Private Retreats

Reasons for making a
private retreat

• To deepen one's relationship with God
• For personal reflection on spiritual matters
• To refocus on God
• To seek God's healing grace
• For spiritual renewal
• To study the truths of the faith
• To consider a serious or difficult decision

Please make reservations for your private retreat in advance. Arrival days are Monday-Thursday. Sunday is not available for arrival or overnight stays.

A private retreat usually lasts two or three days but may be as brief as an overnight stay. The Retreat House office will do what is possible to accommodate your needs. Overnight lodging is available only for persons making a private retreat. A Private Retreat can be made individually or with a companion.

Mount Angel Abbey Retreat House has rooms with one full/double bed and a limited amount of rooms with two twin beds available for guests. Rooms with one full/double bed will be assigned to married couples and single occupancy guests whenever possible. We try to accommodate the needs of our guests as much as possible but there may be times when guests are assigned a room with twin beds. Although a single person may be assigned a room with two twin beds, they will not be asked to share the room. Rooms with two twin beds are suitable for married couples (if requested) and same gender family and friends.

Each room has a private bathroom (with shower) and we provide the bed linen and bath toweling. Although we provide small soaps, we recommend guests bring their own toiletries. All of our staff is happy to help if you need additional toweling or blankets. Extra towels are also available on the third floor for guests to help themselves.

To enhance the Benedictine experience, we ask that our guests remove the used bedding and put clean bed linen on the bed before departure. This is provided in each guest room (bottom drawer of the desk in the room). This is a good opportunity to pray for the next person who will use the room.

Spiritual direction is available upon request for guests of Mount Angel Abbey. This can be arranged directly with the Guest Master after your arrival.

Click here for costs related to private retreats, and here for a printable document.

Read about one our guests' experience on her web site here. It has some great ideas about getting ready for a private retreat and what to do while you are here!

Please note: guest rooms have small personal fans but are not air-conditioned.

Reservations can be made Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays/vacation). Please telephone 503-845-3025 or email retreat@mtangel.edu