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A RETREAT IS THE SIMPLEST OF ANCIENT PRACTICES. It involves a decision to step back from the demands of daily life and step into quiet space to remember what is really key for a life lived well. For well over thirty years the Benedictine Center has been helping guests find their way to quiet, prayer, and renewal. Whether you are coming for the first time or returning once again, welcome.

 

The Importance of Retreat

We go about our days inundated by stimuli and making the best decisions we can in the moment. Sometimes, however, God invites us to slow down and tap into a deeper wisdom on the way to the future. To borrow the language of the U-Theory, we move from observing, to retreating & reflecting, to acting in new ways. The Benedictine Center staff considers this a fine description of how the Spirit leads us to new ways of being through retreat.

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Personal Retreat FAQs

What brings people on personal retreat?
Sometimes people find themselves a bit tired, unclear, or fragmented. They might be discerning an important question, honor a time of transition, or wanting to grow closer to God.

 

Why choose the Benedictine Center for my personal retreat?
The Benedictine Center offers a personal touch that only gets better with familiarity. Guests enjoy a private room, made from scratch meals, beautiful art and surroundings, and an intimate setting.

 

What do others do on retreat?
People tend to enjoy their solitude in the midst of community. Guests can participate in the rhythms of monastic life, daily prayer, Eucharist, and shared meals. They often reflect in quiet journaling time, walking in the garden and some choose to meet with a spiritual director either once or daily.

 

What does a personal retreat cost?
The recommended donation varies according to the duration of your stay and whether or not you choose to meet with a director. As a benchmark, an all-inclusive one-night retreat is $108.00. Options extend up to an 8-day retreat.

 

What if I can’t afford the recommended donation?
Thanks to the generosity of other Benedictine Center guests, scholarships are available. There is a simple process to apply that begins by emailing the Benedictine Center or calling 651.777.7251 to inquire.

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Testimonials

Anonymous Patron

“When I see all these people sharing their souls, I can’t help but wonder what mine has to say.”

Anonymous Artist

“Returning for the juried show each year helps me stay at my practice all year long.”

Wendy

“It’s so peaceful here. Even my body feels it when I walk through the door.”

Jim

“Wow. What can I say? I cannot thank you enough for the way that you helped me. This was a wonderful experience—one of a lifetime.”

Mark

“I am moved every time I walk in these doors and encounter a new exhibit.”

Jill

“I am an artist who just moved to town. I have found my people.”

Dr. Mel Kimble

“We found the spiritual atmosphere, architecture and interaction with the community of St. Paul's Monastery as asset to our work . . . the Benedictine Center keeps our focus on the spiritual dimension of life as it unfolds.”

Fr. Chuck Brambilla

“As a staff we were amazed at the quality of our experience together.”

Pastor Ruth Conrad

“God has breathed empowering courage into my life and ministry through times of silence in this beautiful center.”

Aaron Miller, Campus Minister

“The Benedictine Center made our retreat with college students nothing less than spectacular. What we encountered was a true sense of Benedictine hospitality and prayerfulness.”

Nancy

“I can’t believe I slept for twelve hours straight. It must have been what my body needed.”

Dianne

"Our time was peaceful and beautiful and blessed."