Gateway Voyage

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

St Francis Retreat Center Talking Points

ABOUT US 

• The St. Francis Retreat Center is located 40 miles south of San Jose, California.

TRANSPORTATION

• About 50 minutes from San Jose Mineta International Airport 
• About 90 minutes from San Francisco International Airport
• Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available at the airports

OVERNIGHT HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS 

• Check-in is 4 PM. Check-out is 10:00 AM on departure day. We can keep our meeting space until our program is over.
• All spaces are fully furnished and include bed linens, pillows, blankets, and towels. 
• HOTEL-STYLE Contemporary rooms with two twin beds, desk, dresser, private bath, shower, and air conditioning. All guest bed and bath linens and a small bar of soap are provided. Limited toiletry items are available in the gift shop. The rooms are single occupancy.
• Cell coverage is good on campus.

MEETING SPACES

• Fireside Lounge –comfortable seating for 60

ALSO INCLUDED 

• Up to 3 meals in our dining room
• No outside food or beverage allowed on campus 

DINING AND CATERING

• Experienced chefs provide restaurant quality cuisine and can meet a variety of dietary needs.
• St. Francis serves freshly prepared nutritional meals in their dining room.  They accommodate most dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, gluten-free, lactose intolerant, and shellfish allergies. Please contact registration@monroeinstitute.org if you have any specific food requirements/allergies.  Meals are served in the campus dining room.
• Breakfast – 8 AM, Lunch – 12 PM, Dinner – 6 PM

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

DaySpring Talking Points

ABOUT US 

Day Spring Retreat House is located in Parrish, Florida, a community in Manatee County, Florida.

TRANSPORTATION

• About 30 minutes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport 
• About 50 minutes from Tampa International Airport, travel can be busy and congested to Sarasota
• Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available at the airports

OVERNIGHT HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS 

• Check-in is 3 PM. Check-out is 10:00 AM on departure day. We can keep our meeting space until our program is over.
• All spaces are fully furnished and include bed linens, pillows, blankets, and towels. Single and double-occupancy rooms are available.
• Guests stay at the Retreat House, a 2-story chalet-style lodge with a view of the Day Spring Canopy. It has 10 bedrooms, and sleeps 10 privately or 20-22 semi-privately. 
• Good cell coverage on the majority of the grounds.
• Smoking/vaping is not permitted in any enclosed area or on the Curry Hall deck. Smoke in designated areas only. Violation will result in a $200 penalty per incident.

MEETING SPACES

New Meeting Room –comfortable seating for 30 - 50

ALSO INCLUDED 

• Up to three buffet style meals in our dining room
• No outside food or beverage can be catered, but outside snacks are allowed.
• Coffee and tea service is available throughout the day.

DINING AND CATERING

• All meals are served buffet style in the Curry Hall Dining Room, 45 minutes is allowed per meal. Meals include a salad bar, fresh fruit bar and dessert table.
• Day Spring accommodates most diet restrictions. They will need to know in advance to plan menus and portions, includes vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, gluten-free, lactose intolerant, and shellfish allergies. 
• Footwear and appropriate attire are required (no bathing suits, pajamas, etc.) when on the deck of Curry Hall or entering the Curry Hall dining room.

Amenities:

Swimming pool, canoes/kayaks, the chapel, and campfire pit are available. Your trainer will arrange group canoeing. Reservations for individual swimming pool use are made through the Reservations Office and are $12 per person. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times for your protection including during canoe usage (i.e. water shoes, old tennis shoes-no flip flops or sandals). We recommend participants bring an extra pair of shoes if going canoeing.   

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

ABOUT US

The Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus (LUREC) is open year-round for overnight retreats, day meetings, team building, academic programs, and community events. Our customizable programs are tailored to meet the needs of many different groups:

• Corporate and association
• Student
• Ministry
• Youth and scout
• Holistic

GREEN PROMISE

LUREC’s fundamental guiding principle is conservation on our campus through reducing, reusing, and recycling. Loyola is committed to restoring and maintaining the biodiversity of our campus, and during your stay with us, we invite you to take part in our mission of sustainability, conservation, and restoration. As part of our green promise, we installed a geothermal system in our north wing so that guests can enjoy the ground’s gift of warmth in the winter and coolness in the summer.

Learn more about LUREC and our commitment to sustainability at LUC.edu/retreatcampus

TRANSPORTATION

About 60 minutes from O’Hare International Airport

About 90 minutes from Midway International Airport

Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available at the airports

OVERNIGHT HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS

Check-in is 3 PM. Check-out is 9:00 AM on departure day. We can keep our meeting space until our program is over.

All spaces are fully furnished and include bed linens, pillows, blankets, and towels. Single- and double-occupancy rooms are available.

HOTEL-STYLE

Contemporary rooms with 2 double beds, desk, dresser, private bath,shower, and air conditioning.

A few rooms have mini-fridges. They will let us know what they are for room assignment.

Cell coverage is good on campus.

MEETING SPACES

Small meeting room (10 to 20 people)

Mid-sized meeting room (21 to 49 people)

ALSO INCLUDED

Up to three meals in our dining room

No outside food or beverage is allowed on campus

DINING AND CATERING

Experienced chefs create all meals from scratch and use only locally sourced, fresh ingredients.

LUREC can accommodate most dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, gluten-free, lactose intolerant, and shellfish allergies. Meals are served in the campus dining room.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

The Franciscan Renewal Center offers beautifully appointed guest rooms designed without phones or TVs to maximize time for quiet, peaceful reflection and renewal. Accommodations include single occupancy guest rooms with private bath, well-appointed meeting rooms, full-service dining, gardens, and pool.

Monroe programs at The Casa run from Friday to Thursdays:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 12:00pm Morning Exercises (3 hrs.)
12:00pm - 01:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
01:00pm - 03:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
03:00pm - 06:00pm Afternoon Exercises (3 hrs.)
06:00pm - 07:00pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:00pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (2 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

The Franciscan Renewal Center offers beautifully appointed guest rooms designed without phones or TVs to maximize time for quiet, peaceful reflection and renewal. Accommodations include single occupancy guest rooms with private bath, well-appointed meeting rooms, full-service dining, gardens, and pool.

Monroe programs at The Casa run from Friday to Thursdays:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 12:00pm Morning Exercises (3 hrs.)
12:00pm - 01:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
01:00pm - 03:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
03:00pm - 06:00pm Afternoon Exercises (3 hrs.)
06:00pm - 07:00pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:00pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (2 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

DaySpring Talking Points

ABOUT US 

Day Spring Retreat House is located in Parrish, Florida, a community in Manatee County, Florida.

TRANSPORTATION

• About 30 minutes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport 
• About 50 minutes from Tampa International Airport, travel can be busy and congested to Sarasota
• Uber, Lyft, and taxis are available at the airports

OVERNIGHT HOUSING ACCOMMODATIONS 

• Check-in is 3 PM. Check-out is 10:00 AM on departure day. We can keep our meeting space until our program is over.
• All spaces are fully furnished and include bed linens, pillows, blankets, and towels. Single and double-occupancy rooms are available.
• Guests stay at the Retreat House, a 2-story chalet-style lodge with a view of the Day Spring Canopy. It has 10 bedrooms, and sleeps 10 privately or 20-22 semi-privately. 
• Good cell coverage on the majority of the grounds.
• Smoking/vaping is not permitted in any enclosed area or on the Curry Hall deck. Smoke in designated areas only. Violation will result in a $200 penalty per incident.

MEETING SPACES

New Meeting Room –comfortable seating for 30 - 50

ALSO INCLUDED 

• Up to three buffet style meals in our dining room
• No outside food or beverage can be catered, but outside snacks are allowed.
• Coffee and tea service is available throughout the day.

DINING AND CATERING

• All meals are served buffet style in the Curry Hall Dining Room, 45 minutes is allowed per meal. Meals include a salad bar, fresh fruit bar and dessert table.
• Day Spring accommodates most diet restrictions. They will need to know in advance to plan menus and portions, includes vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, gluten-free, lactose intolerant, and shellfish allergies. 
• Footwear and appropriate attire are required (no bathing suits, pajamas, etc.) when on the deck of Curry Hall or entering the Curry Hall dining room.

Amenities:

Swimming pool, canoes/kayaks, the chapel, and campfire pit are available. Your trainer will arrange group canoeing. Reservations for individual swimming pool use are made through the Reservations Office and are $12 per person. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times for your protection including during canoe usage (i.e. water shoes, old tennis shoes-no flip flops or sandals). We recommend participants bring an extra pair of shoes if going canoeing.   

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Monroe Institute sits on 300-plus peaceful rolling acres with panoramic mountain views. Just three hours from Washington, DC, and 45 minutes from Charlottesville, VA, Monroe has called Nelson County home for more than 45 years.

We have two retreat locations on our Virginia campus. At the base of the mountain is the Nancy Penn Center which accommodates up to 24 guests. Roberts Mountain Retreat, is just a 10-minute drive up the mountain. Originally Bob and Nancy’s home, the main house can sleep up to seven guests and a separate purpose-built annex accommodates thirteen more.

Campus grounds consist of rolling hills, gravel roads for afternoon walks, areas to meditate or relax, decks overlooking the mountains, a labyrinth, two 6-ton rose quartz crystals, a pool at Roberts Mountain Retreat and a lake. Parking is available if you’re arriving by car.

Monroe's 2025 Programs at our Virginia Campus run from Saturday to Friday:
08:00am - 09:00am Breakfast (1 hr.)
09:00am - 01:00pm Morning Exercises (4 hrs.)
01:00pm - 02:00pm Lunch (1 hr.)
02:00pm - 04:00pm Long Break (2 hrs.)
04:00pm - 06:30pm Afternoon Exercises (2.5 hrs.)
06:30pm - 07:30pm Dinner (1 hr.)
07:30pm - 09:00pm Evening Exercises (1.5 hrs.)

Noosfera Center is located close to Xylokastro, on the mountainsides of Korinthia (Peloponnese) and consists of two complexes of buildings. In the first, there are the cozy living room with its amazing views, the dining room, the pergola overlooking the surrounding mountains and the horizon of the sea and the kitchen where delicious home-made meals are prepared. 

In the second building complex are located ten elegant rooms all with private bathroom and equipped with mini-fridges. In each room there is also a built-in electronic installation, which allows the participants to use headphones for listening to exercises, while lying comfortably on their beds.

Established upon the theological writings of Emanuel Swedenborg, Purley Chase Centre is a retreat centre in the heart of Warwickshire, set in 7 acres of beautiful grounds enhanced by some spectacular specimen trees.  The Centre accommodates up to 60 people, 27 of these with en-suite rooms.  Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the en-suite bedrooms. Whilst dining on the good, wholesome cooking (catered for your specific dietary needs) you can enjoy restful views of the grounds and wildlife. There are several meeting rooms and other facilities include a lounge, games room, quiet room, library, book shop and two conservatories. There is wireless internet access for guests.

There is ample car parking on site for those driving. It is also conveniently located close to Birmingham International and East Midlands Airports, as well as Nuneaton and Atherstone train stations. We arrange collection from these airports and railway stations on the first and last days of our programs.

Noosfera Center is located close to Xylokastro, on the mountainsides of Korinthia (Peloponnese) and consists of two complexes of buildings. In the first, there are the cozy living room with its amazing views, the dining room, the pergola overlooking the surrounding mountains and the horizon of the sea and the kitchen where delicious home-made meals are prepared. 

In the second building complex are located ten elegant rooms all with private bathroom and equipped with mini-fridges. In each room there is also a built-in electronic installation, which allows the participants to use headphones for listening to exercises, while lying comfortably on their beds.