Chestnut Retreat Center is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit organization dedicated to worship, intellectual and spiritual growth, community engagement, and service to others.
Rooted in the Islamic tradition and guided by the values of the Hizmet Movement—a faith-inspired civic movement that emphasizes education, dialogue, and humanitarian relief—CRC provides a welcoming environment where people can gather, reflect, and work together for the common good.
CRC’s religious retreat life is centered on worship, study, and reflection, shaped by a daily rhythm of congregational prayer and learning that has continued on these grounds for more than twenty-five years. This aspect sits alongside CRC’s community programs—cultural gatherings, educational and youth initiatives, interfaith engagement, and service to those in need.
CRC envisions a society where every person is respected for who they are and able to live in peace with themselves and with others.