WHAT IS AN IGNATIAN RETREAT?
Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, they're also known as directed retreats. Each day involves spending four or five prayer periods in meditation and scripture. We offer 4-day 8-day and 30-day options.
FIND GOD IN THE SILENCE
lgnatian Retreats, based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, are also known as directed retreats. The heart of the lgnatian Retreat involves spending four or five prayer periods each day in meditation on scripture. Thus the real director of an lgnatian Retreat is the Holy Spirit.
The retreat is marked by a complete silence, as there are no common prayers or devotions outside of Mass and Exposition, and no social time as even the meals are taken in silence to continue the reflection and prayerful atmosphere. Retreatants journal about each of their prayer times and the movements that occurred there, so that when they meet with the director, they can be given guidance and appropriate scripture passages for their meditation. It is suggested to read Meditation and Contemplation by Father Timothy Gallagher, OMV to learn more on the lgnatian methods of meditating on Scripture.
See the schedule of upcoming retreats, or contact us to inquire about 4-Day, 8-Day and 30-Day Directed Ignatian Retreats.
First Day
Check-in from 6-7pm.
We begin our retreat with a 7pm meeting and Holy Hour.
We begin our retreat with a 7pm meeting and Holy Hour.
During your Retreat
We spend the week in silence,
prayer, spiritual exercises, daily Mass and adoration, and daily meetings with a retreat director.
prayer, spiritual exercises, daily Mass and adoration, and daily meetings with a retreat director.
Last Day
Our retreat ends with a final meal and sharing by all the retreatants. Typically, 4-day retreats end with noon lunch and 8-day retreats with 5pm supper.
WHAT TO DO ON RETREAT
A silent retreat can seem daunting at first, but can be extremely fruitful and pleasing to the soul when each day is filled with the habits below
Read.
Bring spiritually enriching books and spend time with Scripture each day
Pray.
Each day, spend four or five prayer periods in the spiritual exercises
Go to Mass and Adoration.
Spend this community time being strengthened by the Eucharist
Speak with the Retreat Director.
Meet daily with your retreat director to receive guidance and insight
GET MORE INFORMATION
Do you have questions about our Directed lgnatian Retreats? Feel free to contact us!
CONTACT US| Dates | Name | Leader | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 16 - 19, 2026 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Nov. 16-19 | With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa and Sarina Stokes | View Details |
| November 16 - 23, 2026 | Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Nov. 16-23 | With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa and Sarina Stokes | View Details |
| November 19 - 23, 2026 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Nov. 19-23 | With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter, Sarina Stokes and Jo Vasa | View Details |
| December 14 - 18, 2026 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 14-18 | With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter, Sarina Stokes, Jo Vasa and Matt Simmons | View Details |
| December 14 - 22, 2026 | Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Dec. 14-22 | With Fr. Christopher Barak, Jo Vasa, Matt Simmons and Sarina Stokes | View Details |
| December 18 - 22, 2026 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 18-22 | With Fr. Christopher Barak, Sarina Stokes, Jo Vasa and Matt Simmons | View Details |
| December 28, 2026 - January 1, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Dec. 28-Jan. 1 | With Fr. Gary Coulter and Dotti Easter | View Details |
| December 28, 2026 - January 4, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Dec. 28-Jan 4 | With Fr. Gary Coulter and Dotti Easter | View Details |
| January 1 - 4, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Jan. 1-4 | With Fr. Christopher Barak, Fr. Gary Coulter and Dotti Easter | View Details |
| January 25 - 29, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Jan. 29-Feb. 2 | With Matt Simmons, Fr. Gary Coulter, Dotti Easter and Sarina Stokes | View Details |
| January 25 - 29, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Jan. 25-29 | With Matt Simmons, Fr. Gary Coulter, Dotti Easter, Sarina Stokes and Meagan Gitchell | View Details |
| January 25 - February 2, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Jan 25-Feb 2 | With Matt Simmons, Fr. Gary Coulter, Dotti Easter and Sarina Stokes | View Details |
| February 16 - 20, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Feb. 16-20 | With Fr. Christopher Barak, Dotti Easter, Jo Vasa and Leslie Lien | View Details |
| February 16 - 24, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Feb. 16-24 | With Dotti Easter and Jo Vasa | View Details |
| February 20 - 24, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Feb. 20-24 | With Matt Simmons, Dotti Easter, Jo Vasa and Sarina Stokes | View Details |
| March 16 - 19, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day March 16-19 | With Fr. Christopher Barak, Dotti Easter, Jo Vasa, Sarina Stokes, Fr. Gary Coulter and Leslie Lien | View Details |
| March 16 - 24, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) March 16-24 | With Fr. Gary Coulter, Jo Vasa and Dotti Easter | View Details |
| March 21 - 25, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day March 21-24/25 | With Matt Simmons, Jo Vasa and Dotti Easter | View Details |
| April 27 - May 1, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day Apr 27-May 1 | With Fr. Christopher Barak, Jo Vasa, Dotti Easter, Leslie Lien and Sarina Stokes | View Details |
| April 27 - May 5, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) Apr 27-May 5 | With Fr. Christopher Barak, Dotti Easter, Leslie Lien and Sarina Stokes | View Details |
| May 1 - 5, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day May 1-5 | With Fr. Christopher Barak, Dotti Easter, Leslie Lien and Sarina Stokes | View Details |
| May 13 - 17, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day May 13-17 | With Fr. Gary Coulter, Dotti Easter, Leslie Lien, Jo Vasa and Matt Simmons | View Details |
| May 13 - 21, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 8-Day (& 4 Days) May 13-21 | With Fr. Gary Coulter, Matt Simmons, Leslie Lien, Dotti Easter and Jo Vasa | View Details |
| May 17 - 21, 2027 | Ignatian Retreat: 4-Day May 17-21 | With Fr. Gary Coulter, Dotti Easter, Leslie Lien, Jo Vasa and Matt Simmons | View Details |