The Loretto Motherhouse in central Kentucky is home to Knobs Haven and Cedars of Peace, ecumenical retreat ministries of the Sisters of Loretto. The spaciousness of the 780-acre farm and the hospitality of the Motherhouse community create a welcoming, reflective space for individuals and groups. Located there are Knobs Haven and Cedars of Peace:
Knobs Haven offers space to individuals or groups of up to 27 for a weekend, a few days, or a week. Groups generally
bring their own leader/facilitator, although arrangements can be made for retreat facilitation.Contact information:
JoAnn Gates CoL
515 Nerinx Rd.
Nerinx, Ky 40049
270-865-2621
knobshaven@yahoo.com
Cedars of Peace is a cluster of seven cabins located in a wooded area about a half mile from the main Motherhouse buildings. Cabins are available for
individuals wanting a place of deep quiet and solitude. Most retreatants stay for two-six nights, although some stay up to a year.Contact Information:
Susan Classen CoL
515 Nerinx Road
Nerinx, KY 40049
270-865-5291
cedarsofpeace@kyol.net
Loretto Spirituality Center is conveniently located southwest of Denver, and offers accommodations for one-day or overnight retreats, days of reflection, workshops, meetings and conferences.
Its location allows for a panoramic view of the mountains on the west, and of Lake Marston on the south. The surrounding grounds provide natural beauty and opportunity for a peaceful stroll on a lovely walkway or restful time on benches along the way.
Loretto Spirituality Center is ideal for private retreats for individuals
who are seeking a place to relax, reflect, to pray and to spend some time
alone. Spiritual direction is available for a modest fee when pre-arranged.
Contact information:
Joan Spero SL
303-986-1541
lorettospirit@yahoo.com
El Convento is conveniently located in central El Paso on the grounds of Loretto Academy and offers accommodations for one-day or overnight retreats, days of reflection, workshops, meetings and conferences.
El Convento offers space to individuals or groups of up to 30 (some rooms double occupancy) for a weekend, a few days, or a week. Groups bring their own leader/facilitator. Close to Juarez for immersion retreats. Close to Juarez for immersion retreats
Contact information:
Carmen Pell
1300 Hardaway
El Paso, Texas 79903
915-566-8400
pell@loretto.org
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Other retreat centers with Loretto affiliation:
Loretto Spiritual Renewal Center, located in Kremmling, Colorado, offers spiritual direction, retreats, grief counseling as well as meeting
space.
Contact information:
Mary Ellen McElroy SL
(970) 724-3319 (Kremmling)
(303) 233-4553 (Lakewood)
memcelroysl@yahoo.com
The Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center is nestled in a cedar forest on the shores of Lake Pomme de Terre in the Ozark foothills of south central
Missouri. Our mission is to provide solitude and contemplative space for
retreat periods of one day up to one week. The Center
has four private hermitage settings in one building, and offers spiritual resources such as a library, a quarter-mile Stations of the Cross walk, and a large Labyrinth. One need only bring personal items and food for meals (unless a nearby restaurant is used). We provide towels, bedding, and fully equipped kitchens. There is no charge for our hospitality, though tax-deductible contributions are welcomed.Contact information:
Martha Fly, CoL
816-806-3895(general information)
hsrc3@juno.com or 816-363-3968 (to make a reservation)
Visit our web site at http://www.hermitageretreats.org
White Wing Dove Renewal Center is located in Keithville, Louisiana, near Shreveport. Featuring 20 acres of paths leading to the area wildlife which includes the white wing dove, this center is limited to four
overnight guests. It can accommodate more for daytime retreats. This is the perfect place to journal on the porch swing or pray in the meditation room.Contact information
Lillian Moskeland CoL
whitewingdove@bayou.com
call us: 1-318-925-6309
toll free at: 1-800-466-0082
website: spiritualdreamcatcher.org
The Waterfall Reflection Space is located 60 miles outside of Denver in Lyons, Colorado. It offers wonderful opportunities to enjoy nature, solitude, and contemplation in a quiet and secluded mountain area. There are two rustic cabins, simply furnished, which can accommodate two or possibly three persons overnight.
Contact information:
Anna Koop SL
akoopsl@juno.com