Our Mission
The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus-Mid-Hudson Valley Camp is a place where a Marist approach to ministry, formation and service work together to evangelize young people and adults.
Our Vision
The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus-Mid-Hudson Valley Camp is devoted to Christian evangelization. Here, the presence of God is discovered in a new way by young people and adults alike. Hearts are touched, lives are changed, and “Jesus is made known and loved.”
Founded and administered by the Marist Brothers, a Roman Catholic religious order established for the Christian education of youth with special concern for the poor and marginalized, the Center offers experiences of community, service, and spiritual formation in a setting of great natural beauty. “In this sacred space, on this holy ground, God’s grace touched people in many different ways.”
The Marist values of welcome and acceptance, joyful service to others, community, simplicity, humility and love of God mark the programs offered by the Center as well as the approach of all who live and serve there.
“In this sacred space, on this holy ground, God’s grace touches people in many different ways.”
MBCE is a Community of Belonging
At The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, we invite you into a vibrant community rooted in the Marist approach to ministry, formation, and service. Here, you are not just welcomed—you are embraced, celebrated, and called by name. Guided by the Marist principles of In the Way of Mary, Love of Work, Presence, Family Spirit, and Simplicity, we create a home where every person feels seen, valued, and part of something greater. Whether you arrive for a retreat, camp, volunteer, or wanting to grow deeper in faith, your journey matters here. At MBCE, we strive to be a family united by faith, where everyone belongs.