Retreats At The Abbey

We provide three separate retreat houses that may be used for individual or group retreats: Bethlehem, Bethany and Nazareth.

Normally, retreats are made from Monday afternoon until Friday morning, and Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon, although exceptions are made to accommodate individual schedules. Retreatants at each of our guest houses are invited to participate in the retreat conferences and the liturgy of the abbey, though attendance is optional. (A conference is a talk given by one of the monks.) Everyone is welcome to the celebration of the Eucharist, though in keeping with the teaching and practice of the Catholic Church, only Catholics may receive communion. (see The Catechism of the Catholic Church, nos. 1398-1401.)

Ample grounds and wooded areas provide plenty of space for walks and quiet time alone. A rather serious silence is maintained throughout the retreat. Offerings for retreats are on a donation basis.

NOTE: As of April 1, 2008 the suggested offering is $50 per night. Reservations for each retreat house require a $50 non-refundable deposit per person. Other arrangements can be made as needed. Retreat offerings are put in the envelopes provided at each house and left in the slot marked “Guest Houses” in the bookstore at the abbey.

Click on the signs for further information about each house.

To check on the availability of dates or to make reservations and travel arrangements contact Fr. Jerome by e-mail at Guest master or telephone at 585-243-2220 or by writing him:

Guest Master
Abbey of the Genesee
3258 River Road
Piffard, NY 14533