Personal Retreats

Nazareth House
The Nazareth House is fully-furnished, air-conditioned and suited for individuals or small groups seeking space to meditate. It may be rented for day meetings or overnight. This Bungalow style house, built in 1908, has functioned as the St. Mary’s Boys Academy, the Chaplain’s house, and in 1991 was remodeled to serve as a retreat house.

There are five guest rooms (three full guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, one twin guest room with an en-suite bathroom and one twin guest room that shares a bathroom), four baths, a fully-equipped kitchen and dining table, spacious sitting room as well as a screened-in front porch, and a humble chapel. For overnight retreats, the Nazareth House can accommodate five to six guests.

For day meetings, the Nazareth House can accommodate 14 guests.
Bedding, linens and towels are provided.
Visitors must provide their own meals and snacks.
WiFi is not available and there are no telephones or televisions in the Nazareth House.
$150 for the first night; $100 for subsequent nights

To schedule, call Hospitality & Events Associate Lisa Hemmerling at (765) 551-9573 or lhemmerinling@dol-in.org.

St. John of the Cross
The St. John of the Cross Cabin is fully-furnished, air-conditioned and suited for one to two guests seeking individual retreats with more solitude. Here we offer two rooms with full-size beds and private baths, a fully-equipped kitchen, a large living space with fireplace, covered front and back porches, and private parking. Nestled among trees at the back of our 40-acre property, the secluded, Montana-style log cabin was built in 1989 by an anonymous donor.

Bedding, linens and towels are provided.
Visitors must provide their own meals and snacks.
The cabin is wheelchair accessible. WiFi is not available and there are no telephones or televisions in the St. John of the Cross Cabin.
$150 for the first night; $100 for subsequent nights

To schedule, call Hospitality & Events Associate Lisa Hemmerling at (765) 551-9573 or lhemmerling@dol-in.org.

Spiritual Options for Personal Retreats
Fr. David Huemmer, Chaplain & Spiritual Director, may offer spiritual services for personal retreats including the Sacrament of Reconciliation, a Holy Hour with Adoration and Benediction, Spiritual Direction Meetings ($25 for a half hour) and/or Mass. Please make your Spiritual Options requests at the time of reservation and let us schedule based on availability. Donations for Spiritual Options are recommended. Contact Fr. Huemmer at 765-551-9585 or fr.dhuemmer@dol-in.org

Personal Silent Retreat Template

Directions to SJRCC during US 31 Construction

Our Brochure
SJRCC Fact Sheet

Packing Guide
Walking Guide
Labyrinth Guide
Indoor Prayer Walk Guide

Campus Map
Guest Resources
Safety & Security

First Floor Diagram
Second Floor Diagram
Third Floor Diagram