Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

 

What does it cost?

Prayer Days

The recommended contribution for a prayer day is $65.00. There is no deposit for prayer days.

 

Retreats

The recommended contribution for retreats is $130.00 per night per person. For retreats less than 30 days, the deposit is $50.00; for 30-day retreats, the deposit is $100.

At the time you make your reservation, you’ll be asked to give a $50 non-refundable deposit (or $100 non-refundable deposit for 30-day directed retreatants). That deposit goes toward your total cost for the retreat. The cost of retreat is $130/night/person. Your balance is due before you leave the Retreat House. WE DO NOT KEEP YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER ON FILE. You must either pay your balance online using our Donate page or by visiting the Reservations Office to pay your balance by check, cash or credit card. Thank you.

We aware that there are those who wish to make a retreat for whom the full recommended contribution is not possible. Please come and know that you are very welcome even if circumstances allow you to give only a portion of the suggested offering.

 

What is the difference between an individual “private” and "individually directed" retreat?

Individual Private Retreat

A private retreat is for someone who simply wants to spend time in solitude and quiet for prayer and reflection without a spiritual director.

 

Individually Directed Retreat

An individually directed retreat is also for someone looking for solitude and quiet and who would like to meet with a spiritual director.  Normally you meet over the course of the retreat, but it may be less frequent according to your desire.

 

What is a “silent” retreat?

A silent retreat (individually directed, private, or group) provides time to get away from the often hectic pace of daily life for rest, reflection and prayer. Retreatants enter into silence at the start of their retreat and remain silent (including meals) throughout their stay, except during conferences with their spiritual director and their participation in the celebration of Eucharist.

 

Is there a daily schedule for retreatants?

Retreat structure varies according to the program: individually directed retreats offer one meeting each day with a spiritual director; private retreats focus on personal reflection and prayer without a director; and group retreats (days of prayer and weekend retreats) feature conference talks. All retreats provide ample time for solitude, relaxing, reading, thinking, and praying. Eucharist is celebrated daily, usually at 11:30 A.M.

 

Meal times are scheduled as follows:

 

Breakfast—8:00 A.M. • Lunch—12:00 noon • Dinner—5:30 P.M.

 

What should I bring?

Casual clothing, comfortable shoes for walking, toiletries (including sunscreen), sun hat, water bottle and perhaps a journal and a good book or two. Note: the retreat house bookstore offers a good selection of inspirational books for purchase.

Bed linens, towels and soap are provided.

 

Do any of the rooms have private baths?

No; each of the forty-five single private rooms is equipped with a bed, desk, chair, sink, and a set of bath towels and bed linens. Bathroom and shower facilities are centrally located on each corridor.

 

What if I get hungry between meals?

Complimentary beverages, fruit, and light snacks are always available in the main dining room.