What is a St. Anthony’s sponsored retreat?
We feature multiple on-campus retreats that our on-staff Program Coordinator creates and tailors to specific seasonal and spiritual interests as well as social and emotional wants and needs. Our well-known, vetted presenters come from a wide array of backgrounds and interests. They travel here from our own backyard or across the state of Wisconsin and beyond.
To see the list of upcoming Events and Retreats at St. Anthony’s, visit our events calendar page- https://sarcenter.com/events/month/
Rates & Registration
Our rates vary by the length of retreat duration, (2 day overnight or full weekend overnight) and style of retreat, (one-day workshop or evening program) as well as by presenter and topic of interest. Generally, most of our workshops and programs are rated anywhere from a free-will offering to $75 to $140 to $260. The breakdown of amenities based on style of retreat can be found in the retreat description in our events calendar.
Register Here for Events, Workshops & Sponsored Retreats
Discover what makes St. Anthony’s unique
Our historic campus houses a variety of inviting and unique spaces for you to unwind, learn something new, explore nature, self-reflect, rediscover your faith, meet new people, or build closer bonds with friends or relatives. Many life-long friendships began here!
“My stress level goes down as soon as I drive into the parking lot, and it stays down the whole time I’m here.”
-Gordy; Altoona, WI
SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS– If you have specific food allergies or medical dietary needs, please let us know about them at least one week prior to your arrival. Contact Cecilia Gruetzmacher at ceciliag@sarcenter.com or 715-443-2236 ext. 139 to discuss your dietary needs.
OUTDOOR AMENITIES– Enjoy our wooded walking trails, outdoor Stations of the Cross, gazebo, Labyrinth, or just a walk on the front lawn under the magnificent trees.
MARATHON AREA SWIM CENTER– Guests of St. Anthony’s may purchase a day pass at the Marathon Area Swim Association, just a few blocks away, for the discounted price of $5 per day. Visit their website here to see the swim schedules. (You will need to show your name tag or door tag from St. Anthony’s to qualify for the discounted price.)
HOUSE RULES: In order to ensure the comfort and safety of all guests in our home, we ask that you please abide by the following rules. If you are unable or unwilling to abide by these rules, you will be asked to leave, and you will not be issued a refund of your retreat fees.
- No pets allowed, with the exception of licensed service animals. If you need to bring a licensed service animal to your retreat, please submit contact our Center Director, Jackie Kellner, at jackiek@sarcenter.com.
- Shoes must be worn at all times in the dining room and kitchen. Slippers or socks are OK in the other common areas of the house.
- Smoking is not allowed in the house. If you smoke outdoors, please smoke at least 15 feet away from the house.
- Silence – and time for silent contemplation – are vital to the process of spiritual renewal. Even if your retreat is not explicitly described as a silent retreat, please respect others’ enjoyment of silence. It is especially important to respect silence during the night and at all times when you are in or near the sleeping quarters at St. Anthony’s.
Please know that you are included in the prayers of St. Anthony’s staff, residents, and volunteers as your retreat approaches. May you be blessed greatly both in the days before and during your time with us.