The Abbey Retreat House
"Come away to a quiet place by yourselves and rest awhile." (Mark 6:31)
The Monks of Mount Angel Abbey welcome men and women of all faiths to spend time in prayer and reflection in the peaceful atmosphere of Benedictine monastic life and the unique natural environment of our hilltop.
Retreat House Photo Tour
Fr. Edmund Smith, O.S.B., Director of the Retreat House
The Retreat House provides warm Benedictine hospitality within a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere. Come, re energize and center yourself in the sacred surroundings of our 125-year old Abbey.
Situated on the south-east side of the Abbey hilltop, the Retreat House offers a spectacular panoramic view of the Willamette Valley to the south and a serene, peaceful view of the campus mall with our romanesque Abbey Church, bell tower and Monastery to the north.
In the Retreat House you'll find quiet, and comfortable areas conducive to reading, rest and reflection, along with a beautiful little prayer chapel and reading room on the main floor.
The conference level is equipped with a 24-hour self-service coffee bar with tea and fresh fruit and cookies available. There are also various conference and counseling rooms on this level for structured retreats/meetings and spiritual counseling. Immediately adjoining the conference level is a beautiful Mediterranean outdoor garden for added peace and reflection with beauty abounding.
On the first floor, above the conference level, there is a beautiful, spacious dining room overlooking the Abbey's southern pastureland where hundreds of goats and sheep are grazing along with the verdant farmlands in the distance.
The Abbey is blessed with spacious and beautiful landscaped grounds, providing a meditation path flowing through one of the wooded areas, and thus enhancing the retreat experience for our guests.
Our guests are encouraged to visit the library where they may read, study and enjoy the ambiance of our renowned Finnish architecturally designed library with its' outstanding collection of theological and historical works.
Retreatants and guests are invited to participate and share in the prayer services of the monks sung and recited at various times throughout the day. Private Retreats and Group Retreats may be arranged by calling the Retreat House office during the office hours (Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) at 503-845-3025 or emailing retreat@mountangelabbey.org.
Br. Jonah Wright, O.S.B. (l) and Br. Peter Chanel Timua, O.S.B. (r)
