A unique way to
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.
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NEW YEAR RETREAT: “Benedictine Chant as Contemplative Prayer” (ZOOM Option Available)
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesThe principal sources of contemplative prayer in the early Church were the Scriptures and the sacred liturgy, where the Scriptures are transformed into poetry and song. In this workshop, we […]
$150.00 – $696.00 -
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Mid-Winter Dance Workshop: Stepping Into the Wells of Life
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesLet us join together and help one another remove the junk from our lives that blocks the flow of the Living Water. Let us fill ourselves with good prayer, good […]
Get Tickets $465.00 – $768.00 -
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Lenten Silent Retreat
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesDuring these days of silence at the monastery, the whole Church begins the sacred season of Lent. Short reflections will be offered daily, emphasizing the traditional Lenten practices of prayer, […]
Get Tickets $405.00 – $700.00 -
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WHO AM I? Meeting the Self in the in the Prodigal Son
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesSt. Luke, Rembrandt, and Henri Nouwen are our human guides as we examine and discern the different spiritual states revealed in Holy Scripture's parable of The Prodigal Son. Art, writing, […]
Get Tickets $405.00 – $700.00 -
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Sacred Triduum
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesThe Sacred Triduum is the holiest time of the Church's liturgical cycle. You are invited to share the monastic experience of this sacred liturgy, beginning on Holy Thursday and concluding […]
Get Tickets $470.00 – $780.00 -
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Spring Artists Retreat
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesThis retreat is open to artists at all levels, including beginners. Photographers, sculptors, and writers are also welcome to experience the colors and beauty of the high […]
Get Tickets $540.00 – $940.00 -
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Called and Empowered: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesThe Catechism of the Catholic Church, CCC 2003 tells us that “Charisms, or spiritual gifts, are special abilities given to Christians by the Holy Spirit to be powerful channels of […]
Get Tickets $55.00 -
Pentecost Retreat
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesThis preached retreat is for the oblates of St. Andrew's Abbey or anyone interested in Benedictine spirituality. The focus is the Rule of St. Benedict and the liturgy of […]
Get Tickets $340.00 – $540.00 -
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Called to Create and Illuminate
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesA Call to Catholic artists to use their gifts to bring his light into the world. This retreat will guide the artist into a […]
Get Tickets $340.00 – $540.00 -
The Way of Beauty
Saint Andrew's Abbey 31001 N. Valyermo Road, Valyermo, CA, United StatesAnother way to say Christ in all His glory is to say Christ in all His beauty. An experience of Christ through beauty awakens faith or fortifies […]
Get Tickets $540.00 – $940.00
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Contact
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.
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