Solitary Spiritual Retreat Centers
The TAT Foundation guide to hermitages, cabins,
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On this page you’ll find information about retreat sites and suggestions to help you get the most out of your retreat. 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.
Wondering how can you make the best use of time while in solitude? Check the TAT Forum articles on solitary retreats titled Isolation by Shawn Nevins and Solitary Spiritual Retreat by Bob Fergeson.
Please contact us with recommendations on locations that aren’t listed, or to share your experiences with a facility, or for other communications.
Alabama Facility Comments Contact Fort Mitchell, AL 36836 Blessed Trinity Shrine Retreat New hermitage for solitary retreats. Economical for a week or more. E-mail or phone (334) 855-4474
California Facility Comments Contact Badger, CA 93603 Seven Circles Retreat Center A non-profit organization, and is commited to providing a space where people of all ages, faiths, and ethnicities, can gather for renewal, and spiritual growth. (559) 337-0211 or e-mail 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 e-mail Boulder Creek, CA 95006 Vajrapani Institute Offering 7 private retreat cabins with meal delivery for meditation retreat, study, quiet contemplation, in a secluded and blessed retreat environment. All traditions are welcome. (800) 531-4001 x1 or e-mail 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; e-mail Hayfork, CA 96041 Silver Springs Mountain Retreat Lodge, cabin and tent camps for private retreats. Rustic. Economical. Phone (707) 496-8840 or e-mail Middletown, CA 95461 Four Springs Our cabins and meeting facilities offer comfort and seclusion on 280 forested acres. E-mail or phone (888) 428-5189Nevada City, CA 95959 Ananda Meditation Retreat Surrounded by 72 acres of beautiful meditation gardens and wild forest in Northern California, the Ananda Meditation Retreat is an ideal setting for a rejuvenating, inner experience. E-mail or phone (530) 478-7557North San Juan, CA 95960 Pleasant Valley Sanctuary Single cabins available for seclusion as well as camping. E-mail or phone (530) 209-5059Ojai, CA 93023 The Ojai Foundation Canvas domes, yurts, and tipis on wooden platforms. Economical. E-mail or phone (805) 646-8343Ojai, CA 93023 Ojai Soul Arts Self-contained private suite and cottage for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (805) 746-1657San Rafael, CA 94901 Santa Sabina Center Hermitage for private retreats. E-mail or phone (415) 457-7727Sierra Madre CA 91024 Mater Dolorosa Hermitage for solitary retreats. Economical. Phone (626) 355-7188 or e-mail Sonoma, CA 95476 Sky Farm Hermitage Five guest hermitages for silence and solitude. E-mail or phone (707) 938-8956Vacaville, CA 95688 Silent Stay Four shared guest rooms are available in The Hermitage. E-mail or phone (707) 474-4833
Connecticut Facility Comments Contact Gaylordsville, CT 06755 Oratory Retreat Center Hermitage in the woods for private retreats. E-mail or phone (860) 354-8294
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D.C. Facility Comments Contact Washington, D.C. 20017 Franciscan Monastery Hermitage with kitchenette for private retreat. E-mail or phone (202) 526-6800
Florida Facility Comments Contact Ona, FL 33865 Rasayana Cove Cabin for private retreat. Meals provided. E-mail or phone (863) 494-7565
Georgia Facility Comments Contact Hiawassee, GA 30546 Enota Mountain Retreat Cabins and camping sites. Use e-mail form; phone (706) 896-9966 or (800) 990-8869
Hawaii Facility Comments Contact Holualoa HI 96725 Holualoa Coffee Cottage Cottage for private retreats. (Kona Coast, Big Island.) Phone (808) 322-0886 or e-mail
Idaho Facility Comments Contact Mesa, ID 83643-5005 Marymount Hermitage Cabins for private retreats. Economical. E-mail or phone (208) 256-4354
Illinois Facility Comments Contact Frankfort, IL 60423-8330 Portiuncula Center Hermitages for private retreats. E-mail or phone (815) 464-3880Stockton, IL 61085 Christ in the Wilderness Hermitages for private retreats. Use e-mail form on web site or phone (815) 947-2476
Iowa Facility Comments Contact Dubuque, IA 52003-9501 Our Lady of the Mississippi Several guest facilities for solitary retreats. E-mail Guest Mistress 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. E-mail or phone (319) 294-0941
Kansas Facility Comments Contact Atchison, KS 66002 Mount St. Scholastica St. Catherine’s and Marywood houses for private retreats. Economical. E-mail or phone (913) 360-6173Holton, KS 66436 The Sanctuary Secluded hermitage cabin for private retreats. Economical. E-mail or phone (785) 271-1850
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Maryland Facility Comments Contact Germantown, MD 20876 Dayspring Retreat Center An ecumenical silent retreat center, a sacred place set aside for silence, solitude, reflection and prayer. E-mail or phone (301) 916-1131Leonardtown, MD 20650 Camp Maria Retreat Center A cottage for private retreats in a serene setting overlooking beautiful Breton Bay. E-mail or phone (301) 475-8330
Massachusetts Facility Comments Contact 01230 Great Barrington, MA East Mountain Retreat Center Open Apr-Oct. Private rooms with stocked kitchen. Economical. E-mail or phone (413) 528-6617Spencer, MA 01562-1233 Abbey Retreat House Eleven private rooms each with a private bath. (508) 885-8710; 167 North Spencer Rd
Minnesota Facility Comments Contact Annandale, MN 55302-3507 Clare’s Well Three hermitage cabins for solitary retreats (meals optional). Phone (320) 274-3512 Bemidji, MN Still, Quiet Place A simple cabin for one person. E-mail or phone (218) 243-2574Janesville, MN 56048 Holy Spirit Retreat Center LaForesta and Jacoba hermitage cabins. Economical. E-mail or phone (507) 234-5712Little Falls, MN 56345 Franciscan Sisters Hermitage Two self-catering hermitage apartments. E-mail or phone (320) 632-2981McGrath, MN 56350 Shire in the Woods Hermitages for private retreats. E-mail or phone (320) 592-0180St. 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. E-mail or phone (320) 363-7115Stanchfield, MN 55080 ARC Retreat Center Hermitage for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (763) 689-3540
Mississippi Facility Comments Contact Brooksville, MS 39739 The Dwelling Place Three hermitages for private retreats. E-mail or phone (662) 738-5348
Missouri Facility Comments Contact 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 Lonedell, MO 63060 Windridge Solitude Retreat cottages in quiet nature. Phone (636) 629-4449 or e-mail (preferred) 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 e-mail
Montana Facility Comments Contact Forsyth, MT 59327 PR Country Comforts Fully furnished home for church groups or individuals for spiritual renewal. Phone (406) 356-2619; (406) 351-2150 or e-mail Three Forks, MT 59752 Buffalo Jump Vacation Home Furnished guest home for solitude & healing. Phone (406) 600-6358; (406) 285-6907 or e-mail
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Nebraska Facility Comments Contact Schuyler, Saint Benedict Center Space for private retreats phone (402) 352-8819
New Hampshire Facility Comments Contact Newmarket, NH 03857 Aryaloka Buddhist Center Private, self-contained cabin for solitary retreats. Economical. E-mail ; phone (603) 659-5456 or (800) 630-3610
New Mexico Facility Comments Contact Albuquerque, NM 87121 Norbertine Hermitage Guest house rooms and four hermitages. Economical. E-mail or phone (505) 873-4399 ext 224Jemez Springs, NM 87025 Moon and Mountain Retreat & Studio Private room and bath with fridge; partial access to kitchen facilities. E-mail or phone (505) 829-4567Pecos, NM 87552-1080 Pecos Abbey Four hermitage apartments for private retreats. E-mail or phone (505) 757-6415, Ext. 254San Cristobal, NM 87564 The Lama Foundation Two hermitages for solitary retreats. Economical. E-mail or phone (505) 586-1269Santa Fe, NM 87501 Upaya Zen Center Rooms for private retreats. Also places to pitch tents. E-mail or phone (505) 986-8518Santa Fe, NM 87504 Yoga Ma Barbara Hermitage cabin for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (505) 989-1099Santa Fe, NM 87508 Vallecitos Mountain Ranch Eco-retreat center with private casitas, yurts and permanent tent cabins. Hermitage for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (505) 469-9017So. Santa Fe Co., NM Samadhi Hermitage Samadhi cave for private retreats. E-mail or phone (505) 473-3560
New York Facility Comments Contact Centerport, NY 11721 Mount Alvernia Hermitage for private retreats. E-mail or phone (631) 261-5730Greenwich, NY 12834 Soul Space Cabin for private retreats. E-mail or phone (518) 692-7806Hamilton, NY 13346-1398 Colgate U. Chapel House Private rooms for retreats. Communal meals. Economical. No e-mail; phone (315) 228-7675 Highland Mills, NY 10930 Bethany Spirituality Center Small cottage and two hermitages for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (845) 460-3061Piffard, NY 14533 Abbey of the Genesee Private rooms for silent, individual retreats. Meals provided. Economical. E-mail or phone (585) 243-2220Sag Harbor, NY 11963 Cormaria Retreat House Two hermitage apartments for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (631) 725-4206Skaneateles, NY 13152 Stella Maris Retreat Poustinia (hermitage) for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (315) 685-6836Springwater, NY 14560 Springwater Center Focuses on group retreats, but single rooms are available. Meals included. E-mail or phone (585) 669-2141Stillwater, NY 12170 Still Point Interfaith Retreat Hermitages for solitary retreats. Meals included. E-mail or phone (518) 587-4967Van Etten, NY 14889 Light on the Hill Cottages and huts for solitary retreats. With or without meals. Economical. E-mail or phone (607) 589-4419W. Clarksville, NY 14786 Mt. Irenaeus Mountain Retreat Seven hermitages for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (585) 973-2470
North Carolina Facility Comments Contact Asheville, NC 28814 Mountain Light Sanctuary Hermitage for private retreats. Economical. E-mail or phone (828) 626-3966Banner Elk, NC 28604 Valle Crucis Conference Center Cabins for private retreats. The Hermitages are open March through November. E-mail or phone (828) 963-4453Laurel Springs, NC 28644 Laurel Ridge Gemeinhouse hermitage for private retreats. Economical. E-mail or phone (888) 831-5922
Oklahoma Facility Comments Contact Sand Springs, OK 74063 Osage Forest of Peace Individual cabins for solitary or group retreats. E-mail or phone (918) 245-2734
Oregon Facility Comments Contact Gold Hill, OR 97525 St. Rita’s Retreat Center Hermitage in the woods for solitary retreats. No e-mail; phone (541) 855-1333
Aston, PA 19014 Franciscan Spiritual Center Five hermitages for solitary retreats. Economical. E-mail or phone (610) 558-6152Bangor, PA 18013-6028 Kirkridge Retreat Center Five housekeeping apartments for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (610) 588-1793Bethlehem, PA 18017 St. Francis Renewal Center San Damiano hermitage apartment for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (610) 867-8890Bethlehem, PA 18020 Barnabite Spiritual Center The center is available for private retreats. E-mail or phone (610) 691-8648Erie, PA 16511-1599 Listening Point Three hermitages for solitary retreats. Economical (donation). E-mail or phone (814) 899-0614Lancaster, PA 17603 Herrbrook Farm Cottage for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (717) 872-2848McClure, PA 17841 Mountain Dale Farm Three forest cabins for solitary retreats. Economical. E-mail or phone (570) 658-3536Pittsburgh, PA 15234 Franciscan Spirit and Life Center Three hermitage cabins for solitary retreats. Economical. E-mail or phone (412) 881-9207 or 885-7232Scranton, PA 18509 IHM Hermitages Hermitages for solitary retreats in the Theresa Maxis Hermitage. E-mail or phone (570) 346-5404Wallingford, PA 19086 Pendle Hill Two hermitages for solitary retreats. Quaker center. E-mail or phone (800) 742-3150West Chester, PA 19382 Temenos Retreat Center Farm house for personal retreats. Swedenborgian center. E-mail or phone (610) 696-8145
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South Carolina Facility Comments Contact Kingstree, SC 29556 Springbank Retreat Hermitage facility and one side of a duplex home for private retreats. E-mail or phone (800) 671-0361Travelers Rest, SC 29690 The Monastery of St. Clare Ecumenical retreat house, “La Foresta”. E-mail or phone (864) 834-8015
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Tennessee Facility Comments Contact Ashland City, TN 37015 Penuel Ridge Hermitage for solitary retreats (short or extended stay). E-mail ; phone (615) 792-3734Sewanee, TN 37375 St. Mary’s Retreat Hermitage cabin for solitary retreats. E-mail ; phone (931) 598-5342 or (800) 728-1659Tazewell, TN 37879 Well Being Retreat Center Cabins, cabinettes, and tiny houses for solitary retreats. E-mail ; phone (423) 626-9000
Texas Facility Comments Contact Boerne, TX 78006 Nemaste Retreat Star Room and Red Lady Room. E-mail Becky ; phone (830) 385-2333 Burnet, TX 78611 Rainbow Hearth Cottages for solitary retreats. E-mail Mariah or Richard ; phone (888) 756-7878 Kerrville, TX 78029-0670 Laity Lodge Quiet House (Wayfarer’s Cottage) hermitage for solitary retreats. Request info via form on web site or phone (830) 792-1210
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Virginia Facility Comments Contact Montpelier, VA 23192 Shalom House Hermitage for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (804) 883-6149Thaxton, VA 24174 Serenity’s Edge Cottages and houses for quiet contemplation E-mail or phone (540) 947-2468
Washington Facility Comments Contact Olga, WA 98279 Doe Bay Cabins for private retreats. Orcas Island. Phone (360) 376-2291 or e-mail
Wisconsin Facility Comments Contact Amery, WI 54001 Mt. Carmel Hermitage Five hermitage cabins for year-round retreats. E-mail or phone (715) 268-9313Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Sisters of St Agnes Four studio-cottage hermitages for solitary retreats. E-mail or phone (920) 907-2300Hudson, WI 54016 Carmelite Hermitage Two hermitages. Meals provided or self-catered. E-mail or phone (715) 386-2156Middleton, WI 53562 Holy Wisdom Monastery Two hermitage cabins in a wooded area. Economical. E-mail Pat or phone (608) 831-9303 or (608) 831-9306 South Range, WI 54874 Camp Amnicon Hermitage cabins for solitary or couple retreats on Lake Superior. E-mail or phone (715) 364-2602St. Francis, WI 53235 Rieti Hermitage Hermitage for private retreats of 3 to 14 days. E-mail or phone (414) 744-1160St. Joseph, WI 54082 Franciscan Spirituality Center Three hermitages for private retreats. E-mail or phone (608) 791-5295Willard, WI 54493 Christine Center Hermitages and camping sites. Economical. E-mail ; phone (715) 267-7507 or toll free (866) 333-7507