Retreats

Perhaps you're interested in learning how Scripture, prayer, Benedictine wisdom or art can enhance your spirituality.

Saint Meinrad offers a variety of monk-led retreats during the year - on these and other topics at our Guest House and Retreat Center in southern Indiana.

Three-day retreats are held on weekends (Friday evening through Sunday noon) or during the week (Tuesday evening through Thursday noon).

Check-in time for retreats is 2-5 p.m. Vespers in the Archabbey Church is at 5 p.m. followed by supper. The opening conference typically begins at 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. The retreat concludes with lunch on the last day of the program. A complete schedule is provided at registration.

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

Christian Contemplative Prayer: Being Centered on Christ 168112

Friday, March 21, 2025 - Sunday, March 23, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Retreat conferences will reflect on the spiritual and theological foundations of “contemplation” as a mode of Christian prayer and a mainstay of spiritual formation and maturity. 


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The Passion(s) of the Christ 177136

Friday, April 11, 2025 - Sunday, April 13, 2025
Archabbey Guest House & Retreat Center

This retreat, offered shortly before Holy Week, will examine each of the Passion accounts.


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Holy Week: A Time to Ponder and Rejoice 168144

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - Sunday, April 20, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Take some time to ponder the great mysteries of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection this week by active and reflective participation in prayer with the monastic community as well as supplemental...


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Faith Stories from the Gospel of John 168176

Monday, April 28, 2025 - Friday, May 2, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Preists Retreat

The gospel of John contains material that was used by the early Christians to proclaim what faith in Jesus Christ implied. Much of this material was p...


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The Rosary Zone 168209

Friday, May 16, 2025 - Sunday, May 18, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

This retreat will explore the history and spirituality of the rosary and ways to enhance our practice of this treasured prayer.


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10-Day Pilgrimage to Greece – Footsteps of Saint Paul

Sunday, May 18, 2025 - Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Follow the footsteps of Saint Paul the Apostle in the Greek Isles, one of the most storied regions of the world.

 


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Praying the Mass: Eucharistic Spirituality 168241

Friday, June 6, 2025 - Sunday, June 8, 2025
Archabbey Guest House & Retreat Center

This retreat will explore its rich history and spirituality and will help retreatants pray and participate more deeply in the Holy Eucharist.


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Making “Soma” from “Sarx”: The Transformative Power of the Gospel 168273

Friday, June 20, 2025 - Sunday, June 22, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Retreat conferences will center on the teachings of St. Paul to explore what Christ has done for us through his Incarnation.


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Signs of the Time 168381

Friday, August 22, 2025 - Sunday, August 24, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

In the gospel of John, Jesus uses signs to unfold who Jesus is and his relationship to God. These signs often came in the form of stories that were both interesting and challenging. This retr...


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Young Adult Retreat 168413

Friday, August 29, 2025 - Sunday, August 31, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, a Benedictine monastery in southern Indiana, is hosting unstructured retreats for young adults. The cost includes an overnight guest room and all meals. Join the monk...


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