Quiet Retreats • Daily Prayer

Find Stillness, Deep Presence & Sacred Rest

SACREDRETREAT offers a quiet sanctuary for spiritual renewal. Join our weekend programs, explore our prayer gardens, or book a private stay to reconnect with your inner peace in our historic, tranquil grounds.

Open Year-Round
Guided Meditation
Historic Grounds
Morning mist over the quiet prayer gardens at our retreat center

Morning Stillness

Find peace in our prayer gardens

Daily Mindfulness

Reflective sessions every morning

Open
12k+
Retreat Meals

Nourishing souls with organic, locally sourced fare

8+
Prayer Spaces

Restored chapels for silent, deep contemplation

5k+
Guest Stays

Providing sanctuary for seekers and weary hearts

RETREATS & PRAYER PROGRAMS

Find Stillness in Our Weekend Programs

Join our community for guided retreats, silent prayer, and workshops designed to nourish your spirit and deepen your faith.

Silent Weekend of Grace
OCT24
Open
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Main Chapel & Gardens

Silent Weekend of Grace

A guided weekend of silence, centering prayer, and contemplative walking through our sacred oak groves.

12 spots
Mindfulness & Scripture
OCT28
Open
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Library Hall

Mindfulness & Scripture

Explore the intersection of ancient monastic wisdom and modern mindfulness practices for daily peace.

8 spots
Autumn Renewal Retreat
NOV02
Open
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Lodge & Grounds

Autumn Renewal Retreat

A full weekend of communal worship, shared meals, and quiet reflection in the heart of the season.

20 spots
Saturday Morning Prayer
NOV04
Weekly
8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Chapel Courtyard

Saturday Morning Prayer

Join our local community for morning lauds, scripture reading, and fellowship in the garden.

50 spots
Journaling for the Soul
NOV09
Open
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Reflection Room

Journaling for the Soul

Learn the art of contemplative journaling as a tool for spiritual growth and daily discernment.

6 spots
Advent Preparation Day
NOV14
Notice
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Main Chapel

Advent Preparation Day

Prepare your heart for the coming season with guided meditation and liturgical reflection.

35 spots
GROUP BOOKINGS

Planning a group retreat or prayer gathering?

We offer private lodge facilities, chapel access, and catering services for church groups and spiritual organizations.

Daily Reflections

Mindfulness Journal

Daily scripture meditations and guided prompts to nourish your spiritual stillness.

Updated Daily
Our Sanctuary

Explore our sacred spaces

Discover the quiet corners of our retreat center. From the stone chapel to our wooded trails, find the space you need for rest and renewal.

Sunlit stone chapel interior with wooden pews
Chapel

Stone Prayer Chapel

A quiet space for reflection and prayer.

Main Sanctuary
Large wooden dining tables in a bright hall
Dining

Communal Dining Hall

Sharing meals and fellowship together.

East Wing
Stone labyrinth set in a lush green garden
Grounds

Meditation Labyrinth

Walk the path of inner stillness.

West Garden
Quiet forest path with dappled sunlight
Trails

Wooded Prayer Trails

Nature trails for silent contemplation.

North Woods
Peaceful courtyard with stone arches and plants
Grounds

Cloister Courtyard

A sheltered space for quiet reading.

Central Cloister

Plan your visit

We welcome guests for individual retreats and group bookings. Contact us to arrange your stay or schedule a tour of our grounds.

Spiritual Guidance

Meet our retreat guides and ministers

Our ordained ministers and spiritual directors provide a calm, supportive presence to help you navigate your journey of prayer and reflection.

Abbot John, Lead Retreat Director
Lead Retreat Director30+ Years Ministry

Abbot John

Spiritual Formation & Retreat Programs

Abbot John has dedicated three decades to monastic life and spiritual formation. He oversees our retreat programs, ensuring a peaceful environment for all who seek silence, prayer, and pastoral listening.

Spiritual DirectionMonastic TraditionRetreat Planning
Available for private consultation
Our Team

Spiritual Guides & Instructors

Our guides are here to support your spiritual journey through prayer, study, and quiet contemplation.

Brother Thomas, Retreat Director & Spiritual Guide

Brother Thomas

Retreat Director & Spiritual Guide

Focus: Contemplative Prayer & Silence

Brother Thomas facilitates our weekend silent retreats, guiding guests through ancient monastic prayer traditions and daily mindfulness practices.

Silent PrayerMonastic Life
Sister Elena, Pastoral Counselor & Liturgist

Sister Elena

Pastoral Counselor & Liturgist

Focus: Individual Listening & Liturgy

With a background in pastoral care, Sister Elena offers one-on-one spiritual direction and leads our daily chapel vespers and morning lauds.

Pastoral CareLiturgy
Father Julian, Retreat Facilitator & Theologian

Father Julian

Retreat Facilitator & Theologian

Focus: Scripture Study & Theology

Father Julian leads our seasonal scripture workshops, helping retreatants deepen their understanding of sacred texts through meditative reading.

ScriptureTheology
Mother Sarah, Community Elder & Garden Guide

Mother Sarah

Community Elder & Garden Guide

Focus: Nature Contemplation & Peace

Mother Sarah oversees our prayer gardens, teaching guests how to find spiritual stillness through the rhythms of the natural world.

Nature PrayerStillness

Daily Prayer Rhythms

Structured chapel hours for communal and private meditation.

Pastoral Listening

Confidential spiritual direction for all retreat guests.

Sacred Hospitality

Welcoming all seekers into our quiet monastic sanctuary.

Interested in booking a retreat or speaking with a guide?

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Host a Retreat

Plan your sacred gathering

We welcome church councils, youth groups, and prayer circles to our sanctuary. Reserve your space for a weekend of stillness and spiritual renewal.

Church Councils

Host your leadership team for strategic planning, prayer, and vision-casting in our quiet chapel.

Weekend retreatsView details
Youth Ministries

Provide a space for young hearts to disconnect from digital noise and reconnect with their faith.

Weekday sessionsView details
Prayer Circles

Deepen your community bond through guided meditation, scripture study, and silent reflection.

Day-long eventsView details