Holy Cross Abbey Retreat House

Welcome to Holy Cross Abbey’s Retreat House. In this ministry, we are able to share with you our monastic life–the silence and solitude, the natural beauty of our setting, and the monastic liturgy throughout the day. The monks think of the Retreat House as our guest house, but this is not just a place for an overnight stay. Rather our Retreat House is specifically for those who need time to reflect on their lives, pray or refresh themselves spiritually. Staying with us in the Retreat House is a commitment to maintaining the silence contemplative environment of the place for all the guests.

There are sixteen rooms in our Retreat House, available by reservation to men and women who wish to spend time in retreat. There are no conferences, nor is there a rigid schedule to follow. You need to make a reservation to insure that a room is available at the time you request.

Rooms are single-occupancy, each with its own bathroom. Sheets, towels, soap and blankets are provided. There is a thermostat on the wall near the desk for the heat or air conditioning, depending on the season. On the desk is a laminated card with some helpful guidelines for your visit and an envelope for your offering when you leave.

Rooms are single-occupancy, each with its own bathroom. Each room has a single bed and modest but comfortable furnishings. Sheets, towels, soap and blankets are provided. There is a thermostat on the wall near the desk for the heat or air conditioning, depending on the season. On the desk is a laminated card with some helpful guidelines for your visit and an envelope for your offering when you leave.