Solitary Spiritual Retreat Centers
United States
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: Click on the 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:
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| Alabama | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| 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 |
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| Juneau AK 99801 | Shrine of St. Therese | Cabins for solitary retreats. | or phone (907) 780-6112 |
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| Arizona | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| 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, 212-4628, or 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 |
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| Eureka Springs, AR 72632 | Little Portion Retreat Center | Private rooms with use of stocked kitchen for solitary retreats. | Phone (479) 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Colorado Springs 80921 | Benet Pines Retreat Center | Three hermitages for private retreats. | Phone (719) 495-2574 or |
| Crestone, CO 81131 | Spiritual Life Institute | Hermitages for solitary retreats. | or phone (719) 256-4778 |
| Crestone, CO 81131 | Yeshe Khorlo Retreat Center | Cabins for solitary retreats. Economical. | or phone (719) 256-5224 |
| Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 | Tara Mandala | Three retreat cabins and a small trailer. | or phone (970) 731-3711 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Ona, FL 33865 | Rasayana Cove | Cabin for private retreat. Meals provided. | or phone (863) 494-7565 |
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| Georgia | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| Hiawassee, GA 30546 | Enota Mountain Retreat | Cabins and camping sites. | Use e-mail form; phone (706) 896-9966 or (800) 990-8869 |
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| Hawaii | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| 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 |
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| Mesa, ID 83643-5005 | Marymount Hermitage | Cabins for private retreats. Economical. | or phone (208) 256-4354 |
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| Illinois | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 01230 Great Barrington, MA | East Mountain Retreat Center | Open Apr-Oct. Private rooms with stocked kitchen. Economical. | 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | One 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 |
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| Brooksville MS 39739 | The Dwelling Place | Three hermitages for private retreats. | or phone (662) 738-5348 |
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| Missouri | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| Ava, MO 65608-9142 | Assumption Abbey | Private rooms in small guest house. Kitchen facilities. | Use e-mail form 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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(Nebraska thru Wyoming)
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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