Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Friday, August 22, 2025
Location: Maria Stein Retreat Center (map)
Come away to a sacred space where all are invited to experience the presence of God through prayer, silence and solitude. Other than an opening ritual, this retreat offers contemplative spaciousness where the daily rhythm consists of meals together in a silent atmosphere and spiritual direction sessions to share and explore the invitation of Spirit.
On a silent directed retreat, essentially, there is nothing to do, it is a time to experience being. This retreat offers time to listen to your body, to be attentive to the stirring of your heart, to the invitation of your soul and yes, also to be aware of the on-going conversation in your mind. We invite you to step away from the busyness, noise, distractions and responsibilities of life and to refresh, renew and ready yourself for the fullness and challenges of life. All on the beautiful ground of Maria Stein Retreat Center.
Life questions that may lead you to consider this retreat:
Are you seeking a deeper connection with yourself and God?
Are you seeking a time for ongoing renewal, tending to your heart and spirit?
Are you facing an important decision and desiring discernment for the next step?
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
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: $200 deposit, then 3 payments of $283.34, due each May 1, June 1, July 1
*50% refund for cancellations before July 1. After July 1, we are unable to offer refund.
Upon registration, watch for an email confirmation. If you have any questions, concerns or need to be placed on a waiting list, please contact Christine Hiester.
The Maria Stein Retreat Center offers 87 acres to explore. It includes woods with paved pathways, a pond, grotto, prayer house, prayer labyrinth, chapel and an abundance of comfortable outdoor sitting spaces. The space is inviting...come nourish your soul.