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 time for retreats is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Central Time. 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.
Using the Benedictine motto of "prayer and work" as this retreat's guide, conferences will focus on how these two elements can be integrated with one another. The goal of this integration is to foster the monastic values of stability, obedience, and conversion. Sculptural basket weaving will be used as the model for discussing monastic work; the majority of the retreat, therefore, will be spent learning this craft. The contemplative nature of basket weaving provides opportunities to pray in ways common to Benedictine monasticism. Forms of prayer that will be discussed include lectio divina, the psalms, communal/private prayer, and the horarium. All artistic skill levels are welcome to attend the retreat.
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