Retreats

Step away from the noise of daily life and experience the peace of Saint Meinrad Archabbey.

Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal, discernment, or simply time with God, our Benedictine hospitality, beautiful surroundings, and guided retreats offer a sacred space to listen, pray, and grow.

Check in times for retreats are 2:00 pm central. Vespers in the Archabbey Church is at 5 p.m., followed by supper. The opening conference typically begins at 7:30 p.m. The retreat concludes with lunch on the last day of the program. A complete schedule will be provided at check-in. 

If you would like to arrive or depart on dates other than the scheduled retreat start and end, please contact us at guestservices@saintmeinrad.edu or by calling 812-357-6611.

To register online, begin by clicking on the title of the retreat that interests you.

Seasons of Us: Renewing Marriage Through Every Stage of Life

Friday, February 13, 2026 - Sunday, February 15, 2026
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

This retreat invites couples of all stages to step away from the noise and rediscover the heart of their vocation. Through the wisdom of Scripture, the inspiring witness of married saints, sh...


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Ash Wednesday and The Contemplative Life

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

At this workshop, we will contemplate the ashes as we consider dying to self so that we can live freely in the Spirit.


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Women of the Bible

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - Thursday, February 26, 2026
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

This retreat will explore the roles, often heroic, of women in the history of salvation as presented in the Holy Bible.


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Blessed Are You

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Four-week workshop. Each session will explore one or two Beatitudes in depth, connecting their spiritual richness to our daily lives.


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Pilgrims of Hope

Friday, March 27, 2026 - Sunday, March 29, 2026
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Retreat conferences will reflect on how Christ's Church is commissioned to be a "pilgrim people" moving through our world proclaiming Christ and his Gospel. 


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Praise and Worship in the Fine Arts

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - Friday, April 10, 2026
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Engage yourself in God's love and beauty through the treasures of art. No prior artistic knowledge is needed.


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Into the Ocean of Mercy

Friday, April 10, 2026 - Sunday, April 12, 2026
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

This retreat invites you to step aside from the pace of daily life and enter a space of stillness where the gentle, healing presence of God's mercy can be experienced in new and personal ways...


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Young Adult Retreat

Friday, April 17, 2026 - Sunday, April 19, 2026
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Young Adults ages 18-35

These retreats are intentionally unstructured in their design to give young adults the opportunity to spend time at Saint Meinrad in personal ...


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Faith Stories from the Gospel of Matthew

Monday, April 20, 2026 - Friday, April 24, 2026
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

(Priests Retreat) This retreat will focus on some of those stories of faith as presented in the Gospel of Matthew.


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Women Carrying the Light of Christ: Past and Present

Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 3, 2026
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

(Women's Retreat) This retreat will consider examples of such women, past and present, to honor their contributions and to reflect on how we, too, carry the light of Christ i...


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