Retreats

January

Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30, Evening Lecture Series: "Faith"

Jan. 20, Day Retreat: "New Beginnings"           

Jan. 27-29, Overnight Silent Retreat: "Rebuilding Brokenness"

 

February                                                                         

Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27, Evening Lecture Series: "Foundations of Scripture" 

Feb. 3, Day Retreat: "Communication and Prayer"                 

Feb. 17, Day Retreat: "St. Benedict & Preparing for Lent"   

                                   

March                                                                                                        

Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27, Evening Lecture Series: "Saints of Lent"                       

Mar. 17, Day Retreat: "St. Benedict and Care of World"     

Mar. 24-26, Overnight Silent Retreat: "Conversations with God"     

Mar. 31, Day Retreat: "Lenten Treasures"

                                                     

April                                                                                                        

Apr. 3, 10, Evening Lecture Series: "New Life"

 

May

May 5-7, Overnight Silent Retreat: "Hearing the Easter Message"     

May 19, Day Retreat: "Lectio Divina, Praying God's Word"     

 

June                                                                       

Jun. 5, 12, 19, 26, Evening Lecture Series: "Church Life"

Jun. 16, Day Retreat: "St. Therese of Liseux"  

Jun. 23, Day Retreat: "St. Benedict: Balance Work & Pray" 

 

July                                                                         

Jul. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Evening Lecture Series: "St. Benedict and The Rule" 

Jul. 15, Day Retreat: "Benedictine Hospitality" 

Jul. 28, Day Retreat: "Family Peacemaking and Prayer" 

 

August                                                                    

Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28, Evening Lecture Series: "Liturgy" 

Aug. 11-13, Overnight, Silent Retreat: "Prayer: First & Last Resort" 

Aug. 25, Day Retreat: "Conflict Management" 

 

September                                                                       

Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Evening Lecture Series: "Liturgy"

Sept. 8-10, Overnight Silent Retreat: "Discernment of Spirits"

Sept. 22, Day Retreat: "Methods of Prayer"

 

October

Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Evening Lecture Series: "Devotions"

Oct. 6, Day Retreat: "Call to Social Justice"

Oct. 20, Day Retreat: "Call to Holiness"

 

November

Nov. 6, 13, 20, Evening Lecture Series: "Grief"

Nov. 3, Day Retreat: "Praying with Icons"

Nov. 17-19, Overnight Silent Retreat: "Healing of Memories"

 

December

Dec. 1, Day Retreat: "Jesus in our World"

 

All Participants must register one week before the scheduled retreat!

Call our Guest Department and reserve your spot today!

Our retreat center has three wings.  To the west is our Engelberg Wing consisting of 26 suites.  To the south is our Benet Wing consisting of 4 suites.  Our last wing to the east is Felix Wing which consists of 1 suite and 37 rooms.  Each of the 37 rooms have two twin beds.  All rooms have private bath and are air-conditioned.  Bedding and towels are provided.  Total capacity for adults is 125.  Total capacity for youth is 72.

Each of the wings have living/sitting room spaces and kitchenettes.  Felix Wing has a dining room beside its kitchenette. 

For those making individual retreats and wish to have spiritual direction during their retreat, we have two Benedictine Monk Priests available upon request when scheduling your retreat. 

Each of the wings have large conference rooms.  Both Engelberg Wing and Felix Wing have breakout rooms are available.

Professional chefs prepare delicious homemade meals in our state-of-the-art kitchen. For those retreatants with special dietary needs, our chefs can prepare meals in accordance with these limitations when informed at least two weeks prior to the retreat experience.

Please note: we are a Catholic institution and do not serve meat on Fridays.

Our outdoor grounds currently include a pavilion overlooking Benet Lake, Stations of the Cross, a fire pit, and a volleyball court.

While our facility offers a welcome respite from the demands of daily life, we do offer a secure Wi-Fi connection throughout our entire facility.

Please call us to schedule a tour of our facility. Our hospitable staff will be happy to help you in any way possible. Schedule your retreat with us. Call us at (262) 396-4311 ext. 105, or email guests@benetlake.org.

Letter of Recommendation from a member of clergy.  A nonrefundable deposit is required for all individuals and groups 30 days before scheduled stay.