Self - Directed Personal Retreat

A Self - Directed Personal Retreat offers overnight time in silence for prayer, rest, and reflection in a peaceful setting, without scheduled programming. This option is well suited for those who feel comfortable shaping their own rhythm of prayer and quiet during their stay.

Registration must be received at least TWO WEEKS prior to the retreat.

Prairie grass and an open vista of mountains
retreat house steeple through a window

Silent overnight personal retreats in the Colorado foothills, near Denver

(Available for 3-8 Nights)

A Self - Directed Personal Retreat offers quiet time for prayer and reflection in a peaceful setting. This option is self-guided and well-suited for retreatants who feel comfortable creating their own rhythm of silence, prayer, reading, and rest.

During your stay, you are welcome to make use of the chapel, library and bookstore, and the grounds.

Length of stay

  • 2–8 nights

Arrival / departure

  • Arrive: 1:00–4:00 PM

  • Depart: Before noon on your final day

Reservation timing

  • We must receive your reservation at least TWO WEEKS before your retreat begins.

Cost

  • Deposit: $50 (non-refundable; applied toward total cost)

  • Full cost: $170 per night, per person

  • All meals included

2026 - 2027 Self - Directed Personal Retreat Schedule

(Applies to Personal Retreats without a director unless noted. Please check back for updates.)

  • December 7 - 10 — 8-Day Block - registration deadline 11/23/2026

    January 11-15                7-Day Block - registration deadline 12/8/2026

    January 19-24                5-Day Block - registration deadline 1/4/2027

    February 1-4                  4-Day Block - registration deadline 1/18/2027

    April 26-28                    3-Day Block - registration deadline 4/12/2027

    May 3-8                          6-Day Block - registration deadline 4/19/2027

    May 10-16                     7-Day Block - registration deadline 4/26/2027

    June 28 – July 1             4-Day Block - registration deadline  6/14/2027

    July 6-10                        5-Day Block - registration deadline 6/22/2027

    July 19 – 25                   7-Day Block - registration deadline 7/5/2027

    July 26 – 30                   5-Day Block - registration deadline  7/12/2027

    August 2-5                    4 Day Block - registration deadline 7/19/2027

    August 9– 13                5- Day Block - registration deadline 7/26/2027

    August 15-22               7- Day Block  - Jesuits and Priests only – arrive at 6:30pm

    August 23-29               7-Day Block - registration deadline 8/9/2027

    August 30 – Sept. 3    5-Day Block - registration deadline 8/16/2027

Need help choosing?

If you’re unsure which option fits best, you can contact our staff. We’ll help you understand the differences and choose a retreat that meets you where you are.