Day / Evening Retreats
Day Away Retreats: A Day Away is scheduled once a month, October – May. The day begins with refreshments at 8:30 am, a prayer reflection, quite time, the celebration of the Eucharist, a home-cooked lunch and closing reflection. The day concludes by 3:00 pm. The cost for the day is $30.00 or $40.00 with a private room. This year’s theme is “A Priceless Freedom: Living the Gospel.”
This year the dates are all on Wednesdays: October 14, November 18, December 9, January 13, February 10, March 17, April 14, May 12.
Individual Silent Retreats: The Mount is available midweek for individuals who seek a time of silent reflection and prayer. If you would like an appointment with a member of the retreat team, please book prior to your stay. You may book for the day or overnight depending upon the other events taking place. There may be limited space for a private weekend retreat, depending on the group that is already booked on site. Please discuss your preference with the office.
Cost: $100.00 which includes and overnight stay and three meals.
Twilight Retreats: Various groups (church and other) are welcome to arrange for a meditative evening (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.). Registration is at 6:00 pm with dinner at 6:30. Our program consists of a reflective talk given after supper, followed by silent meditation and a closing reflection. You are welcome to book a date and bring your own facilitator and/or program, or arrange for a member of the team to give the reflection. The cost is $30.00 per person.
Cochrane Women Twilight Retreats: A three-part series is organized for the women of Cochrane (and environs). The dates and topics for 2020-2021 will be announced at a later date. The cost is $30.00. Registration opens at 5:00. Supper is at 6:00 followed by the presentation, quiet time and final prayer reflection. The evening concludes by 8:30 p.m. To register contact either:
- Cindy Mackenzie
- Jacquie Harbridge
Charity of the Cross: Wednesday, March 31. This Holy Week retreat is offered as a Day Away (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) or an Evening Twilight (5:30 pm-9:00 pm). The writings of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi around the Passion of Jesus Christ will be the source of the reflections. The costs for each is $30.00 and includes a meal. There are two outdoor Stations of the Cross which you may wish to visit so please dress for the weather.
Brother Sun – Sister Moon: Saturday, July 17, 2021. A full-day outdoor retreat beginning at 9:00 am. This retreat includes a walking-pilgrimage, an outdoor Mass, eco-friendly reflections, and evening bonfire. The cost is $60.00, including a packed picnic lunch and BBQ dinner. Please dress and prepare for the weather and terrain. Bring your own water bottle and small day pack to hold the lunch.
