Stays & Retreats

Planning details to help your retreat go smoothly

Personal Retreats

Quiet, private stays for rest, prayer, and reflection.

Group Retreats

Simple, structured space for small to mid-size groups.

Facilities

St. Rita Retreat Center offers simple, comfortable spaces

Personal Retreats

For quiet time, prayer, rest, and personal reflection

St. Rita’s welcomes individuals seeking a few days of quiet, space, and renewal. Whether you’re coming for personal prayer, writing, rest, or discernment, we provide a simple, peaceful environment to step away from daily noise.

People often come for

personal prayer or spiritual direction
quiet rest and reflection
focused writing or study
time of transition or discernment

What’s Included

During a personal stay, you can expect:

A private guest room
Access to the chapel and grounds
Quiet spaces for reading and reflection
Clearly communicated quiet hours
Simple hospitality and orientation upon arrival

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Group Retreats

For groups seeking focused time in a quiet, natural setting.

St. Rita’s Retreat welcomes small to mid-size groups seeking space for reflection, connection, learning, or renewal. Whether your group gathers for spiritual formation, wellness practices, team development, or intentional community time, our setting supports focused, distraction-free retreats.

This space works well for:

Spiritual or faith-based retreats
Wellness, contemplative, or mindfulness groups
Workshops and small intensives
Young adult, college, or emerging leader gatherings
Intergenerational groups seeking shared quiet and connection

We welcome groups who value simplicity, respect, and thoughtful use of shared space.

Spaces & Support

Groups may have access to:

Meeting spaces for sessions and discussion
Simple lodging options
Shared dining areas
Outdoor spaces and walking paths
Chapel access for groups who wish to use it

What We’ll Need From You

To confirm availability and fit, it helps to know:

Preferred dates (or a flexible timeframe)
Approximate group size
Lodging needs
General purpose or flow of your gathering
Any accessibility considerations

Sharing this early helps us respond clearly and efficiently.

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Facilities

St. Rita Retreat Center offers simple, comfortable spaces designed for quiet reflection and group retreats. The property includes a historic friary, a guest house for overnight stays, and wooded grounds with trails and outdoor prayer spaces.

Cozy room with round tables, chairs, floral centerpieces, a lit fireplace with a crucifix above, bookshelves, and wooden ceiling beams.

The Friary

The original building, once home to Augustinian priests, now serves as the central gathering space for retreats. The friary includes the main dining hall, kitchen, and a small chapel. The dining hall comfortably hosts group meals and meetings, and during cooler months the fireplace creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Both the hall and chapel can be used for group sessions and breakout gatherings.

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The Guest House

The guest house provides overnight accommodations for up to 30 retreatants. Fifteen private rooms each include two single beds, a desk, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. Many rooms include a balcony or small patio overlooking the surrounding hills. Two rooms are accessible. The guest house also contains a meeting room with comfortable seating and a small raised stage with an altar suitable for Catholic Mass.

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Wooden gazebo on green grass surrounded by trees with mountains visible in the background under a clear sky.

The Grounds

Sixty-three wooded acres surround the retreat center, offering quiet places for reflection and prayer. The grounds include walking trails, outdoor Stations of the Cross, a grotto gathering area with a stage, and a Chartres-style labyrinth. Throughout the property, small shrines and natural spaces invite visitors to slow down and reconnect.

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