Retreats and Workshops

Mount Alvernia Retreat Center offers retreats throughout the year. All faiths are invited to attend. Over 6500 persons retreat to Mt. Alvernia each year. Retreat and workshop subjects include—but are not limited to—healing for the physically ill, spiritual, marriage enrichment, addictions, and abuse. Individuals, couples, and groups may attend the retreats. Children may also attend the healing retreats. The typical retreat lasts for two-and-half days (Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday).

For  weekend retreat descriptions and scheduling information, see the retreat and workshop schedule.

For information about one-day retreats, see monthly one-day retreats.

Registration is required to reserve your place. To register, please telephone the Mount Alvernia Retreat Office at (845) 297-5706, ext.12 or send e-mail to mtalverniaretreat@gmail.com. If you have special dietetic needs, you must indicate them when you telephone or include them in your e-mail. (For weekend retreats retreatants are also reminded to sign-in upon arrival at 7PM on Friday evenings.) The center is handicap accessible and includes an elevator for those retreatants who are unable to use the stairs.

If your group is interested in attending a retreat, your group coordinator should contact the Mount Alvernia Retreat Office for registration and accommodation information. Group coordinators must confirm the approximate number of retreatants at least one week prior to the retreat date.

Rates and fees for various retreats:

• For a typical weekend retreat, Mount Alvernia requests a $160 donation per person (includes a $25 nonrefundable deposit) for private room, bath, and five meals (three meals on Saturday and two on Sunday).
• For a monthly one-day retreat, Mount Alvernia requests a $25 donation per person. This includes a continental breakfast and lunch.
• For longer retreats, Mount Alvernia requests $65 per day.
• For longer overnight retreats, Mount Alvernia requests $75 per day for a private room, bath, and three meals.

Please contact Mount Alvernia Retreat Office for the latest rate information. Personal checks are accepted; make checks payable to Mt. Alvernia Retreat Center. Mount Alvernia, a non-profit organization, does not deny attendance because of a person’s lack of financial resources. Deposits will be returned if a scheduled retreat is under-subscribed.

Additional information about accommodations, meal times, dietetic needs, etc. is listed in the Miscellaneous section below. If you have additional questions, please contact the Mount Alvernia Retreat Office at (845) 297-5706 ext.12.

For travel information, see visitor's information and directions.

For a virtual tour, view the Mount Alvernia Experience topic on YouTube.

The 2010 Retreat and Workshop Schedule

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One-Day Retreats

In commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of the Franciscan Order, our Monthly Retreat Days will focus on various aspects of the Franciscan Charism, its Founders, Spirituality, and Mission in the Church.

Each retreat day begins with a welcome and refreshments. There are two conferences, time for quiet, prayer and reflection, lunch, reconciliation, and mass. The retreats begin at 9 AM and conclude at 3 PM. Donation is $25. Phone Registration is required. Please call the Mt. Alvernia Retreat Office at (845) 297-5706, extension 12.

Park in the back of the Retreat Center and enter using the Lower Level ramp door. Registration is served in the Dining Room.
 

Month	Dates	Themes
		Spring-Summer 2010
Jan	12	St. Clare, Franciscan contemplative life--A prayer-filled life at the center of fraternity & service
Feb	9	St. Clare and the Eucharist--the Bride and the Bridegroom
Mar	16	LaVerna, St. Francis and Christ Crucified
Apr	13	Francis, Apostle of Peace, a mission to the world
May	11	Third Order, Secular Franciscans, bringing the Gospel to the secular world
Jun	15	Evangelizing with Francis' spirit of service & joy

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Solitude Days

These days are welcome rest from our busy lives and burdensome schedules. Mt. Alvernia provides a quiet setting to "come away" and be spiritually refreshed by the silence.

Any weekday--From 8AM to 3PM--without a schedule to follow--pray, read, journal, rest. Come for a morning or stay the day. You are welcome to enjoy the grounds, chapel, and facilities of the Retreat Center. Bring a bag lunch or make the day one of fasting from food, talking, and noise! Refreshments are provided. Phone Registration is required, free will offering. Please call (845)297-5706, extension 12. Mass at 8AM is optional.
 

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Miscellaneous

Free parking is available in the back lot.

Retreatants are required to pre-register with a nonrefundable desposit of $25.00 to reserve their places. For information, use the Contact List  to call, fax, or e-mail Mt. Alvernia.

Retreatants need to sign-in upon arrival at 7 PM on Friday evenings. (Departure time is after lunch on Sunday.)

Meals for weekend retreats

• If you have special dietetic needs, you must indicate them when you register (either on the form or by telephone) in order to give the kitchen staff time to plan for them.
• On Friday evenings, refreshments (but no buffet) are served at 7 PM.
• On Saturdays, three meals are served at 8 AM, 12 noon, and 5 PM.
• On Sundays, two meals are served at 8 AM and 12 noon.

An elevator is available for those retreatants who are unable to use the stairs.

The gym is no longer available for sports.

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