... The TAT Foundation guide to hermitages, cabins, and other places for spiritual reflection.

This listing of retreat facilities will help you find a place of solitude to spend quiet time in reflection. Places offering only communal meals are included, and noted as such, for consideration of those doing fasting retreats. Places with shared kitchen facilities are included and noted as such. Facilities requiring previous instruction, active guidance or a particular belief-system are not included.

Many facilities require reservations, sometimes months ahead due to popularity. (For a last minute budget alternative, try an inexpensive motel room with kitchenette, especially during an area's off-season.) The majority are run by religious organizations but welcome all guests. Also, many either operate on a suggested-donation basis or reduce charges for those unable to pay the full amount. Costs under $40/night or the equivalent are noted as "economical." Stays of a week or longer are sometimes discounted. Note: left-click on underlined text for additional information.

Wondering how can you make the best use of time spent in solitude? Check the article on solitary retreats by Shawn Nevins in the November 2002 TAT Forum.

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Retreat Facilities - United States:                       Other countries State / Territory -------------------- Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Dist. of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York No. Carolina No. Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island So. Carolina So. Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington Washington, DC West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Alabama	Facility	Comments	Contact
Fort Mitchell, AL 36836	Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat	New hermitage for solitary retreats. Economical for a week or more.	Phone (334) 855-4474 or
Guntersville, AL 35976	Mystic Journey Retreat Center	Non-sectarian Zen center. Details about accommodations unknown.	Phone (205) 582-5745; no e-mail.

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Alaska	Facility	Comments	Contact
Juneau AK 99801	Shrine of St. Therese	Cabins for solitary retreats.	or phone 907-780-6112

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Arizona	Facility	Comments	Contact
Benson, AZ 85602	Cascabel Hermitage Assn.	Three remote hermitages for solitary retreats. Donations.	or ; phone 520-212-2473 or 212-4628
Black Canyon City, AZ 85324	Our Lady of Solitude	Hermitages for solitary retreats.	; phone 623-374-9204
Cortaro, AZ 85652	Desert House of Prayer	Hermitages for private retreats. Very conducive to solitude.	or ; phone 520-212-2473 or 212-4628 Phone (520) 744-3825
Cortaro, AZ 85652	Redemptorist Renewal Center	Hermitages for private retreats.	Phone (520) 744-3400
Pearce, AZ 85625	Cochise Stronghold B&B	Tipi and cotttage for solitary retreats.	or phone (877) 426-4141
Sedona, AZ 86336	Angel Valley	Tipis or rooms in Guesthouse. Shared kitchen.	or phone (928) 634-1320 * (800) 393-6308
Sonoita, AZ 85637	Santa Rita Abbey	Private rooms with shared kitchen. One self-contained apartment.	or phone (520) 455-5595

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Arkansas	Facility	Comments	Contact
Eureka Springs, AR 72632	Little Portion Retreat Center	Private rooms with use of stocked kitchen for solitary retreats.	Res: (479) 253-7710, info: 253-7379; no e-mail
New Blaine, AR 72851	Hesychia House of Prayer	Hermitages for solitary retreats.	Phone 479-938-7375 or
Parthenon, AR 72666	River Spirit Retreat	Guest cottage & gate house. Hermitage under construction.	or phone 870-446-5642

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California	Facility	Comments	Contact
Big Sur, CA 93920-9656	New Camaldoli Hermitage	Rooms and five hermitage trailers for private retreats.	(831) 667-2456 8-11:30 AM and 1:15-5 PM or
Carmel Valley, CA 93924	Casa De Las Rosas	2BR/2BA furn. home across from Our Lady Mt. Carmel Church	Phone (309)579-2032 for reservations / availability;
Hayfork, CA 96041	Silver Springs Mountain Retreat	Lodge, cabin and tent camps for private retreats. Rustic. Economical.	Phone (707) 496-8840 or
Mountain Ctr, CA 92561	Zen Mountain Center	Hermitage cabin & tent space for self-contained retreats.	Phone (909) 659-5272 or
Nevada City, CA 95959	Ananda Meditation Retreat	Cabins and cottages for solitary retreats.	or phone (530) 292-3024
Nevada City, CA 95959	Crystal Hermitage Guest House	House for solitary retreats.	or phone (530) 478-7587
Ojai, CA 93023	The Ojai Foundation	Canvas domes, yurts, and tipis on wooden platforms. Economical.	or phone 805.646.8343
Ojai, CA 93023	Ojai Soul Arts	Self-contained private suite and cottage for solitary retreats.	or phone 805-746-1657
San Rafael, CA 94901	Santa Sabina Center	Hermitage for private retreats.	or phone (415) 457-7727
Sierra Madre CA 91024	Mater Dolorosa	Hermitage for solitary retreats. Economical.	Phone 626-355-7188 or

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Colorado	Facility	Comments	Contact
Colorado Springs 80921	Benet Pines Retreat Center	Three hermitages for private retreats.	Phone (719) 495-2574 or
Crestone, CO 81131	Yeshe Khorlo Retreat Center	Cabins for solitary retreats. Economical.	or phone (719) 256-5224
Crestone, CO 81131	Nada Hermitage	Hermitages for private retreats. Spiritual Life Institute.	or phone (719) 256-4778
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147	Spirit Rest Retreat	Private rooms or forest hermitage yurt. Shared kitchen facilities. By invitation only.	; phone (970) 264-2573 or (800)-2-SPIRIT
Snowmass, CO 81654	St. Benedict's Monastery	Private rooms for solitary retreats. Shared kitchen facility (stocked).	or phone 970-927-1162

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Connecticut	Facility	Comments	Contact
Gaylordsville, CT 06755	Oratory Retreat Center	Hermitage in the woods for private retreats.	or phone 860-354-8294

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Florida	Facility	Comments	Contact
Ona, FL 33865	Rasayana Cove	Cabin for private retreat. Meals provided.	or phone (863) 494-7565

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Georgia	Facility	Comments	Contact
Hiawassee, GA 30546	Enota Mountain Retreat	Cabins and camping sites.	E-mail form; phone 706-896-9966 or 800-990-8869

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Hawaii	Facility	Comments	Contact
Holualoa HI 96725	Holualoa Coffee Cottage	Cottage for private retreats. (Kona Coast, Big Island.)	Phone 808-322-0886 or

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Idaho	Facility	Comments	Contact
Mesa, ID 83643-5005	Marymount Hermitage	Cabins for private retreats. Economical.	or phone 208-256-4354

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Illinois	Facility	Comments	Contact
Chillicothe IL 61523	Noahs Ark Cabin & Chapel	1BR furn. cabin, river front, separate chapel, private kitchen.	or phone 309-579-2032
Frankfort IL 60423-8330	Portiuncula Center	Hermitages for private retreats.	or phone 815-464-3880
Stockton, IL 61085	Christ in the Wilderness	Hermitages for private retreats.	Use e-mail form on web site or phone (815) 947-2476
Woodstock IL 60098	Resurrection Center	Hermitage for private retreats. Economical.	or phone 815-338-1032

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Indiana	Facility	Comments	Contact
Mt St Francis IN 47146	Mt. St. Francis Retreat Center	Lakeside hermitage.	or phone 812-923-8817

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Iowa	Facility	Comments	Contact
Dubuque, IA 52003-9501	Our Lady of the Mississippi	Several guest facilities for solitary retreats.	E-mail or phone (563) 582-2595
Hiawatha, IA 52233	Prairiewoods	Two hermitages for solitary retreats. Economical.	Use inquiry form on web site or phone 319.395.6700
Toddville, IA 52341	The Ark	Hermitage for solitary retreats. Economical.	or phone (319) 294-0941

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Kansas	Facility	Comments	Contact
Holton, KS 66436	The Sanctuary	Secluded hermitage cabin for private retreats. Economical.	or phone (785) 271-1850

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Kentucky	Facility	Comments	Contact
Martin, KY 41649	Mount Tabor Retreat Center	Hermitage for private retreats. Economical.	or phone (606) 886-9624
Nerinx, KY 40049-9999	Cedars of Peace	Seven cabins for private retreats. Economical.	or phone 270-865-5291

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Maryland	Facility	Comments	Contact
Leonardtown MD 20650	Camp Maria Retreat Center	A cottage for private retreats in a serene setting overlooking beautiful Breton Bay.	or phone 301-475-8330

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Massachusetts	Facility	Comments	Contact
01230 Great Barrington, MA	East Mountain Retreat Center	Open Apr-Oct. Private rooms with stocked kitchen. Econ.	or phone 413-528-6617
Spencer, MA 01562-1233	Abbey Retreat House	Eleven private rooms each with a private bath.	(508) 885-8710; 167 North Spencer Rd

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Michigan	Facility	Comments	Contact
Brooklyn, MI 49230	De Sales Center	Hermitages. Check availability online. Economical.	or phone Debbie at 517-592-6129
LeRoy, MI 49655	Morningstar Retreat	Cabins and camping sites for private retreats. Economical.	or phone 231-768-4368
Three Rivers, MI 49093	GilChrist (Fetzer Institute)	Hermitages for private retreats. Economical?	or phone (269) 244-1130
Vestaburg, MI 48891-9555	Emmaus Monastery	Facilities for private retreats. Economical.	or phone (989) 268-5494

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Minnesota	Facility	Comments	Contact
Annandale, MN 55302-3507	Clare's Well	Three hermitage cabins for solitary retreats (meals optional).	Phone (320) 274-3512
Janesville, MN 56048	Holy Spirit Retreat Center	La Foresta Hermitage cabin.	or phone (507) 234-5712
Little Falls, MN 56345	Franciscan Sisters Hermitage	Two self-catering hermitage apartments.	or phone (320) 632-2981
McGrath, MN 56350	Dwelling in the Woods	Hermitages for private retreats.	or phone (320) 592-3708
St. Francis, MN 55070	Pacem In Terris	Cabins for solitary retreats.	Phone (763) 444-6408 (8 AM - 8 PM, CST)
St. Joseph, MN 56374-0220	Saint Benedict's Monastery	Hermitage for solitude and prayer.	or phone (320) 363-7115
Stanchfield, MN 55080	ARC Retreat Center	Hermitage for solitary retreats.	or phone (763) 689-3540

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Mississippi	Facility	Comments	Contact
Brooksville MS 39739	The Dwelling Place	Three hermitages for private retreats.	or phone 662-738-5348

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Missouri	Facility	Comments	Contact
Ava, MO 65608-9142	Assumption Abbey	Private rooms in small guest house. Kitchen facilities.	Use form e-mail on site or phone 417-683-5110
Pevely, MO 63070	Vision of Peace Hermitages	Hermitages for private retreats.	Phone 636-475-3697 for info and reservations.
Pittsburg, MO 65724	Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center	Four hermitage apartments. Shared kitchen and bath.	Phone (816) 363-3968 or

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The Order of Saint Benedict maintains a list of Benedictine Retreat Centers. Visit their Directory of Retreat Centers for the United States, sorted alphabetically by state.

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