5-Day Centering Prayer Retreat

Hosted by Contemplative Outreach of Portland (COOP) and Contemplative Outreach of Willamette Valley (COWV).

Experience Deep Silence at recently remodeled St. Benedict’s Guesthouse, Mt. Angel Abbey. Retreat includes 4 nights in a private room, private bath, all meals. Opportunities abound to pray with the monks, walk the stations of the cross in the park-like grounds, or simply soak in expansive views of the Willamette Valley in silence.

The guesthouse is in compliance with State of Oregon Covid-19 prevention recommendations regarding face masks and social distancing. COOP and COWV expect all retreatants to be fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks prior to retreat. Elevator and one ADA room available.

Pre-requisites: daily Centering Prayer practice for 6 months; fully vaccinated for Covid >2 weeks prior.

To register, contact Patricia Lacy. $100 deposit due at time of registration ($50 non-refundable); balance by July 15. Partial scholarships available!