Hermitage Silent Directed Retreat | Franciscan Spirituality Center
June 7 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm
A silent directed retreat is an invitation to deepen your connection to the Sacred and to yourself through solitude and silence within a community of prayer. You will have a private, comfortable bedroom, delicious meals and sessions with a spiritual director who will listen to you and your unfolding story. Your days will be open for time in quiet spaces for reflection, with options for attending liturgy, praying in the chapel and creating art. You are welcome to add overnight stays before or after your retreat for $75 per night; call 608-791-5295.
The FSC maintains three hermitages in a woodland setting east of La Crosse (St. Joseph Ridge). You are invited to stay in one of these cozy cottages (which feature indoor plumbing and modern conveniences) during your silent retreat. Enjoy time in nature as you deepen your connection to the Sacred and to yourself through solitude and contemplation. You’ll have daily meeting with a spiritual director who will listen to you and your unfolding story.
Facilitator: Steve Spilde, FSC staff spiritual director
NOTE: The spiritual direction sessions happen at the FSC (920 Market St.), NOT at the hermitage. You will stay the hermitage and sleep at the hermitage, but you will need to drive to the FSC (15-minute drive) for your spiritual direction sessions. Towels and bed linens are provided. Guests are asked to bring their own toiletries and food. The hermitages have a kitchenette, where you can prepare your own meals at your convenience.
Investment: $375, includes two nights’ stay and spiritual direction