Retreat Experience

What Do I Need to Bring?

The following items are supplied:

• A private room with a shared bathroom. A few rooms have hall bathrooms.
• Bed linens and pillow. (You may wish to bring your special pillow.) 
• Bath towels 
• There is a limited supply of items like toothbrushes, etc. in case you forget to bring them. 
• All meals.

You will need or want to bring:

• Personal toiletries and any medications
• Comfortable clothes
• Comfortable footwear. You will want to prepare for outdoor walking and contemplation
• Your rosary 
• Insect repellent
• You might like to have your Bible and a notebook for making notes on the Retreat Master’s talk. Many of our retreatants find it so beneficial for them to escape into their journal when they return home to the real world. This is a great way to revisit the Manresa experience. 
• This is a big opportunity to make a connection with some of those people in your life. Bring some stationery, stamps, names and addresses and you might find an opportunity to write those heartfelt words that some of us have difficulty saying out loud. 

Other Items of Note

• Conferences are held in the Conference Room. 
• Please be prompt to all group gatherings. 
• Please leave your electronic devices behind. These tend to be distractions and hinder your retreat experience. 
• Leave those worries at home. You need to bring an open heart for your meeting with the Lord. Silence is essential for every one to establish their connection with God. You may be surprised how much better you can handle those worries once you “come off the mountain.” 
• Look under the donations section for the cost.
• Finally, enjoy yourself in the presence of our Lord.