prayer, worship, preaching, and testimonies — time set apart from the noise of everyday life to draw near to Him.

Pray for Each Other

"Intercession is the truly universal work for the Christian. No place is closed to intercessory prayer: no continent, no nation, no city, no organization, no office. No power on earth can keep intercession out." — Richard Halverson

Pray for the Nation

"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land." — 2 Chronicles 7:14

The Friends Prayer Retreat group together

Smiling group of retreat attendees together

Agenda

A Day at the Retreat

Thursday and Sunday differ to accommodate members' arrival and departure times. Below is our standard daily flow for Friday & Saturday.

5:00 – 7:00 AM	Praise & Prayer
7:00 – 8:30 AM	Personal time / prepare for the day
8:30 AM	Breakfast
9:45 – 10:45 AM	Teaching (45 min teaching · 15 min reflection)
10:45 – 11:45 AM	Prayer on topics presented
12:30 PM	Lunch
1:45 – 2:45 PM	Worship
2:45 – 3:45 PM	Teaching
3:45 – 5:15 PM	Break (fellowship & free time)
5:30 PM	Dinner
6:45 – 7:30 PM	Praise
7:30 PM →	Prayer / Teaching or Activity

Meals are served family-style, promptly at the times above. Service lasts one hour.

The Venue

Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center

Nestled in the quiet foothills of the Pocono Mountains along the Delaware River, Tuscarora has been offering Christian hospitality since 1972 — a distraction-free setting made for retreat, refreshment, and genuine connection with God.

37-acre lakeside campus on the Delaware River
About 90 minutes from New York City
Comfortable lodging with bedding & towels provided
Hot, family-style meals served daily
Meeting rooms, prayer rooms & worship spaces
Recreation: walking paths, gymnasium, game room & more

Visit Tuscarora's Website

Tuscarora Inn & Conference Center 3300 River Rd, Mt. Bethel, PA 18343
Get directions →

Good to Know

Come Prepared

What to Bring

Bible, notebook & pen
Comfortable clothes and shoes
Toiletries
Earplugs
Extra cash — including an offering for the leaders serving over the weekend

Bedding and towels are provided — one less thing to pack.

October in the Poconos

Expect crisp fall weather — typically around 64°F during the day and 40°F at night. Bring layers and a warm jacket for evenings, especially if you'll be out by the campfire.

Save Your Spot

Registration & Payment

Your per-person registration covers lodging, meals, round-trip coach bus from Queens & Long Island, and full use of the grounds. We do ask that you bring extra cash for an offering for the leaders participating during the weekend — however much the Holy Spirit leads you to give.

Per Person

Pricing

Triple occupancy: $300.95
Double occupancy: $402.02
Children (17 & under): $135
All rooms have two queen beds. Triple means three guests share the room, with two comfortable sharing a bed.

Step 1

Complete the Form

Fill out the 2026 registration form with your details and room preference.

Step 2

Reserve Your Spot

Reserve your spot with a $175 deposit via Zelle to Yesenia Egner. Please include your full name with your payment. Balance due by October 1, 2026.

Can't Make It This Year?

Let Us Pray for You!

If you're not able to attend, we'd still love to lift you up. Send us your prayer request and we'll cover you before, during, and after the retreat.

Send Your Prayer Request