TESTIMONIALS
What Do Others Say About the Retreat Center?
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"This was my first retreat here. Everything was amazing. The staff was excellent-kind, hospitable, professional and caring. I truly felt the peacefulness that is found in God's presence. I thank God for those who led the presentations, offered spiritual direction, heard my Confession, prepared my delicious meals and provided me with a beautiful, comfortable and clean room. They all helped with my spiritual growth."
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"I look forward to my retreat weekend every year. It is a time to tune out of the day to day responsibilities and noise of our world. It is a time to reconnect and make myself totally available to God. The surrounding grounds are peaceful and beautiful. The speakers are always informative. The house is very welcoming, clean and comfortable. The food is amazing...already waiting for next year’s retreat."
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"This was the first time I have ever attended a retreat, and it was absolutely amazing! Your place was peaceful, beautiful and so accommodating. The bedroom was nice and spacious, the food was absolutely amazing, the chef who prepared our meals was such a wonderful man, so ready to serve us with a smile, and the agenda was perfect. You were allowed to experience time with the monks for vigils, vespers, etc."
"This was my first retreat here. I felt a complete sense of calm and inner peace the entire time."
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"This was my first retreat here. I felt a complete sense of calm and inner peace the entire time." ✜
"Thanks for reminding me how much God loves me in spite of my imperfections."
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"Thanks for reminding me how much God loves me in spite of my imperfections." ✜
“We always enjoy our retreat experience at the Abbey Retreat Center. We return home renewed and refreshed."
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“We always enjoy our retreat experience at the Abbey Retreat Center. We return home renewed and refreshed." ✜
More Testimonials…
Read below to see what others have to say about the Saint Joseph Abbey Retreat Center! Do you want to know what folks have to say about the Willwoods Married Couples Retreats hosted at the Abbey Retreat Center? Click Here Now!
“Very peaceful surroundings. I knew that I was on holy ground. The speakers were excellent and very inspirational. They helped me to move closer to God.”
“The presentations and the presenters were excellent! They gave me practical ideas to improve my prayer life. I look forward to my retreat at the Abbey every year.”
“This was my first retreat here. I felt a complete sense of calm and inner peace the entire time. Each presenter, although very different, touched a place in my heart and what they said was relevant to my personal life. There is something very special here.”
“This was a great retreat. Sr. Judith Gomila was a fantastic presenter! The food was the best that I ever had on retreat. Thank you for your hospitality.”
“This retreat was wonderful. The agenda flows well and allows time for both quiet reflection and group presentations. The guided tour of the Abbey Church and Monks’ Refectory was awe-inspiring. The accommodations were pleasant, comfortable and impeccably clean. The food was great and the staff members are kind and hospitable-really provided a most meaningful and spirit-filled weekend of Christian fellowship. This is truly sacred ground and a gift to all of us from God for the opportunity to spend time with Him here at Saint Joseph’s Abbey.”
“The monks, the deacon, and the sister were excellent presenters. Having Mass in the Retreat Center Chapel made me feel a personal connection with Jesus and with my fellow retreatants. The schedule allowed for personal prayer time, rest and exploring the beautiful grounds at the Abbey. The accommodations and the food are the best!”
“This was my first retreat here. Everything was amazing. The staff was excellent-kind, hospitable, professional and caring. I truly felt the peacefulness that is found in God’s presence. I thank God for those who led the presentations, offered spiritual direction, heard my Confession, prepared my delicious meals and provided me with a beautiful, comfortable and spotlessly clean room. They all helped with my spiritual growth.”
“On behalf of my family, I want to thank you and the Abbey for allowing the use of the retreat center for the reception, as many people came from out of town and state. All of us were so impressed with the renovation, the facilities, and a major change (from) when Anita and I stayed there during Hurricane Katrina. We enjoyed visiting and mingling with family and friends that we have not seen in years. Quite often after the services and burial there is not time or place to enjoy a celebration as we had.”
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“The retreat was so inspiring and healing. God bless Deacon Steve and Sr. Judy for making this retreat so transformative. In this world of total craziness, our retreat was a God send! I am so grateful for all that was done for us this weekend.” – Retreat Center Guest, March 13, 2022
“We always enjoy our retreat experience at the Abbey Retreat Center. We return home renewed and refreshed. We always grow in our love for each other and together as a couple in our love for God.” – Retreat Center Guest, Feb. 28, 2022
“This was a wonderful retreat. Thanks for reminding me how much God loves me in spite of my imperfections. All presenters were truly inspiring. I felt like they were talking directly to me.”
– Retreat Center Guest, January 2022“These retreats are wonderful, a source of spiritual renewal and relief in a world gone crazy! The retreat master has a gift for reading my soul and knowing just how to guide me closer to God.” – Retreat Center Guest, January 2022
“It's such a blessing to be here at the Saint Joseph Abbey Retreat Center. From start to finish, everything was well done and well presented. I look forward to coming back.”
– Retreat Center Guest, January 2022“I came to the retreat without a smiling heart and left with a happy heart. My cup is full again.”
– Retreat Center Guest, January 2022“I look forward to this retreat every year. It provides my husband and I with good, quality time to spend with each other and with God. In addition, the accommodations, food and setting are perfect!”
– Retreat Center Guest, January 2022
What Others Say About A Willwoods Retreat
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