Retreats can be self-directed or directed by others and range from a silent afternoon to a week-long structured setting. Take a look at the numerous kinds of retreats you can experience at Saint Joseph’s Valley Farm.

Silent

• Directed — meet with a spiritual director for guidance once during the retreat or once a day (depending on length of retreat)
• Self-directed — go at your own pace, bring spiritual reading, and let God guide you

Hermitage

• Same as silent self-directed retreat but completely secluded, like a “cabin in the woods,” offering you the space to explore your inner map with God

Small Group

• For 6-8 people conducted by a director (either offered by Saint Joseph’s Valley Farm or brought by the group)

Days of Reflection

• Come for an afternoon, bring a sandwich and some spiritual reading
• Can be directed or self-directed, alone or in a large group in the Barn House

Ignatian

• Silent retreat according to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola (see our calendar for dates)
  • 30-day
  • 8-day

Taize Prayer and Healing

• An evening of music, prayer, and healing held on the lawn at the farm usually in the spring, summer, and autumn
• Originated in France for people of all faiths to come together and share their faith through song, prayer, and spiritual readings

Other

• Couples retreats
• Pre-baby, post-baby retreats
• Child birth education retreats