Pendle Hill
Non-profit OrganizationsPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
Pendle Hill is a Quaker study, retreat, and conference center situated on a 23-acre campus in suburban Wallingford, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia. The organization focuses on embodying the historic testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends, emphasizing peace, truth-speaking and integrity, equality, simplicity, and outreach to that of God in every person. It serves individuals and groups seeking spiritual study, meditation, and communal gathering within a non-profit, faith-based context, and operates within the broader non-profit sector that includes religious and educational institutions. Based in Wallingford, the center supports a community-oriented mission through programs and spaces that facilitate reflection, dialogue, and experiential learning. Recent developments include receiving Level II Accreditation from The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, signaling adherence to recognized standards for arboreta and botanic garden practices. Pendle Hill employs a staff to manage its campus and programs, aligning its operations with Quaker values while engaging with visitors and participants from the surrounding region.