Solitary Spiritual Retreat Centers
United States
The TAT Foundation guide to hermitages, cabins,
and other places for spiritual reflection.
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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 with recommendations on locations that aren't listed, or to share your experiences with a facility, or for other communications.
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. | or phone (334) 855-4474 |
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| Alaska | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| Halibut Cove, AK 99603 | A Stillpoint in Halibut Cove | For solitude, one hermitage cabin is set apart from twelve cabins. | or phone (907) 296-2283 |
| 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 Conservation Assn. | Hermitages for solitary retreats. | Susan Tollefson or phone (520) 212-2574 |
| Cortaro, AZ 85652 | Desert House of Prayer | Hermitages for private retreats. Very conducive to solitude. | or phone (520) 744-3825 |
| Cortaro, AZ 85652 | Redemptorist Renewal Center | Hermitages for private retreats. | Phone (520) 744-3400 |
| Oracle, AZ 85623 | Round House | 900 square foot Round House. | or phone (800) 868-5617 |
| Pearce, AZ 85625 | Cochise Stronghold B&B | Tipi and cottage for solitary retreats. | or phone (877) 426-4141 |
| Sedona, AZ 86336 | Angel Valley | Guesthouse with shared kitchen or cabins. | or phone (928) 634-1320; (800) 393-6308 |
| Sedona, AZ 86336 | Sedona Mago Retreat | Casitas for private retreats. | or phone (800) 875-2256; (928) 204-3391 |
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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 or or |
| 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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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Middletown, CA 95461 | Four Springs | Our cabins and meeting facilities offer comfort and seclusion on 280 forested acres. | or phone (888) 428-5189 |
| Nevada 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. | or phone (530) 478-7557 |
| North San Juan, CA 95960 | Pleasant Valley Sanctuary | Single cabins available for seclusion as well as camping. | or phone (530) 209-5059 |
| 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 |
| Sonoma, CA 95476 | Sky Farm Hermitage | Five guest hermitages for silence and solitude. | or phone (707) 938-8956 |
| Vacaville, CA 95688 | Silent Stay | Four shared guest rooms are available in The Hermitage. | or phone (707) 474-4833 |
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| Colorado | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| Colorado Springs, CO 80809 | Sanctuary of the Rose | Private guesthouse. | Phone (719) 433-3072 or |
| Colorado Springs, CO 80921 | Benet Pines Retreat Center | Three hermitages for private retreats. | Phone (719) 495-2574 or |
| Crestone, CO 81131 | Crestone Mountain Zen Center | Private cabins and camping for solitary retreats. | or phone (719) 256-4692 |
| 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 |
| Gunnison, CO 81230 | Private retreat cabin | For solitary retreats; on 40 acres surrounded by BLM. | |
| Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 | Tara Mandala | Five retreat cabins. | 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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| Delaware | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| D.C. | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| Washington, D.C. 20017 | Franciscan Monastery | Hermitage with kitchenette for private retreat. | or phone (202) 526-6800 |
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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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| 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 |
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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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| Atchison, KS 66002 | Mount St. Scholastica | St. Catherine's and Marywood houses for private retreats. Economical. | or phone (913) 360-6173 |
| 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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| Clay City, KY 40312 | Hermitage Rental | The Hermitage provides complete seclusion. | |
| 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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| Louisiana | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| Maine | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| Brooks, ME 04921 | Rolling Meadows Yoga & Meditation Retreat Center | Private rooms in a large converted farmhouse overlooking the coastal hills of Maine. | ; or phone (888) 666-6412 |
| Saco, ME 04072 | The Mindfulness Center of Southern Maine | A single bedroom and private full bathroom for short or long-term stays. | ; or phone (207) 294-3377 |
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| Maryland | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| Germantown, MD 20876 | Dayspring Retreat Center | An ecumenical silent retreat center, a sacred place set aside for silence, solitude, reflection and prayer. | or phone (301) 916-1131 |
| 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 |
| Watervliet, MI 49098 | Ronora Lodge and Retreat Center | Lonnie's Eco Cottage, an octagon shaped cedar log cabin. | or phone (269) 463-6315 |
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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 |
| Bemidji, MN | Still, Quiet Place | A simple cabin for one person. | or phone (218) 243-2574 |
| Janesville, MN 56048 | Holy Spirit Retreat Center | LaForesta and Jacoba hermitage cabins. Economical. | 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 | Shire in the Woods | Hermitages for private retreats. | or phone (320) 592-0180 |
| 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 |
| Lonedell, MO 63060 | Windridge Solitude | Retreat cottages in quiet nature. | Phone (636) 629-4449 or (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 |
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| Montana | Facility | Comments | Contact |
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| 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 |
| Three Forks, MT 59752 | Buffalo Jump Vacation Home | Furnished guest home for solitude & healing. | Phone (406) 600-6358; (406) 285-6907 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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