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Drawn to a spiritual retreat but still have questions before taking the plunge? Take a look at our articles.
by Gabriel
What is a spiritual retreat?
What is a spiritual retreat?
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Maison de la Parole
In Beaugency, above the Loire, Ursuline sisters and lay people welcome you, alone or in a group, in a 17th-century convent. Come to rest, pray, or discover the Bible.
Saint-Jacut Abbey: a retreat by the sea
On a peninsula along the Emerald Coast, Saint-Jacut Abbey has welcomed guests since 1875, with the Sisters of the Immaculate. People come for a spiritual retreat, a family vacation, or a few days of quiet, with the sea at the end of the garden.
Agostiniane di Lecceto
Located 10 km from Siena, in a forest of holm oaks, the Eremo di Lecceto is one of the cradles of the Order of Saint Augustine. Augustinian nuns have lived there since 1972, welcoming those who seek silence and prayer.
Monastero Sant'Antonio in Polesine
In Ferrara, the Benedictine nuns of Sant'Antonio in Polesine welcome a few guests to their monastery, founded in 1257. Visitors come for the silence, prayer with the sisters, and the 14th-century frescoes in their choir.
Viboldone Abbey
At the gates of Milan, the Benedictine nuns of Viboldone Abbey open their home to those seeking God, meaning, or simply a time of silence, beneath vaults painted nearly seven centuries ago.
Carmel of the Holy Curé of Ars and St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus
In Ars-sur-Formans, about thirty kilometers from Lyon, the Carmelite nuns welcome young women who wish to discern a monastic vocation, during a retreat of silence and prayer just steps from the sanctuary of the holy Curé.
Badia Fiorentina
Experience a spiritual retreat with the Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem, between the Badia Fiorentina in the heart of Florence and their hermitage at Gamogna, nestled in the Tuscan Apennines.
Glenstal Abbey of St. Joseph and St. Columba
In County Limerick, Ireland, the Benedictine monks of Glenstal open their guest house and hermitages to those seeking silence, prayer, and a true pause, at the heart of an estate of forests and lakes.
Abbazia di Casamari
In Veroli, in Lazio, the Cistercian monks of Casamari open their 13th-century abbey to those seeking a time of prayer, silence, and community life.
Maison de la Visitation in Tazert
In Tazert, a village in Morocco located 60 km east of Marrakech, the Maison de la Visitation sits at the foot of the first hills of the Atlas Mountains. The…
Abadia de Nossa Senhora de São Bernardo
In São José do Rio Pardo, in the interior of the State of São Paulo, the Cistercian monks of the Abbey of Our Lady of St Bernard welcome those seeking a time of prayer and retreat. Founded during the first half of the 20th century, the monastery combines the centuries-old Cistercian tradition with a history deeply rooted in Brazil. Here, the rhythm of the Divine Office, silence and monastic life offers an opportunity to step away from everyday life and return to what matters most.
Sanctuary of Notre-Dame des Enfants
In Châteauneuf-sur-Cher, in the Cher, the sisters of the Missionary Fraternity of the Holy Spirit welcome you at the foot of a Marian basilica unique in France, for a time of prayer, silence, and encounter.
Our Lady of China
At Our Lady of China, in the countryside of Tainan, Taiwan, the Brothers of Saint John welcome retreatants and groups in a peaceful setting, surrounded by rice fields. A unique place, with Chinese architecture, for a spiritual retreat, prayer, and discovering the Church in Taiwan.
Prieuré de Chancelade
Just outside Périgueux, in the Dordogne, Chancelade Abbey welcomes retreatants for a time of spiritual retreat, prayer, and renewal with the Canons Regular of Saint-Victor. In this thousand-year-old abbey in the heart of Périgord, visitors can take a few days to step back, join the liturgical offices, and enjoy the peace of the place.
Our Lady of New Clairvaux Abbey
In the peaceful countryside of northern California, the Trappist monks of New Clairvaux welcome you for a retreat of silence and prayer, among vineyards and orchards. A unique place to slow down and find renewal, alongside a remarkable abbey church built with stones from a 12th-century Spanish Cistercian monastery.
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Monastero Maria di Magdala
The Monastero Maria di Magdala, a Dominican monastery, is located in the Marche region, in Macerata (Via Rocco Chinnici, 3), between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines. It is a place of peace, ideal for individual or group retreats (for young people, women, and men), offering times of Eucharistic adoration and guidance along the path of faith.
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Carmel d'Angers
In the heart of Angers, in Maine-et-Loire, the Carmelite sisters welcome you to experience a spiritual retreat in an atmosphere of silence, prayer, and fellowship. Located just a few minutes' walk from the Château d'Angers, the Carmel offers a true haven of peace within the city. Whether you wish to deepen your faith, discern a vocation, or simply take a break from daily life, this Christian retreat in Angers allows you to find renewal in the spiritual tradition of the Carmel.
Abadia de Santa Cruz
The Abbey of the Holy Cross (Santa Cruz) is a Cistercian monastery located in the interior of the state of São Paulo, in Itaporanga. It is a place of prayer, work, and community life, where the monastic tradition remains alive and accessible to those seeking a time of spiritual retreat, inner guidance, or simply a pause from the ordinary rhythm of life. The imposing church, surrounded by the tranquil landscape of the Brazilian interior, naturally invites recollection and a deepening of the Christian faith.
Notre-Dame de l'Hermitage
Located in the Vallée du Gier, between Lyon and Saint-Étienne, Notre-Dame de l'Hermitage is the motherhouse of the Marist Brothers. A true haven of peace in a lush, tree-lined valley, the Marist Brothers welcome you for a spiritual retreat in the rhythm of community life.