Retreat Details
Day retreat schedules vary.
Retreats are silent as to foster your recollection and prayer.
The abbey does not provide meals as part of the retreat.
Over-night accommodations are not provided.
You are welcome to come earlier or stay later than the scheduled retreat events.
Regularly scheduled prayers take place with the abbey community in the abbey church. That schedule can be found here.
During some retreats there may be photography, filming, audio recording or other means of capturing your image or voice for media or other printed materials (including social media and websites). Please contact us if you have any concerns.
Retreats are limited to 100 people.
Reservations are required and must be made online only.
Upcoming Retreats
Saturday, September 16
The Most Holy Eucharist with Fr. Victor Szczurek
Saturday, October21
Prayer Doctrine of St. Teresa of Avila with Br. Mark Charlesworth
Saturday, November 18
How to Read the Bible with Fr. Sebastian Walshe
Saturday, December 16
Christmas Preparation with Fr. Alan Benander
Saturday, February 10
Preparing for Lent with Fr. Miguel Batres
Saturday, April 13
Universal Call to Monasticism with Fr. Basil Harnish
Saturday, May 18
The Blessed Virgin Mary with Fr. Peter Adrian Miller
DRESS CODE
St. Michael’s Abbey is a sacred place for prayer and reflection.
In an effort to cultivate a spirit of recollection in the church and at events hosted by the abbey, we ask that you dress in a dignified manner and refrain from wearing revealing or inappropriate attire (including tank tops, muscle shirts, shorts, yoga pants, etc.), and please cover any tattoos that may be offensive to others.
Thank you very much and may God bless you.
Contact Information: For information on personal, large group, or over-night retreats,
please contact the Retreat Director at retreats@stmichaelsabbey.com
Registration opens 30 days before the retreat.
Upcoming Retreats
Saturday, October 21
Prayer Doctrine of St. Teresa of Avila with Br. Mark Charlesworth
This retreat will teach you how to pray according to the doctrine of St. Teresa of Avila and apply the analogies of prayer to the spiritual life of today.
Schedule
8:30 a.m. : Check-in (abbey courtyard)
9:00 a.m. : Conference #1
10:30 a.m. : Conference #2
12:00 p.m. : Sext (Midday Prayer) in the abbey church
Lunch (not provided)
1:00 p.m. : Conference #3
3:00 p.m. : Q&A concerning prayer
Confessions available in the abbey church from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. You are welcome to stay for Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Vespers at 5:00 p.m. in the abbey church.
Retreat Cost: $50 per person
Saturday, November 18
How to Read the Bible with Fr. Sebastian Walshe
Learn how to go deeper into God’s Word.
Schedule
8:30 a.m. : Check-in (abbey courtyard)
9:00 a.m. : Conference #1
10:30 a.m. : Conference #2
12:00 p.m. : Sext (Midday Prayer) in the abbey church
Lunch (not provided)
1:00 p.m. : Private Prayer / Confessions
3:00 p.m. : Conference #3
You are welcome to stay for Rosary at 4:30 p.m. and Vespers at 5:00 p.m. in the abbey church.
Retreat Cost: $50 per person