Retreats

We host both individual and group retreats for up to 125 people. Group retreats can be self-directed, or, if in Spanish, directed by of the priests on our staff. Retreats can be scheduled for one day or longer in accordance with the availability of the facility.

Our facility is uniquely set up so that we can offer up to three separate retreats at one time or accommodate a single large group that would occupy the entire facility.

We also offer our Retreat Center for meetings conducted by parishes or other religious groups.

Our retreat center has three wings.  To the west is our Engelberg Wing consisting of 26 suites.  To the south is our Benet Wing consisting of 4 suites.  Our last wing to the east is Felix Wing which consists of 1 suite and 37 rooms.  Each of the 37 rooms have two twin beds.  All rooms have private bath and are air-conditioned.  Bedding and towels are provided.  Total capacity for adults is 125.  Total capacity for youth is 72.

Each of the wings have living/sitting room spaces and kitchenettes.  Felix Wing has a dining room beside its kitchenette. 

We also offer a six-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath lakefront home, located 200 feet from our main facility for self-directed retreats. This beautiful home can comfortably accommodate eight people who can either prepare their own meals or take part in the meals offered at the Retreat Center. Lakefront home is limited to groups of four or more with a two-night minimum stay. 

For those making individual retreats and wish to have spiritual direction during their retreat, we have two Benedictine Monk Priests available upon request when scheduling your retreat. 

Each of the wings have large conference rooms.  Both Engelberg Wing and Felix Wing have breakout rooms are available.

Professional chefs prepare delicious homemade meals in our state-of-the-art kitchen. For those retreatants with special dietary needs, our chefs can prepare meals in accordance with these limitations when informed at least two weeks prior to the retreat experience.

Our outdoor grounds currently include a pavilion overlooking Benet Lake, Stations of the Cross, a fire pit, and a volleyball court.

While our facility offers a welcome respite from the demands of daily life, we do offer a secure Wi-Fi connection throughout our entire facility.

Please call us to schedule a tour of our facility. Our hospitable staff will be happy to help you in any way possible. Schedule your retreat with us. Call us at (262) 396-4311 ext. 105, or email guests@benetlake.org.

Letter of Recommendation from a member of clergy.  A nonrefundable deposit is required for all individuals and groups 30 days before scheduled stay.

Jan. 16, Day Retreat, God the potter and we the clay, Fr. Daniel & Br. Matthew

Jan 21, Day Retreat, Saturday with a Saint, Br. Matthew

Feb 4 & 6, Day Retreat, God's love, Metanoia, and Healing, Fr. Daniel & Br. Matthew

Feb 17-19, Lent Weekend Retreat, Jesus as Savior: Yesterday and today, Fr. Macario, Fr. Daniel & Br. Matthew

Feb 25, Day Retreat, Saturday with a Saint, Br. Matthew

March 4 & 6, Day Retreat, Finding Jesus in the stranger, Fr. Daniel & Bro. Matthew

March 2, 9, 16, 23, Evening Faith Series, Lent: Almsgiving, Penance, Conversion, Fr. Macario, Fr. Daniel, & Br. Matthew

March 25, Day Retreat, Saturday with a Saint, Br. Matthew 

April 17 & 22, Day Retreat, Spirit of the Risen Christ in our World today, Fr. Macario & Br. Matthew

April 29, Day Retreat, Saturday with a Saint, Br. Matthew

May 1 & 6, Day Retreat, Fire of the Spirit in Today’s World, Fr. Daniel & Br. Matthew

May 27, Day Retreat, Saturday with a Saint, Br. Matthew

June 5 & 10, Day Retreat, Prayer for/in the Modern World, Fr. Daniel & Br. Matthew

June 17, Day Retreat, Saturday with a Saint, Br. Matthew

July 3 & 8, Day Retreat, Theology of Work, Fr. Daniel & Br. Matthew

July 6, 13, 20, 27, Evening Faith Series, The gift of St. Benedict-Stability, Fidelity, & Obedience, Fr. Macario, Fr. Daniel, & Br. Matthew

July 29, Day Retreat, Saturday with a Saint, Br. Matthew

Aug 5 & 7, Day Retreat, Balance in life, Fr. Daniel & Br. Matthew

Aug 26, Day Retreat, Saturday with a Saint, Br. Matthew

Sept 11 & 16, Day Retreat, Universal Call to Holiness, Fr. Daniel & Br. Matthew

Sept 23, Day Retreat, Saturday with a Saint, Br. Matthew

Oct 2 & 7, Day Retreat, Evangelization in the Modern World, Fr. Daniel & Bro. Matthew

October 5, 12, 19, 26, Evening Faith Series, The Gospels and the Church Alive, Fr. Macario, Fr. Daniel, & Br. Matthew

Oct 28, Day Retreat, Saturday with a saint, Br. Matthew

Nov 4 & 6, Day Retreat, All Souls Retreat, Fr. Daniel & Br. Matthew

Nov 17-19, Advent Weekend Retreat, The World in need of a Savior, Fr. Macario, Fr. Daniel & Br. Matthew

All must register to participate.

CALL 262-396-4311, ext. 105 and speak to Tracie today!