Abbey of Gethsemani

REGISTRATION SOLD OUT

The Abbey of Gethsemani is hosting a Catholic in Recovery retreat that will offer hope and healing for individuals in recovery. This retreat is for those who are seeking to find freedom from a variety of addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments, and family members impacted by their loved one’s addiction.

Participants will be encouraged to encounter and grow in the Lord through various talks, reflections, prayer, meetings, and opportunities for fellowship grounded in a Catholic sacramental approach to the Twelve Steps of addiction recovery. When in the grips of addiction, it can be difficult to seek God’s help. But the power of God is more than a concept–it’s a real, personal force of love and grace that can free us from the shackles of darkness and give us new life!

ABOUT

The Abbey of Gethsemani has received guests since its foundation in 1848. We continue to welcome men and women of all faiths from around the world. As outlined in Saint Benedict’s Rule for Monasteries, the guest represents Christ and has a claim on the welcome and care of the community.

The monastic milieu offers a place apart “to entertain silence in the heart and listen for the voice of God – to pray for your own discovery” (Thomas Merton). Gethsemani retreats are silent, unstructured and undirected. However, private consultation with one of the monks can be arranged if desired. All are welcome to participate in the Eucharist and hours of prayer.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Gethsemani’s fully-equipped guesthouse offers 30 rooms for men and women, all with private baths and showers, five with two beds, and several for persons with disabilities. The guesthouse is air-conditioned and has an elevator.

MEALS

Meals will be served cafeteria style. Foods will be simple and nutritious which should serve for any food plan. If you have specific food allergies, please note this on the registration form. Meals include dinner on Friday, breakfast/lunch/dinner on Saturday, and breakfast/lunch on Sunday.