Personal Retreats
Solitude or Conversation or Sleep
Some folks come to The Convent to enjoy solitude, prayer and reflection. Others come for “conversations of consequence” and interaction. Others come simply to sleep long and hard, take naps at will, eat good meals, and stare at the wall. And some come for all three. Whatever you need, that’s what we want for you.
You can read about one guest’s experience here. Might give you a taste of what you can look forward to.
Accommodations
You’ll have your own private room with a comfortable queen-size or full-size bed . All your bedding is provided. Each room also has a dresser, closet, nightstand, comfortable rocking chair, and writing table. You also have your own individual controls for heat and air-conditioning. Bathrooms are equipped with plenty of towels, washcloths, soap & shampoo.
The second floor, where most of our guests stay, contains five large bedrooms. At the end of the hallway are three full bathrooms that we monitor through the day for cleanliness. We also have a nice third floor attic space that’s fully renovated. It contains two dormer rooms, a living room, skylight, and a full-sized bathroom with both a walk-in shower and large claw-foot bathtub.
Meals
You’re welcome to help yourself to food supplied in the kitchen for breakfast, lunch and snacks. We typically have plenty of fresh fruit, whole grain bread, oatmeal & cereal, sandwich stuff, organic peanut butter, preserves, etc. We’ll provide a dinner meal and leave it out for you. You can either take it to your room to eat in privacy or join others at the table.
We should confess that we’re coffee snobs. (Yes, it’s true.) We get freshly roasted La Terza coffee weekly, grind it in a professional burr grinder, and brew it at 205 degrees using filtered water. It’s available early in the morning and through the day. For those who prefer tea, we have a nice selection of regular and herbal ones.
Internet
We hope you’ll escape from all media and “electronic leashes” while you’re retreating, but if a Wi-Fi connection is critical to you, we’ve got you covered.
Donations
We ask for a donation of $50 per night for an individual, $60 per night for a married couple sharing a room. If you want to do a full day retreat, we ask the same ($50 / $60). This includes housing and meals. Your donations make it possible for this ministry to continue, providing a place of peace and rest for others.
Reservations
Go to this link to learn about making a reservation, then email Jody (jody at sustainablefaith dot com) to ask further questions and reserve your place.