Retreat Spaces for Rest, Reflection and Encounter
Catholic retreat facilities offer sacred spaces for prayer, reflection and renewal. Rooted in church teachings and traditions, these places invite individuals and groups to step away from the busyness of life and enter into deeper communion with God.
Whether you are seeking silence, guided retreat experiences or space for communal prayer and formation, Catholic retreat facilities provide a peaceful environment grounded in hospitality, faith and reverence.
Each of the following locations offer a unique setting where hearts and minds can be renewed in faith.
Catholic Retreat Facilities in Georgia
Heritage Center, Sharon
Encompassing historic Locust Grove Cemetery, The Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Heritage Preserve Retreat Center, Heritage Center provides a welcoming environment to seek, find, and renew faith through beauty, peace, and historical connection. On-site accommodations are available.
Visit Heritage CenterIgnatius House Jesuit Retreat Center, Atlanta
Ignatius House has been hosting retreats for over 50 years. Our ministry is based on Ignatian Spirituality and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola – a journey in meditation, praying the Scriptures and finding God in all things. We offer group and individually directed retreats, silent retreats, spiritual direction and spiritual counseling. On-site accommodation is available.
Visit Ignatius HouseLife Teen Camp Covecrest, Tiger
Tucked away in the North Georgia mountains, Covecrest is a peaceful, powerful and restful retreat space. For 20 years, it has hosted parishes, schools and groups from across the country and beyond to grow in faith, deepen their relationship with Jesus and strengthen their community. Groups of various sizes are invited to host a retreat at Covecrest. Onsite accommodations are available.
Book a Retreat at CovecrestOur Loving Mother’s Children “The Farm,” Conyers
Our Loving Mother’s Children, also known as “The Farm,” seeks to further the kingdom of God and the triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary through the devotions of Fatima, Divine Mercy teachings and revelations of Christ to Luisa Piccarreta, who is on the path to sainthood. On-site accommodations are available.
Visit The FarmMonastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers
The Monastery of the Holy Spirit offers a place of peace and prayer. Home to the Trappist monks, visitors can pray and reflect in the Abbey Church or in nature at the Arabia Mountain Heritage Area. The monastery welcomes groups of all sizes for guided tours and various retreats throughout the year. Admission and parking are free for daily visitors.
Visit Monastery of the Holy SpiritMonastery of the Visitation of Holy Mary, Snellville
Founded in 1954, the Monastery of the Visitation is home to a community of contemplative, cloistered nuns. Retreats are available for women interested in joining the community and soon for those who want to spend time praying with the nuns and experiencing the peace of being in a house of God.
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