Retreats
You shall go out in joy, and be led back in peace;
the mountains and the hills before you shall burst into song,
and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12
Our retreat house chapel is a sanctuary of peace.
Santa Rita Abbey’s retreat house is beautiful; its surroundings are themselves a prayer. A vast western sky has things to tell us of God, both day and night. Mountains speak in solidity and reassurance. But we are a monastic place, a place in which the sisters’ simple life, their fidelity to silence, the sacred word, and liturgy lend meaning to the retreatants’ experience.
“Retreat” is a strange word to signify something very positive: an opening of the heart to quietude and the opportunity to rest in the mystery of one’s inner longing. We welcome persons of all faiths as well as seekers unsure of what they are looking for.
Our retreatants are free to attend the sisters’ liturgical services from the guest chapel, or choose to enjoy the peace of the Retreat House chapel, their rooms or the majestic outdoors. They know that they have entered a living tradition in which prayer and laughter, welcome and labor run like a current just beneath the days of solitude they have come to enter.
Our retreats are individual and we do not give spiritual counseling or talks. The retreat is an encounter with God.
On a practical level, the retreat house offers a small kitchen and dining room, in which the guests prepare their own meals. Basic, simple to prepare foods are provided. Those with particular dietary needs or preferences may bring their own food with them.
To inquire about reservations call (520)455-5595, ext. 1; or email [email protected]
2025 Suggested offering–
- $75.00 per night for a single room
- $110.00 per night for one person in the double occupancy suite (St. Joseph’s)
- $150.00 per night for two people in St. Joseph’s
Offerings should be made by cash or check as we are unable to process credit or debit card payments.
Please note:
- If this will be your first retreat here, we request that you obtain a reference from your spiritual director, pastor, or priest ahead of time.
- If you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms in the days leading up to your retreat, please contact us to re-schedule.
To inquire about reservations call (520)455-5595, ext. 1; or email [email protected]
The retreat house library
