There is a quiet place within you
that knows the way home.
Beneath the noise of daily life, beneath words and demands,
there is a deeper listening—
a holy attentiveness waiting to be received.
This retreat is an invitation to return to that place.
To slow your pace.
To rest in silence.
To listen for the gentle movements of the Sacred
stirring in your life.
Here, in the embrace of stillness and nature,
you are invited to simply be—
held by silence, accompanied by prayer,
and open to the mystery that calls you by name.
Other than an opening ritual, the retreat unfolds in silence. The daily rhythm is intentionally simple: shared meals in a quiet atmosphere, generous time for prayer and reflection, and individual spiritual direction sessions. These one-on-one conversations provide a compassionate space to notice, name, and explore how Spirit may be moving in your life.
The retreat takes place on the beautiful grounds of Maria Stein Retreat Center, a place shaped by prayer, silence, and a long Catholic tradition of listening for God. While rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition, this retreat warmly welcomes people of all spiritual paths, questions, and experiences. No particular beliefs are required—only an openness to listen, reflect, and be present. Nature itself becomes a companion, holding us as we explore how the Sacred is inviting each of us into deeper connection with the Divine Mystery and with our own true selves.
You may be drawn to this retreat if you are asking:
Are you longing for a deeper connection with yourself and with God?
Are you seeking renewal and a gentle tending of your heart and spirit?
Are you standing at a threshold, facing an important decision, and desiring clarity and discernment?
If you feel the invitation to rest, listen, and be held in silence, you are welcome here.
Come nourish your soul.
Comments from past retreatants:
God is constantly descending in the world. This retreat allows me to silence, and through that, increase the presence of the Divine in all things and all people. ~ Diane
I found this retreat to be so much more life-giving and full of grace than other “community” retreats because in the end, I was companioned on the journey to love myself versus being loved by others. I feel loved in ways I know will always be available to me. ~ Robin
What an incredible experience of joy, contentment, growth and deepening connection to the Divine. ~ Betty
We invite you to listen to Katherine Murphy and Diane Lemay as they share their silent directed retreat experience in Episode 13: An Intentional Pause, an Awakening Lives podcast. Click here to be directed to the podcast.
Each retreatant will have a private room with private bath facilities, daily spiritual direction and all meals are included for the cost of $1050. Payments may be made monthly: $250 deposit, then 3 payments of $266.67, due each May 1, June 1, July 1
*50% refund for cancellations before July 1. After July 1, we are unable to offer refund.
CANCELLATION Policy
Upon registration, watch for an email confirmation. If you have any questions, concerns or need to be placed on a waiting list, please contact Cathy Davis.
The Maria Stein Retreat Center offers 87 acres of quiet beauty to explore, including wooded areas with paved walking paths, a pond, a grotto, a prayer house, a labyrinth, a chapel, and many comfortable outdoor sitting spaces. The land itself invites slowing down, breathing deeply, and remembering what nourishes the soul.
