A place for peace, contemplation and discovery

Retreats

An escape in the Black Forest

Retreats to meet your needs

Whether you’re seeking a space to retreat for yourself or a group, there is spiritual sanctuary here in the Black Forest. Two large, well-appointed retreat houses await you, with handicap, single and double room options. Use the space just for the day or extend your stay here at Benet Hill. We have meeting spaces for groups and meals in the monastery dining room for those who would rather not cook while on retreat.

Upon request, we also offer transportation to/from the monastery, spiritual direction for a guided retreat, or healing energy work.

For individuals who wish to go deeper, there is a five-day guided retreat option and, in certain situations, a longer guided retreat is available.

Guided retreats

For some individuals, time spent in quiet contemplation and with a Benedictine spiritual director changes everything.

Guided retreats are perfect if:

In solitude or communion

Individual and group retreats

Individual

Tend to your soul in a retreat house nestled in the pine forest. Walk the trails. Linger at prayer sites. Rest. And meet daily with a Benedictine spiritual director if you choose.

Group

Tend to your relationships with family, friends, social club or co-workers. Strengthen your social network while resting, learning, walking and listening to the sounds of the forest together.

Accommodations

Abrahaven

Abrahaven is a two-story home with four bedrooms, two connecting bathrooms, full kitchen, dining room, living room and deck on the upper level. A conference room is located on the garden level with laundry facilities, bathroom with walk-in shower, and half bathroom.

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Pinehaven

Pinehaven is a double wide, single level home with five bedrooms, three bathrooms, full kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry facilities and deck by the front door.

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Conference facilities

Conference facilities are available in Abrahaven and the main Monastery building. They may be rented together or individually to suit your needs.

Retreat fees

You have choices when planning your retreat here at Benet Hill:

Private Overnight Retreat for Individuals

Starting at $80 per person

Private Day Retreat for Individuals

Starting at $45 per person

Overnight Retreat Groups (up to 15 persons)

Starting at $60 per person

Day Retreat Groups (4+ people)

Starting at $200 (nonprofits), $225 (for-profits)

Retreat requests and payments

Important Information

In order to protect the health of our community, we ask that all retreatants be fully vaccinated and have at least one booster vaccination. Please carefully review the COVID Procedures below before completing a retreat request. When you're ready, complete the form below with your contact information and desired retreat dates, accommodations, and extra services. All retreat requests are handled personally through email or telephone.

***Once your retreat request is approved and dates finalized, a $50 non-refundable fee is required.***

To make a payment by check, please make your check payable to "Benet Hill Monastery," and mail your check to:

Benet Hill Monastery
Attn: Retreat Ministry
3190 Benet Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80921