Savor this silent, directed retreat. Get away and make time to discover how you are connected to the Vine, to Jesus. Meet daily with a spiritual director and reflect on what it means to abide and what is needed to make good fruit.

We know so little of Mary’s life, only a few passages on Mary are in the Bible. The Gospel of Luke does contain several experiences of Mary. Join this retreat and take 24 hours to ‘hide’ away into the quiet. This is an opportunity to ponder the birth of Jesus, our Savior, through the eyes of His Mother, Mary.

Silence, Stillness, and Holy Rest
24 Hours in Advent

As the Christmas season approaches, our hearts often long for something deeper than the rushed pace and full calendars—something quieter, gentler, and more aligned with the true meaning of Advent: waiting, listening, and making room for Christ. 

This yearly retreat provides time for silence, daily Eucharist, an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, daily spiritual direction, Centering Prayer/Lectio, and a focus on the Sunday Gospel. 

Start your New Year 2027 in a profound, life changing way. Experience a spiritually meaningful weekend meditation retreat in the peaceful environment of Benet House Retreat Center at St Mary's Monastery in Rock Island, Illinois.

Join us at Bent House Retreat Center in the Quad Cities for a 24-hour Taize Retreat during Lent.  Absorbing in silent reflection, scripture, meditative music, and simple chants, clears space in our heart to experience the joy and profundity of the Risen Lord in our lives today!

Savor this silent, directed retreat. Get away and make time to discover how you are connected to the Vine, to Jesus. Meet daily with a spiritual director and reflect on what it means to abide and what is needed to make good fruit.

Take time away from busy daily life to reconnect with the deeper wishes of your heart.  Savor the silence and go within to recalibrate your life's meaning. Meet daily with a spiritual director, reflect and allow a more joyful vision of your life to surface.