El Tesoro de los Angeles Retreat Center

As a response to a divine call, Mary W. Guenzel's mission was to provide a place of respite for those seeking a break from the noise and haste of the world and to reconnect with God. Here on 70 acres amid the Pike National Forest, she established a non-profit retreat center for parish groups, community church organizations, couples, and individuals.

Mary's gift provides retreatants a home-like atmosphere in each of our facilities. Both Annunciation and Visitation Halls offer a peaceful and hospitable atmosphere. She has designed Seraphim Hermitages especially for individuals, couples, and small group silent retreats. Casa Jose is a specially appointed facility offering a quiet atmosphere for 1-2 individuals or couples. The beautifully designed chapel, San Francisco Javier Oratory, was blessed and dedicated by Roman Catholic Bishop Michael Sheridan of Colorado Springs. St. Mary Hall, where you will check in at our Hospitality Desk, offers additional respite to retreatants and visitors in the lounge area with its seating in front of a beautiful fireplace and views of the forest and the peak.

Our mission, since 2003, is to provide a place of respite for those seeking a break from the noise and haste of the world and to reconnect with God.

We provide the comfortable home-like environment and the sacred spaces for individuals, couples, and groups to retreat. We especially invite clergy and religious staff to seek renewal and discernment here in the hermitages.