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Explore Your Faith
Abbey Sponsored Retreats are led by a “retreat master” who offers a series of conferences or talks on a theme. See below for our schedule of upcoming weekday and weekend retreats. The cost of attendance includes lodging and meals for the weekend.
*CANCELLATION POLICY*
To secure a reservation for an Abbey Sponsored Retreat, the guest must provide the total amount of the suggested donation to secure the reservation. In the event of a cancellation, we may credit you the amount provided and allocate it to a future reservation up to one time only OR apply a cancellation fee of $50 and refund the difference.
HEALING OUR WOUNDS: Forgiveness in the Spiritual Life
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesWe give them, we suffer them, and our bodies hold on to them for years: Wounds. We can imprison ourselves in them and wither emotionally for far too long […]
THE SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF THE DESERT FATHERS AND MOTHERS (Zoom Option)
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesThe practical and contemplative wisdom of the Fathers and Mothers of the Desert is part of the spiritual heritage of all Christians. In this workshop, we will focus on […]
PRACTICING SILENCE IN A NOISY WORLD: Moving Beyond Isolation and Loneliness to Fruitful and Prayerful Solitude
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesThis is a retreat for Oblates of St. Benedict, any Christians longing for contemplative prayer and monastic liturgy, and all who seek to deepen their spiritual life through reflections on […]
DEALING WITH DEATH
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesDeath is never easy. We all struggle to make sense of it. It is difficult to process because we weren’t designed to die. We were designed to live in peace […]
SILENT RETREAT (Bilingual)
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesDo you long for a few days of emotional and spiritual tranquility? Are you looking for a few moments of silence in your life? Do you need to be alone […]
ENTENDIENDO LOS MILAGROS
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesEl objetivo de este retiro es proporcionar una comprensión y un acercamiento adecuado a los milagros desde la perspectiva católica, separando lo auténtico de lo falso, según las Escrituras y […]
STILL FULL OF SAP, STILL GREEN: A Spirituality of Aging
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesThis retreat will be inspired by many writers’ reflections on spirituality for the “second half” of life, writers including Sister Joan Chittister (The Gift of Years) and Parker Palmer (On […]
AUTUMN ARTISTS’ RETREAT
This retreat is open to artists at all levels, including beginners. Photographers, sculptors, and writers are also welcome to come and experience the colors and beauty of the high […]
EDITH STEIN: Her Journey from Darkness into Light
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesJoin us as we reflect on the life and times of Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, a brilliant philosopher and poet, a mystic and searcher of the truth, and a […]
ÁNGELES Y DEMONIOS
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesLos ángeles son seres reales y espirituales que existen como mensajeros y siervos de Dios. Este retiro proporcionará una visión general de la angelología, mientras analiza los escritos y las […]
PRIESTS’ RETREAT: “Speak Lord, your Servants are Listening”
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesSt. Benedict begins the prologue to his rule with the admonition, "Open the ear of your heart". At this moment in our journey together as Church, we are called more […]
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To make reservations or inquire about availability, contact the Abbey Retreat Office at (661) 944-2178 or retreats@valyermo.com.
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Ceramics
Our ceramics represent a tradition of Beneditine craftsmanship, and help support the community of Saint Andrew’s Abbey.