Who is this retreat for? This is a co-ed retreat open to men and women 18 years old and older who have never been on retreat at Villa Maria Guadalupe or who are returning after two or more years. If you were recently on retreat with us (from September 2023- August 2025), please click here to join the waitlist, should there be room.
What to Expect: This is a silent retreat where you will be taught how to pray in the tradition of St. Ignatius of Loyola (meditation, contemplation, hearing God’s voice, explanation of the “Examen” prayer, etc.) In addition to conferences on prayer given by our Retreat Chaplain, time will be given for practicing Ignatian meditation. The weekend also includes Mass on Saturday and Sunday, opportunities for Sacramental Confession, Eucharistic adoration, and a guided meditation from the Sisters.
Villa Maria Guadalupe Retreat Center is a place of renewal, hope, and mercy under the protection of the Blessed Mother. Drawing from the liturgy and teachings of the Catholic Church, the retreats we offer are centered on the Eucharist. The rest, quiet, and prayer at Villa Maria Guadalupe will strengthen retreatants, deepen their spiritual lives, and help them to be “people of life and for life” more fully.
Meals: The weekend includes all meals prayerfully and lovingly prepared by the Sisters. However, we can only accommodate Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free diets. If you have particular dietary needs beyond this, please feel free to bring supplemental food for your use. A refrigerator and microwave are available for your use, if necessary. (NOTE: We are not a nut-free facility.)
Policy on children: As Sisters of Life, we welcome moms to bring their infants who are "babies in arms" with them on retreat. To help uphold the silent nature of the retreat, we only allow children who are 8 months old or younger and not yet crawling.
Cost: There is a $300 non-refundable registration cost for this three-day, two-night weekend retreat.
*However, we do not want the registration cost to keep anyone from coming on retreat. If you are in need of financial assistance, please call us at (203) 329-1492, and we'd be very happy to speak with you.