** Due to the impact of Hurricane Ian, we are not taking new bookings at this time**
On occasion, each person needs time away from the busy and hectic pace of life, even if it is only for a day. Jesus himself spent time in the desert in prayer with his Father. A 1-Day (Desert Day) retreat is a quiet day of reflection for pilgrims looking to spend time with the Lord and reflect upon their life and their relationship with God. These retreats include exploration of the matters of the heart, a meeting with a priest, and availability of Mass and Confession.
There is the option to spend just the day at OLPH, meeting with your Spiritual Director once or to stay overnight, providing for two meetings with your Spiritual Director. All meals are included.
Please note: It is also possible to make a private day of retreat without a Spiritual Director.
Check-in: Check-in is at OLPH's Maxine & Ray Schirmer building between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on the first day of your retreat. Should you find that your travel plans necessitate arrival or departure outside of normal business hours, please contact us to facilitate arrangements.
Accommodations:
You will have a private room and private bath. Sheets and towels are provided. You will want to pack comfortable clothing, medications, and personal care items. If you are in need of a hair dryer, please bring one. Once final registration is completed and payment is received, OLPH will send you an email with additional information regarding arrival.
Meals:
Retreatants will be provided a Continental Breakfast daily. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon and Dinner at 5:00 pm, both in the Dining Hall. Your villas will also have some individually packaged snacks for you, as well. If you would like to bring additional snacks and/or foods for dietary requirements - please feel free to do so.
Please communicate to us as part of your registration packet completion, if you have any dietary restrictions. We will do our best to accommodate.
Retreat Availability and Registration: If you are interested in a 1-Day (Desert Day) retreat, please click here and identify your available days. Retreats must be booked at least 30 days in advance.
Cost: Day-only: $50.00 (includes lunch, tax, and fees) Overnight: $125.00 (includes private room, dinner, breakfast, lunch, tax, and fees)
Cancellation within 30 days of arrival result in forfeiture the retreat fee.