Marist Brothers Center @ Esopus
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • MBCE Staff
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  • News and Events
    • Esopus Essentials Campaign
  • Facilities
    • L'Hermitage
    • Main Retreat House
    • Holy Rosary
    • Outdoor Adventure
  • Mid-Hudson Valley Camp
    • Donate to the Mid-Hudson Valley Camps
    • Mission Statement
    • Individual Camp Information >
      • Adult Vacation
      • Camp Angels
      • Deaf Camp
      • Special Kids 1
      • Special Kids 2
      • Molloy Freshman Camp
      • Sacred Heart Camp
      • Sister Pat's Camp
      • Young Adult
    • Schedule
    • Pictures of Facility
    • Acceptances >
      • Deaf Camp
      • Kids 1
      • Camp Angels
      • Adult Vacation
      • Sacred Heart
      • Kids 2
      • Young Adult
      • Wait List
  • Ways to Help
    • Volunteering
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About Us

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The Marist Brothers of the Schools, a Roman-Catholic order of religious brothers, acquired the property in 1942. Originally a preparatory school for young men discerning their Marist vocation, The Marist Brothers' Center at Esopus has long been a haven for young people seeking to develop and nurture a spiritual life. Each year nearly 4, 000 young people spend  time at the retreat house. 

The Center stretches over 120 acres of Hudson Valley landscape: pine knolls, shale outcroppings, tended lawns, and wooded paths winding down to the banks of the Hudson. As rich in history as aesthetic beauty, the property is part of the original grand Hudson River estates of John Jacob Astor and Oliver Hazard Payne.

Mid-Hudson Valley Camps

In the summer months, the Main Retreat House is transformed into the Mid-Hudson Valley Camps.  The Marist Brothers' Center at Esopus is the home for 9 weeks of camp for special needs populations.  This wonderful ministry speaks to the dream of the founder of the Marist Brothers,
St. Marcellin Champagnat, to reach out to young people especially the most in need and neglected by society.
 
Click Here to find out more About the Mid-Hudson Valley Camps

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©2013 MBCE  | PO Box 197 Esopus, NY 12429  |  845-384-6620  | info@maristbrotherscenter.org
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • MBCE Staff
    • MBCE Board of Directors
    • Directions
    • Contact Us
  • News and Events
    • Esopus Essentials Campaign
  • Facilities
    • L'Hermitage
    • Main Retreat House
    • Holy Rosary
    • Outdoor Adventure
  • Mid-Hudson Valley Camp
    • Donate to the Mid-Hudson Valley Camps
    • Mission Statement
    • Individual Camp Information >
      • Adult Vacation
      • Camp Angels
      • Deaf Camp
      • Special Kids 1
      • Special Kids 2
      • Molloy Freshman Camp
      • Sacred Heart Camp
      • Sister Pat's Camp
      • Young Adult
    • Schedule
    • Pictures of Facility
    • Acceptances >
      • Deaf Camp
      • Kids 1
      • Camp Angels
      • Adult Vacation
      • Sacred Heart
      • Kids 2
      • Young Adult
      • Wait List
  • Ways to Help
    • Volunteering
    • Giving
    • Leave A Legacy
  • MBCE Store