Programs
Explore/Inquire About a Customized Personal Retreat
The experienced members of the Benedictine Center staff enjoy helping women and men like you find just the right blend of resources for their unique spiritual journeys. With a better sense of your preferences in terms of timing, special diets, accommodations and more, we will help you plan your retreat and gather any resources you might need, […]
Spiritual Direction (virtual, one-on-one)
We are currently offering Spiritual Direction via telephone or web only. The recommended donation for one-on-one spiritual direction is $75. Registration for this program is used primarily to log payments.
Quiet Retreat (1 night)
A Quiet Retreat gives you one night away from responsibilities. The room and three home-cooked meals are prepared with a personal touch. You are welcome but not obligated to join the Sisters for prayer. Take in the art, read, or walk the labyrinth as you choose. The time is yours. Some guests find it helpful to […]
Peace Retreat (2 nights)
A Peace Retreat helps you settle in to the calm that greets you at the monastery doors. Day 1 helps you familiarize yourself with the beauty and resources. Day 2 allows you the freedom to linger without travel. Day 3 allows you to ease back into normal life. The Peace Retreat helps you begin to feel […]
Peace Retreat (2 nights)
Often people who are feeling called to integrate the disciplines of silence and spiritual practice into their lives choose a retreat of three nights or more. A Sustaining the Practice Retreat invites a person to set aside a significant window of time (between 3 and 7 nights) for renewal and growth. One can explore the riches of […]
Day of Prayer (no overnight)
A Day of Prayer is a simple way to step into some quiet. Enjoy a private room and whatever degree of solitude you prefer. Some guests join the Sisters for midday prayer and visit with them at lunch. Others prefer to journal, read, pray and walk the grounds at their leisure. The monastic library, art […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - July 9, 2025
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - August 13, 2025
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - September 10, 2025
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - October 8, 2025
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - November 12, 2025
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - December 10, 2025
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - January 14, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - February 11, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - March 11, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - April 8, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]
Evening of Contemplative Fellowship - May 13, 2026
The Evening of Contemplative Fellowship (ECF) gathers on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at St. Paul's Monastery from 4:00-7:00pm. This gathering is an opportunity to further deepen and support perseverance and consistency with daily, individual Centering Prayer practice. This group is open to new members. Regular attendance is encouraged but not required month […]