Frequently Asked Questions

  • We offer day retreats, overnight retreats, and specialized retreats like spiritual direction.

  • Yes! Day Retreats are available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $25 per person, including lunch, coffee, tea, and full access to the property.

  • You can easily book online through our reservation portal HERE.

  • Private accommodations, all meals, access to the grounds, and coffee/tea service.

  • Yes, you’re welcome to explore the grounds before your room is ready at 3 p.m.

  • Rates range from $130 to $160 per night, depending on the accommodation type and day of the week.

  • Yes, there is a $50 charge per additional person beyond two, which covers meals.

  • We offer rooms in the Main Lodge, private Cottages, and secluded Hermitages.

  • We have 33 rooms and a total of 70 beds. Each room has a private bathroom.

  • Yes, linens and towels are included in your stay.

  • Basic toiletries are available, but guests should bring their own shampoo and other personal items.

  • Private bathroom, bed, desk, and either a chair or couch.

  • Each has 5 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a living room, and a screened-in porch. A minimum of 3 bedrooms must be reserved.

  • A one-bedroom unit with a kitchenette, living room, and screened-in porch. Perfect for solitude and reflection.

  • For cottages, at least 3 bedrooms must be booked, but no minimum night stay is required otherwise.

  • It is locked from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. for security.

  • Yes. We offer one-on-one sessions with trained spiritual directors.

  • You’ll explore your relationship with God, reflect on life, and engage in deep listening and discernment.

  • Sessions cost $40–$80 per hour on a sliding scale. Payment by cash or check.

  • Typically, every four to six weeks.

  • Spiritual direction focuses on developing your spiritual life and relationship with God, not solving psychological issues.

  • Contact a spiritual director directly at bobpearsonofs@gmail.com.

  • It dates back to the 4th century with theologian John Cassian and has evolved over centuries.

  • Yes. Overnight guests receive all meals; day retreat guests receive lunch.

    • Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.

    • Lunch: 12:30 p.m.

    • Dinner: 6:00 p.m.

    • Sunday Brunch: 10–11:30 a.m.

  • Yes. Please notify us during booking or at least two weeks before arrival.

  • Yes, the Emmaus Room is reserved for guests who prefer a silent dining experience.

  • Only service or emotional support animals with proper documentation are permitted.

  • Yes. Books in the library are for use during your stay. The bookstore is accessible via front desk assistance.

    • Main Lodge: Check-in at 3 p.m., check-out at 10 a.m.

    • Cottages & Hermitages: Check-in at 3 p.m., check-out at 12 p.m.

  • Yes. We can only guarantee that your room will be ready at 3 pm, but you can use the grounds and facilities until your room is ready. Dinner will be your first meal.

  • Check out is at 10 a.m. for the Main Lodge and noon for hermitages and cottages.

  • Breakfast is at 8 a.m., lunch is at 12:30 p.m. , dinner is at 6 p.m., and Sunday brunch is at 10 a.m. on Sunday (in place of breakfast and lunch).

  • Yes, Mass is at 10:00am on Sundays with Fr. Bob in the indoor chapel.