Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House

About Sacred Heart

Founded in October 1959 by Fr. Raphael C. McCarthy, S.J., Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House is a Colorado oasis of peace and beauty welcoming those who seek to deepen their relationship with God, and dedicated to retreats and spiritual direction in the tradition of St. Ignatius Loyola.

The Retreat House offers a variety of silent retreats for clergy, religious, and laity. The retreats are given in the Ignatian tradition by an experienced staff of Jesuits, women religious, and lay spiritual directors. The retreats are open to anyone, regardless of parish or faith affiliation.

We offer our individually directed retreats in the Ignatian tradition—that is to say that retreatants agree to abstain from conversation during their stay, except during the daily meetings with their spiritual director and participation in the celebration of Eucharist.

"The atmosphere of prayerful silence is the gift we give to one another."

General Information:

Mission Statement:
Sacred Heart, a Roman Catholic Retreat House, is an apostolate of the Jesuits of the Missouri Province. Everything that Sacred Heart offers is inspired by the vision expressed in the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. Sacred Heart welcomes all who come to deepen their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ and of their ecclesial traditions through retreats and other means of spiritual growth.

Among its major activities Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House offers retreats, conferences, days of prayer, and spiritual direction for those seeking personal growth in faith, prayer, and in the ability to respond whole-heartedly to God. Sacred Heart also collaborates with other Jesuit institutions in fostering spiritual growth for those working in apostolic activities associated with the Society of Jesus and endeavors to support the spiritual growth programs of the local Catholic Churches.

Location:
Located in the colorful foothills of the Rocky Mountains and surrounded by panoramic views of the majestic Rockies, Sacred Heart Retreat House offers the perfect setting for solitude, reflection, and prayer. There are plentiful trails for walking, hiking, and enjoyment of nature. You can look west to the mountains rising over the foothills and east to ranch valleys and gentle mesas. Even more, you can look within to see the direction your life has taken and the choices you face.
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Accommodations:
The attractive simplicity of the forty-five private single rooms (bath facilities and restrooms are centrally located on each corridor), the comfortable furnishings, and the arched wood beams of the chapel, lounge, and dining room provide a warm, welcoming ambience. Bed linens and towels are provided for each retreatant. In keeping with national health trends and to maintain a smoke-free environment for our guests and staff, smoking is not permitted inside any building at Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House.
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The main building is barrier free and easily accommodates people who use wheelchairs or walkers. Although we cannot take requests for any specific room or location, we would like to know if for health reasons you have special needs. If so please indicate this in the appropriate space on the reservation form.

Simple, nutritious meals offering a variety of foods are prepared in the retreat house kitchen and served cafeteria style. Complimentary beverages and light snacks are available in the main dining room throughout the day.

Reservations:
A form for making a reservation is available on this site. Please note that reservations for any overnight retreat are made by mail only—not by phone—using the reservation form along with the appropriate non-refundable deposit. A retreat reservation will be confirmed only after the reservation form accompanied by the proper deposit is received. In order to allow time to process a request for an individually directed retreat we must receive the form and the deposit at least two weeks prior to the start of the retreat. Sorry, but we are unable to accommodate payment by credit card. Please do not make your travel arrangements until you have received our written confirmation of your retreat dates.

Reservations by an individual for a day of quiet or for Prayer Day programs may be made by phone and may be paid for at the door. Individual rooms are not provided for day retreatants.

Early reservations are advised as many retreats fill to capacity very quickly. If any retreat is already filled when a reservation is received, the sender is notified and he/she has the option to be placed in chronological order on a waiting list. Should space become available, the applicant is informed immediately in the order in which the reservation request was received. In the event that we are unable to accommodate those on the waiting list, they may either transfer their deposit to another program or have their deposit returned. When sending checks to the retreat house, please remember to indicate the purpose for the remittance; this will ensure an accurate crediting of accounts.

Cost:
The actual cost of a day at the retreat house is considerably more than the suggested offerings listed. However, our main concern is that the Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House be available when you need it most. All are welcome even when they are unable to give the full suggested offerings. We depend on the generosity of others to help those less financially blessed. Anyone who cannot afford the full suggested offering may write to the Director prior to the retreat and request a waiver, a reduction, or an extension of time for payment.

Transportation:
If you are arriving by plane and do not have a ride to the Retreat House, you may wish to use the Big Sky Shuttle. The fare is $55 one way to and from Denver International Airport, and advance reservations are necessary. The shuttle service will bring you directly to the Retreat House. Their hours of operation are 3:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.

Additional passengers to the same destination are discounted with an advance reservation, so if you are arriving or returning with another person you may wish to take advantage of the lower price. If you are making a retreat as part of a group we'll help you find out about others returning at the same time.

Please check Big Sky's website (info@bigskyshuttle.com) or call 1-877-336-8267 for more information and reservations.

Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House is located 1.5 miles west of Sedalia, Colorado on Highway 67, only 30 miles south of Denver and 45 miles north of Colorado Springs.

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