Harmony Hill of Union

Our History

Harmony Hill began with Gretchen Schodde’s dream to create a retreat center where people could experience renewal and deep well-being. In 1986, Harmony Hill opened its doors as a nonprofit retreat facility focusing on wellness. In 1994, we added our Cancer Program, the heart of our mission, to support those affected by cancer, including caregivers and health professionals. In 2004, we began offering our cancer-related programs at no charge.

Our Present

Today, we serve over a thousand people each year: people living with cancer, seeking a retreat from daily life or wanting to make healthy lifestyle changes. To help support our mission, we rent our facilities to individuals and groups for everything from parties to personal retreats to conferences. We’re proud to be known for generous hospitality and nurturing staff, fabulous meals and a spectacular site. Harmony Hill is also known for being transformative, for those affected by cancer, those who chose to rent a wondrous place for retreat and change, and for the staff and volunteers that work here.

Our Future

We envision a future of growth and sustainability. A future that ensures the continuing evolution of our programs, and the stewardship of our facilities, while being an embodiment of positive, empowering, and inclusive organizational culture. We seek to double the number of free offerings at Harmony Hill to those affected by cancer.