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Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center

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Schedule updated Jun 15, 2026 · 22 services this week

Special Events

Mon, Jun 22, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Vacation Bible Camp
Vacation Bible Camp; ends Jun 26 at 12:00; This 5-day camp is open to children entering kindergarten through entering 6th grade.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026
Teen Weekend Retreat
Teen Weekend Retreat; ends Jun 28; This two-night retreat helps high school-aged teens grow in personal faith; engage in community building; and develop as young leaders in the Church.
Mon, Jul 6, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Music & Art Camp for Children
Music & Art Camp for Children; ends Jul 10 at 15:30; Students entering grades 3 through 8 are invited to join us for a fun-filled week of music and art activities.
Wed, Jul 8, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Free Summer Concert - Celebrating 75 Years of Holy Family
Free Summer Concert Celebrating Years of Holy Family; Gather your family and friends; grab a blanket or low-profile beach chairs; and make your way to our pavilion for this lively concert celebrating 75 years of Holy Family.
Fri, Jul 10, 2026
Family Retreat
Family Retreat; ends Jul 12; Join us for a special weekend retreat created specifically for families with children in high school or younger.
Sun, Sep 13, 2026
3:00 p.m.
75th Anniversary Mass & Celebration
Anniversary Mass & Celebration; Please join us as we celebrate 75 years of retreat ministry.
Mon, Sep 14, 2026
Retreat for Priests
ends Sep 18; Join us for our annual Retreat for Priests; a time of rest and renewal as we share discussion; fellowship; quiet; music; and liturgy.
Sat, Oct 3, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop; In this introductory workshop; you will learn the method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet; reflective atmosphere.
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Retreat for Deacons
ends Oct 11; Join us for our annual Retreat for Deacons; a time of rest and renewal as we share discussion; fellowship; quiet; music; and liturgy.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For the Beauty of the Earth: Sculpture as Prayer; Beauty, the Apophatic and Hope
For the Beauty of the Earth: Sculpture as Prayer; Beauty, the Apophatic and Hope; This event; with its conferences on beauty; the apophatic; and hope; will explore the nature of beauty as revealed gift; the apophatic as negation leading to presence; and hope as embodying unity and solidarity.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Good Eye Opens: An Introduction to Contemplative Photography
The Good Eye Opens: An Introduction to Contemplative Photography; A Zen teacher observed that the moment we intellectualize what we see; it is no longer what we saw. Contemplative photography invites a different way of seeing—direct; fresh perception unfiltered by thought.
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Modern Mystical and Contemplative Wisdom: Spiritual Insights from Howard Thurman, Evelyn Underhill, and Ram Dass
Modern Mystical and Contemplative Wisdom: Spiritual Insights from Howard Thurman, Evelyn Underhill, and Ram Dass; ends Nov 8; This contemplative weekend invites deeper silence and centered living through the wisdom of three figures: Howard Thurman; Martin Luther King Jr.’s mentor; Evelyn Underhill; the British writer on mysticism; and Ram Dass; an Interspiritual teacher bridging Eastern wisdom and Western psychology.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Becoming Aware and Releasing Obstacles to Grace Through Centering Prayer
Becoming Aware and Releasing Obstacles to Grace Through Centering Prayer; Through Centering Prayer; we become aware of the emotional programs through which we seek happiness and belonging. While belonging is central to spiritual life; this workshop invites us—through silence; reflection; and contemplative journaling—to gently release attachments that inhibit grace and open us to God; freedom; and deeper relationship with all creation.
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
God of Evolution: From Earth Community to Omega Love — Thomas Berry and Ilia Delio in Dialogue
God of Evolution: From Earth Community to Omega Love — Thomas Berry and Ilia Delio in Dialogue; Through reflection; dialogue; and practice; we will explore evolution as sacred story and ecological healing as spiritual conversion.
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Body as a Place of Encounter with God
The Body as a Place of Encounter with God; Through gentle teaching; guided BioSpiritual Focusing exercises; and shared reflection; participants begin learning to listen to their body’s felt knowing; welcoming the gift of arising grace; and rediscovering themselves as interconnected; living cells within the Whole Body of Christ.
Thu, Mar 4, 2027
Exploring the Magic and Medicine of the Psalms: A Common Heart Retreat
Exploring the Magic and Medicine of the Psalms: A Common Heart Retreat; ends Mar 7; In this retreat; we explore eight Psalmic themes — Gratefulness; Praise; Lament; Supplication; Exaltation; Revelation; Comfort; and Encouragement— as Interspiritual pathways of insight; resilience; and healing through reflection and shared practice together.
Sat, Mar 20, 2027
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Christian Contemplative Path: Journeying Beyond True Self to No Self
The Christian Contemplative Path: Journeying Beyond True Self to No Self; This day offers a transformative exploration of the Christian contemplative and mystical tradition; guiding participants through the classic stages of the spiritual path—Purgative; Illuminative; and Unitive—and culminating in the profound realization of “No Self; ” where all constructs of self dissolve and only God’s Presence remains.
Sat, Apr 10, 2027
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Noticing God in the Ordinary: A Day of Contemplative Attention
Noticing God in the Ordinary: A Day of Contemplative Attention; This day invites you to slow down and rediscover the sacred woven into daily life through the practice of contemplative attention; drawn from the insights of mystics; poets; and artists.
Sat, Apr 24, 2027
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop
Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop; In this introductory workshop; you will learn the method and principles of Centering Prayer practice in a quiet; reflective atmosphere.
Sat, May 22, 2027
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
A Hidden Wholeness: The Art of Thomas Merton
A Hidden Wholeness: The Art of Thomas Merton; Beginning with an overview of Thomas Merton’s art we will move on to focus on his photographs and; drawing on his journals and late writings; we will reflect on how solitude; silence; and attention shaped his understanding of art and his way of seeing.
Sat, Jun 12, 2027
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cosmogenesis: Awakening Faith in an Evolving Universe
Cosmogenesis: Awakening Faith in an Evolving Universe; This contemplative day invites participants into the sacred story of cosmogenesis—the unfolding of the universe as a dynamic expression of divine love.

What visitors say about Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center

Community Insights

The retreat house is highly praised for providing peace, joy, spiritual talks, great food, and fellowship, with many visitors finding the themed retreats particularly applicable to their lives.

Fr. David is noted as a multi-talented director whose magnificent music enhances the retreat experience.

The music, choir, and liturgy are exceptional, with observations of beautiful masses, incredible orchestras, and amazing choir singing that brings a sense of peace.

The community feel is strong, with opportunities for fellowship, meeting new friends during retreats, and a staff described as amazing and fantastic.

Visitors appreciate the extensive outdoor areas, including a Labyrinth, Stations of the Cross, and walking paths, all offering quiet and peaceful spaces for meditation.

There is ample free parking available, and the walking trails are also free to access.

The facilities are described as peaceful, tranquil, and clean, with interesting art displayed inside and a bookstore open daily.

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Schedule updated Jun 15, 2026 · 22 services this week