PILGRIM PLACE IN CLAREMONT

Pilgrim Place Stands Apart from the Run-of-the-Mill Retirement Communities

After a national search of retirement communities, we chose Pilgrim Place for several reasons. It had a demonstrated longtime history of welcoming and including everyone (singles and couples, people from various faith traditions or none, LGBTQ people). We also liked that Pilgrim Place feels like a neighborhood within the City of Claremont, an easy walk to hiking trails, shopping and dining in Claremont Village and the Metro Link to LA. The proximity to the Claremont Colleges campus brought access to top-notch music…

Great Active Community in Great Surrounding Area

I have been living at Pilgrim Place for close to two years and could not be happier! It is an active and vibrant retirement community of caring persons dedicated to the values of justice, peace, and care of the earth. It is also in walking distance to the 5 area Claremont California colleges (which offer free concerts, speakers, and courses) and the downtown Claremont village with cafes, movie theater, weekly open street market, etc. Numerous progressive faith communities and grocery stores are within a short drivi…

I love living at Pilgrim Place because residents share common values of peace, justice, and care for the earth. This is a very active retirement community where we continue to work to build a better, kinder world. The noon meal brings everyone together for delicious food and fascinating conversations. The resident-led educational forums and musical programs are ideal for life-long learning. The Art Center provides space where I can pursue artistic endeavors that there wasn't time for when working full-time. I'm gra…

This is a wonderful, vibrant, joyful community. I'm daily amazed with the dedicated staff, beautiful grounds and architecture, and thoughtful residents. Peace, justice, and care for the earth really are in practice at Pilgrim Place!

I love being a Pilgrim Place resident because of our shared values of peace, justice, and care for the earth. As residents, we feel compelled to continue participating in the good work of making this a better world. I'm also grateful that I entered the community in my 60's so that I can enjoy all of the opportunities offered at Pilgrim Place, the nearby Claremont Colleges, and the charming Claremont Village, including shops, restaurants, and events.

Great place for active, engaged retirement!

Are you looking for an active retirement Community where you can pursue interests that were hard to find time for when working full time? Do you value peace, justice, and care for the Earth? Is living in an intentional community that cares for one another important to you? Do you enjoy attending educational and cultural events? If so, Pilgrim Place may be the place for you! Pilgrim Place Independent Living homes are filled with persons who spent their careers serving others through NGOs, Peace Corp, academia, tea…