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Walk on Holy Ground

". . . Remove the shoes from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground,"  (Exodus 3:5)

A Retreat is a gift of time persons give themselves, to renew and deepen their covenant with their God. It is time set apart; different from the "ordinary stuff" of daily life, yet a time and experience that can pervade and imbue every day thereafter with new vision and understanding.

Retreat is a time to "take off your shoes," to be less encumbered by schedule and projects, to be open and vulnerable – ready to be changed and deepened, and time to approach one’s life as "holy ground."

Retreatants are single, married, priests and sisters, young and old; men and women from various faith traditions, who come from across town or across the continent; all intent upon seeking God and letting God seek them. Retreats are available for individuals as well as groups and recommended fees and accommodations vary according to the needs of the retreatants. (A list of various scheduled retreats offered by the sisters may be found on our Special Offerings page.)
 

Private or Directed Retreats The Benedictine sisters at Benet Hill Monastery and at Benet Pines Retreat Center offer hospitality to all persons seeking this special time with their God. Retreats are either private, or directed by a Sister who meets daily with a retreatant to share in his/her journey. These experiences vary in length from one day to 30 days, depending on the needs of the individual. Spiritual Direction is available upon request.

Hosted Retreats
You may choose to rent space at either of our facilities for your group or organization, and provide your own director or facilitator. Arrangements can be made by the hour, for the day or *overnight.

(*We are able to accommodate overnight guests for groups at Benet Pines Retreat Center only.)

At Benet Hill Center on the monastery grounds, and at Benet Pines Retreat Center in Black Forest, various classes, workshops and programs are available in Scripture, Spiritual Direction, Contemplative Vision, Creativity, Art and Spirituality. The Sisters offer community prayer and Eucharistic Liturgy.  

Retreats and sabbaticals may be taken either at Benet Hill Monastery  in Colorado Springs, or at Benet Pines Retreat Center 20 miles north in the Black Forest.

Click here for an interactive map to Benet Pines Retreat Center

From The Rule of St. Benedict:

"All guests who present themselves
 are to be welcomed as Christ,
 for He himself will say:

"I was a stranger and you welcomed me."
 

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