How much does it cost to make a retreat at St. Anthony's?
The offering for most weekend programs is $200 per person. This includes all meals, a private room with a shared bathroom in the hallway, and linens and towels. A limited number of rooms with a private bath is available on a first-come-first-served basis for $20/night. Some programs may include an additional fee for retreat materials such as a book that you keep at the end of the retreat. Gift certificates and scholarships are available.
The cost of a private retreat varies, depending upon the length of your retreat and the number of meals you take at St. Anthony’s. See the “Private Retreats” page of our website for a price list and more information about making a private retreat.
What happens during a retreat weekend?
What do I need to bring with me when I come on retreat?
Remember to bring layers of clothing, so that you’re prepared for both cool and warm temperatures! In wintertime, the delightful 100-year-old hot water radiant heating system responds to temperature changes throughout our 150,000-square-foot home a little more slowly than modern forced-air systems in a standard-sized home. In summertime, our early 20th-century air conditioning, aka the strategic opening and closing of perfectly aligned windows, does a nice job of keeping the house cool, but the rooms will be warmer than rooms in a home with a modern AC system. In spring and autumn, we are blessed with both cool and warm temps – often in the course of a single day. Plan to experience the cyclical cooling and warming of Mother Earth a little more intimately than you do in a modern climate-controlled home, hotel, or conference center!
In addition to layers of comfortable, casual clothing, plan to bring the following: an alarm clock; your toothbrush and other toiletries; flip flops or shower shoes; and any books, journals, or other materials that help you quiet your heart, your mind, and your soul. Please note that you will have access to a fully stocked art room while you are on retreat! Please also note that we provide soap, clothes hangers, blankets, and fans. A limited number of alarm clocks, hair dryers, and space heaters is available. Toiletry items, including toothbrushes and toothpaste, are available for a nominal charge.
Last, but not least: remember that your time of retreat is a time of simplicity: a time to disconnect and hit the pause button. We encourage you to leave your cell phone, laptop, and other electronic devices at home or powered off and stored in your car for the duration of your stay. A guest telephone and computer are available for your use in an emergency.
Are non-Catholics welcome?
YES! People of any – or no – faith tradition are welcome to continue or begin their search for spiritual growth, self-knowledge, and inner peace at St. Anthony’s. In the Franciscan tradition of reverence for all, we strive to provide an environment of hospitality to all who come seeking to deepen their spirituality and awaken everyday encounters with the Divine.
What is a silent retreat?
Is it possible to come on retreat at times other than those on the schedule?
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