A private retreat can be from a day to a month long; when extended beyond a month, we refer to it as a sabbatical. To retreat is to withdraw. In a spiritual sense, a person making a private retreat withdraws from everyday life to spend time in intentional prayer and reflection in a place where one’s responsibilities are lessened – it is a good opportunity to take a fresh look at life, to sort things out, and to reflect on what really matters. It is a time to journey inward: a time to listen to your inner voice…

To make a sabbatical connotes a spiritual dimension and quality that is different from a vacation. Sabbaticals are open to all people. People seeking a sabbatical are invited to begin the process by completing an application package.

Sacred Space is a peaceful, reflective environment where you can rest, care for yourself, and deepen your relationship with the Divine. Sacred Space has five cozy bedrooms complete with a double bed, private bathroom, desk and chair, and lounging chair. The space includes a shared kitchen, laundry facilities, and a common room. Sacred Space is set aside especially for those who wish to focus on their relationship with God by making a sabbatical or a private retreat.

Two chapels and daily mass are available.

“Humility. Simplicity. Charity.”

The last words of Blessed Emilie Gamelin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence