Chaplain
St. Anthony Retreat Center offers the services of an on-site Catholic Chaplain. The Chaplain is usually available during the day for pastoral counseling and/or sacrament of reconciliation. Arrangements for retreat services by the Chaplain must be made during the time of reservations. A stipend suggestion for Chaplain services is listed on the current fee rate form.
Your Retreat Experience
The Staff of the Retreat Center prepares your rooms and meals to enhance your retreat experience. We ask that you follow certain rules to ensure quiet, reflective atmosphere.
Where quiet is prayer?
People seek the solitude of St. Anthony for prayer. We expect all groups to maintain an attitude of silent reflection. Loud noises, music and games should be kept at a minimum.
Care for Property
Retreatants are expected to keep furniture/beds as these are found in rooms and general spaces. Guests are asked not to move items from one room to another or one building to another. There is a $50.00 posted fee for moving furniture or beds.
All posters, signage, notes must be removed from walls, windows and doors. Placement of these signs must be with painters blue tape. Groups will be billed for any damage to buildings/rooms.
Flowers are for all to enjoy
St. Anthony Retreat Center landscaping personnel take pride in keeping the grounds trimmed, clean and picture perfect. Please leave flowers, vines and plants for everyone to enjoy.
Arrival and Departure
Groups may arrive at 7am on the day of the retreat and must leave by 4pm on the last day of the retreat. Any exception should be arranged with Center Administrator. The Day Rate is from 7am to 4pm.
Smoke Free and Grilling Free
Most buildings on the Retreat Center grounds are wooden structures. Cigarette and cigar smoking is prohibited in ALL BUILDINGS, PORCHES AND WALKWAYS.
There is a designated smoking area in the “Historic Area” and the entrance bridge is the designated smoking area for “Heritage Circle”
Grilling steaks, hot dogs and hamburgers must have prior approval. Grilling is 35 feet from ANY building. Retreatants are expected to water down and clear grilling area of charcoal, ashes etc.
Selling of Group Merchandise and Religious Articles
Groups are permitted to sell group merchandise or religious articles with prior authorization from St. Anthony Retreat Center. All sales must be within buildings and not on porches, steps or outdoor areas.
Parking Areas
Groups are assigned parking areas. Groups are asked to designate team members to direct traffic and enforce parking rules. All fire lane markings must be maintained. In respect for other retreat groups, in/out traffic should be kept at a minimum.
During the Retreat
All groups are expected to maintain an atmosphere of silent reflection during their stay at the center. Individual walks and group conversations should be respectful of everyone’s need for quiet and solitude. Cell phones and other electronic devices should be on vibrate.