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The RETREATS

Two types of spaces are provided for retreatants; all are for single occupancy. The retreat house features a number of private rooms, each with a half-bath and personal garden overlooking the ocean. There is also a room with several showers and a common kitchen where meals are picked up. In addition to the retreat house, there are five trailer hermitages located along the hillside below the retreat house. These spaces offer greater solitude and privacy. They include a full bath, small refrigerator, small counter-top gas burner for cooking, various food items for light meals and a sun deck.

The main meal is picked up at the retreat house kitchen.

  • Retreat rooms are generally reserved up to 6 months in advance, although cancellations sometimes free up space sooner.
  • Trailer hermitages can be reserved up to 12 months in advance.
  • Longer retreats are available in the trailer hermitages (two weeks is usually the maximum).
  • On the first of each month, a future month is opened for reservations; (August becomes open in February, September in March, etc.).
  • Suggested donation for the retreat rooms is $70 per night; trailer Hermitages, $80 per night.
  • A first night deposit is requested at the time the reservation is made.
  • A refund may be requested if cancellation occurs no later than two weeks prior to the date of arrival.
  • For stays longer than a week, the deposit is refundable up to one month prior to the date of arrival.
  • Check-in time is from 3-5 PM, check-out from the room & trailer hermitage is 1:15 PM.

Group Retreats:

To reserve 5 or more rooms, contact the guestmaster. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance. A deposit on each room is requested. In the interest of maintaining a silent and contemplative atmosphere, retreatants are asked to refrain from using radios, typewriters, or musical instruments. Pets are not permitted. Meals are mostly vegetarian and are eaten privately in one's own room or garden.

People interested in making a reservation or wanting more information can do so by calling (831) 667-2456, whoever answers the phone can help you.

Please do not use e-mail to communicate or
make reservations unless you are overseas.