Personal Day Retreats
Find the Day Retreat That's Right for You!
If this is your first time visiting us, you may want to start with our Standard Self-Guided Retreat, which gives you the freedom to explore our beautiful grounds, discover our peaceful spaces, and spend your time however you wish. There is no set itinerary, although you're always welcome to use one of our online self-guided retreat guides if you'd like a little inspiration!
But if you have something specific in mind, or there's a particular reason you're seeking a retreat, we also offer a variety of Themed Self-Guided Retreats, each with its own focus, activities, and reflections to help guide your experience.
Browse the options below and see what speaks to you! And remember, no matter which retreat you choose, your time is always yours to enjoy at your own pace.
Themed Self-Guided Retreat Options
Art as Prayer: Personal Self-Guided Retreat
This experience invites you to engage art not as performance or technique, but as prayer — a way of listening, noticing, and responding through color, line, texture, and form.
Wind Phone: A Self-Guided Grief Retreat
Spend a few hours or a full day in quiet reflection through a self-guided Wind Phone Retreat created for those carrying loss, whether recent or long held.
The Labyrinth Journey Self-Guided Retreat
The path may be the same, but the journey is always your own. A labyrinth is a path that invites you to walk, pause, reflect, and discover what may be waiting for your attention.
Land, People & Peace: An Indigenous Peoples & Care for Creation Self-Guided Retreat
A pause to reflect on our land, the people who came before us, and our responsibility for its future.
Retreat Companions & Resources
Prayer or Meditation Walks on our Peace Labyrinth
Visit our sacred outdoor labyrinth for a peaceful, meditative walk in a quiet natural setting. Open to individuals and small groups by appointment.
Spiritual Accompaniment
Meet with a spiritual director or companion as part of a self-guided retreat experience designed to support prayerful reflection, discernment, and spiritual growth.
Self-Guided Retreat Guides
Choose from a variety of themed self-guided retreats designed to inspire reflection, deepen awareness, and help you make the most of your time at the Center.
St. Mary-on-the-Lake Library
Enjoy a quiet space for reading, reflection, and spiritual exploration while browsing a collection of books available to retreat guests.