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.

The Passion Narrative of Mark’s Gospel 147412

Friday, November 15, 2024 - Sunday, November 17, 2024
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

The most important section of Mark’s Gospel is the Passion Narrative. It comes last in the story, but it was probably written first. It is a model followed by all the other gospels. This retreat wi...


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Sculptural Basket Weaving: Object Form and Ornamentation Session 3

Monday, November 18, 2024 - Monday, December 9, 2024
Archabbey Guest House

(Maximum Class Size: 10)

Participants will learn various techniques for creating woven vessels such as a hanging ornament, a bowl, and a cup. These objects will provide a fundamental unders...


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Young Adult Retreat 174618

Friday, November 29, 2024 - Sunday, December 1, 2024
Saint Meinrad Archabbey

An unstructured retreat for young adults, ages 18-39 for only $50. Led by Fr. Simon Herrmann, OSB.


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Evening of Basket Weaving Session 2

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 - Thursday, December 19, 2024
Saint Meinrad Archabbey

Participants will learn various techniques for creating woven vessels. These objects will provide a fundamental understanding of basket weaving that can be adapted for individuals’ creative v...


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Patterns for Contemplation

Friday, December 6, 2024 - Friday, December 20, 2024
Archabbey Guest House
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. CST

Participants will explore different pattern styles in order to create an image that can be used to quiet the mind. Some of these styles include: sacred geometry, grids/tiles, pixelation, and Celtic...


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Benedictine Spirituality as Lived in Marriage 159675

Friday, December 13, 2024 - Sunday, December 15, 2024
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

(Married Couples Only) This retreat explores the Benedictine vows of obedience, stability, and conversion as they can be applied in marriage, with humility as the thread that binds these three vows...


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Christmas Celebration at Saint Meinrad Archabbey 162038

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 - Thursday, December 26, 2024
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

This “celebration,” not “retreat,” will be an opportunity to immerse oneself in the richness of the tradition that we celebrate at Saint Meinrad. Your visit will include opportunities to join the m...


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A New Year’s Silent Retreat 175879

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 - Thursday, January 2, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Ring in the new year surrounded by the beauty of Saint Meinrad! Spend time in silence, prayer, and meditation with the monastic community as you reflect on 2024 and ...


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Patterns for Contemplation Winter Session 1

Friday, January 3, 2025 - Friday, January 17, 2025

Participants will explore different pattern styles in order to create an image that can be used to quiet the mind. Some of these styles include: sacred geometry, grids/tiles, pixelation, and ...


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Family Goal Setting 175933

Sunday, January 5, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Central Time

Grounded in the Rule of Saint Benedict, Josh and Angie, along with their children Nate and Lucy, will break open some ways they keep obedience, stability, and kindness, ...


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Sculptural Basket Weaving: Object Form and Ornamentation Winter Session

Monday, January 13, 2025 - Monday, February 24, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center
Mondays, January 13, 20, 27, and Feburary 3, 17, 24, 2025, from 9 am – 11 am Central Time.

(Maximum Class Size: 10)

Participants will learn various techniques for creating woven vessels such as a hanging ornament, a bowl, and a cup. These obj...


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Making “Soma” from “Sarx”: The Transformative Power of the Gospel 173672

Friday, January 17, 2025 - Sunday, January 19, 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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Winter Chant Workshop: History and Theory of Chant

Monday, January 20, 2025 - Friday, January 24, 2025
Saint Meinrad Archabbey

This workshop is designed for directors of liturgical music and singers in parish liturgies who are new to chant. 


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St. Paul’s Conversion and Ours: An Experience of Metanoia 169445

Saturday, January 25, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Central Time

In this exploration of the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle, we will reflect on Saul’s road to Damascus.


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Benedictine Wisdom for Married Life 166636

Friday, February 14, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Valentine Retreat – Married Couples Only

Take some time away from the day-to-day with your spouse and rest at Saint Meinrad.


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Patterns for Contemplation Winter Session 2

Friday, February 21, 2025 - Friday, March 7, 2025
Archabbey Guest House & Retreat Center
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. CST

Participants will explore different pattern styles in order to create an image that can be used to quiet the mind. Some of these styles include: sacred geometry, grids/tiles, pixelation, and Celtic...


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A Contemplative Approach to the Lord’s Prayer 166672

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - Thursday, February 27, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

This retreat will guide participants in a reflective way of praying the Lord’s Prayer.


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Ashes, Awe & The Cross 169464

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Central Time

Today we receive ashes as a reminder that we are dust and to dust we will return. Together, we will turn toward the God of love and mercy as we face the truth of our lives.


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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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Bible Bootcamp: The Old Testament 169536

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

This workshop is for those who would love to approach sacred scripture but feel unready and unprepared. It aims to help people get ready to enter into the Word of God by focusing on the Old Testame...


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Unpacking the Vocation of Marriage through Scripture and Married Saints 168445

Friday, September 12, 2025 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Married Couples Only

With all the distractions of the world, children, jobs, volunteering, etc., the vocational aspect of marriage can fall to the wayside. This retre...


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Young Adult Retreat 168477

Friday, September 19, 2025 - Sunday, September 21, 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 monks in p...


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Benedictine Spirituality as Lived in Marriage 178002

Friday, October 10, 2025 - Sunday, October 12, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Married Couples Only

This retreat explores the Benedictine vows of obedience, stability, and conversion as they can be applied in marriage, with humility as the thread that...


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Faith Stories from the Gospel of John 168541

Monday, October 13, 2025 - Friday, October 17, 2025
Archabbey Guest House & Retreat Center

Priests 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 present...


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Young Adult Retreat 168573

Friday, November 7, 2025 - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Archabbey Guest House & Retreat Center

Young Adults ages 18-39

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, a Benedictine monastery in southern Indiana, is hosting unstructured retreats for young adults. The cost includes an ...


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The Infancy Narrative According to the Gospel of Luke 168605

Friday, November 14, 2025 - Sunday, November 16, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Saint Luke is a master storyteller. Nowhere is that better demonstrated than in his presentation of the birth of Jesus. The story contains both intrigue and theological depth. This retreat will foc...


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Being A Eucharistic People: The Embodied Presence of Christ 168647

Friday, December 12, 2025 - Sunday, December 14, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

This retreat will focus on the value and meaning of the Holy Eucharist as the “source and the summit of the Christian life”. Reflections will focus on the ramifications of our faith in the Eucharis...


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A Christmas Celebration at Saint Meinrad Archabbey 168679

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Friday, December 26, 2025
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

This “celebration”, not “retreat”, will be an opportunity to immerse oneself in the richness of the tradition that we celebrate at Saint Meinrad. Your visit will include opportunities to join the m...


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A New Year’s Silent Retreat 175935

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026
Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center

Ring in the new year surrounded by the beauty of Saint Meinrad! Spend time in silence, prayer, and meditation with the monastic community as you reflect on 2025 and welcome a new year full of God’s...


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