Individual, Hermitage Retreats in Sacred Silence

  We are dedicated to exclusively offering individual hermitage retreats. Our non-group & non-preached retreats allow retreatants to simply "come away" with Jesus into the wilderness, let go of distractions, and receive from Him in silence and solitude. In many ways, the time here is meant to be like a personal “desert day”: a step away from the noise of daily life to rest and be renewed in the Love of the Trinity. Spouses, friends, and groups who come to retreat at Patris Corde observe the same solitude and silence for the entire retreat. 

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  The retreat center rests on 200 acres, is surrounded by national forest on several sides, and offers walking trails and open spaces designed to foster prayer. Outside of time in the hermitage, retreatants often spend their days walking the trails, visiting the Chapel of St Joseph, and, if desired, speaking with their spiritual director either over the phone or on site once per day. 

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  We strongly encourage that cell phones be reserved for emergencies or spiritual direction only, allowing the heart to enter deeply into the stillness that so often becomes clouded by our busy day-to-day lives. 

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  Each hermitage is simple, comfortable, and fully furnished, oriented toward mountain views with large windows. Bread, cheese, fruit, coffee, and tea are provided, along with a small refrigerator and single-burner range for light cooking. Many retreatants bring additional food. 

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  Our suggested donation is $125 per night, which helps cover part of the cost of each retreat. The remaining expenses are sustained through the generosity of donors who share in our mission of providing a place of prayer and renewal in the Church. If the cost would make it difficult for you to come, please let us know. We would be glad to talk with you as we do not want finances to stand in the way of you going on retreat.

We hope to be able to welcome you to this unique space of prayer! 

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