The Society of Saint John the Evangelist: Retreat Information

Retreat Information and Fees

Group Program Retreats

Group program retreats are generally conducted from Thursday or Friday evening through Sunday midday. In addition to joining the brothers for worship and meals, guests attend a series of addresses or meditations offered by the retreat leader. Time is also set apart for prayer, reflection, and recreation. Customarily, those on retreat observe silence.

Suggested fees for group program retreats:

Monastery Guesthouse
$105.00 per person per night
$50.00 for full-time students

Emery House
$105.00 per person per night
$50.00 for full-time students

Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of a non-transferable/non-refundable deposit equal to 50% of your total fee.

Nourishing Your Soul: Individual Retreats

Individuals may not wish to attend a program retreat, yet desire a time of quiet and the opportunity to join the brothers in worship and silence. Most weekdays and some weekends are available for individual retreats. (Please note: the Guesthouse and Emery House are closed on Monday, the Brothers' Sabbath.)

Suggested fees for Individual Self-directed Retreats:

Monastery Guesthouse
$75.00 per person per night
$45.00 for full-time students
(no discount for lodgers)

Emery House
$75.00 per person per night
$45.00 for full-time students
(no discount for lodgers)

Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of a non-transferable/non-refundable deposit equal to 50% of your total fee.

Please note: The Society reserves the right to decline applications for retreats or place applicants who have made a number of retreats with us in the past on a waiting list. Brothers may also exercise discretion over admissions based on other priorities. Deposit checks are returned to applicants in the event they are wait-listed or declined.

Parking at the monastery: Parking at the monastery is extremely limited; we encourage guests to use public transportation if at all possible. Guests requiring parking must call ahead to check availability. A fee of $10 per vehicle per night will be charged for parking at the monastery.

Emery House is easily accessible by public transportation. Out-of-town guests may board regularly scheduled buses leaving from Logan Airport and South Station, Boston for Newburyport.