Spiritual Retreats &
Group Meetings
Attend or host spiritual retreats and group conferences at the Monastery! Experience a personal retreat for the day or stay overnight, we’re ready to serve you.
Experience Personal Retreats and Group Conferencing at the Benedictine Center
At the Benedictine Center, nestled within the tranquil grounds of St. Paul’s Monastery, we offer sacred spaces for both personal retreats and group conferencing. Our mission is to provide environments that foster reflection, renewal, and connection, honoring the Benedictine tradition of hospitality.
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Personal Retreats
A journey Into Stillness
For over 30 years, the Benedictine Center has been a sanctuary for individuals seeking respite from the demands of daily life. A personal retreat here allows you to step into quietude, embrace prayer, and rediscover what is truly essential.
Guests are welcomed into a peaceful atmosphere, with private rooms, homemade meals, and the option to participate in the Sisters’ daily rhythm of prayer and Eucharist. Whether you’re discerning a significant decision, marking a life transition, or simply yearning for deeper communion with God, our center provides the ideal setting for your spiritual journey.
What Does a Personal Retreat Look Like?
- Your retreat begins the moment you schedule your arrival. Travel to the peaceful grounds of St. Paul’s Monastery knowing we’ll be ready to welcome you with Benedictine hospitality.
- Before your visit, our team will connect with you to understand your hopes and intentions for your retreat. Based on your goals, we’ll offer a suggested itinerary—one that gently balances prayer, rest, and renewal.
- Each day includes nourishing meals: a continental breakfast at 7:30am, lunch at 11:30am, and dinner at 5:30pm. Light snacks and refreshments are always available to enjoy at your leisure.
- Whether you’re seeking stillness, spiritual direction, or simply space to breathe, we’re here to support you. Want to extend your stay or ask questions? Our dedicated staff is happy to help make your retreat meaningful and restorative.
Our Community Is What Brings Us Life And Purpose
Cultivating Community in a Sacred Setting
The Benedictine Center is also an excellent venue for small conferences, meetings, workshops, or planning sessions. We offer a unique blend of professional amenities and personal touch, ensuring that your group can focus on its objectives in a serene environment.
Our facilities include conference rooms accommodating up to 45 people, single rooms for overnight guests, full meal services, and wireless internet access. Groups from various sectors, be it parishes, educational institutions, or nonprofit organizations, have found our setting conducive to meaningful dialogue and collaborative work.
Who is Welcome?
In the spirit of radical hospitality, the Benedictine Center welcomes all individuals and groups, regardless of background or faith tradition. Whether you’re seeking solitude or community, spiritual deepening or organizational development, our doors are open to you.
We believe that every guest is an honored visitor, and we are committed to providing a space where you can encounter peace, beauty, and spiritual nourishment.
To inquire about personal retreats or group conferencing opportunities, please call or schedule a tour today. We look forward to welcoming you to a place where serenity and community converge.