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Private Overnight Retreat

Location icon
500 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516
Date
Flexible Dates

Retreat Highlights

  • Opportunity for spiritual renewal
  • Silence
  • Time for prayer or meditation

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

You now have the option of lunch and dinner with the Sisters, prepared by Chef Nico--or you may bring your own food and prepare it in the Spirituality Center kitchen.
If you want to add it, please REGISTER at this Link for Spiritual Direction.
**A healthy environment is top on our list.  Please make your retreat when you are well.**

COVID-19 VACCINATION NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. 

Private retreats are unguided and flexible to accommodate your schedule.  If you are new to the Spirituality Center, you MUST arrive Monday - Friday between 9:30 and 3:00 pm. A tour is necessary if you haven't been here before, and these are the hours when a tour is available.

ANYONE ELSE MUST ARRIVE BEFORE CLOSING TIME AT THE MONASTERY, 6:00 PM. ARRIVING LATER WILL MEAN THERE IS NO ONE TO LET YOU IN OR HELP YOU, AND OUR PHONE IS NOT MONITORED.

Retreatants have access to the Priory Chapel for the Liturgy of the Hours and Mass.  

 

 

Schedule

Breakfast: we offer a variety of options that you can create and prepare when you feel like it.
Lunch at noon
Dinner after Mass ~5:30 pm
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon St. Placid Priory, 500 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516

Directions

Traveling north from Portland, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn left onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at second light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)

Traveling south from Seattle, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn right onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at the light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)

Accommodation

Private Room - WITH meals per night

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Private Room - NO meals

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Shared Room - WITH meals, per person per night

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Shared Room - NO meals, per person per night

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Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Private room with one or two beds

Meals

Menu

Menu Types

On-your-own breakfast: Center Kitchen. Eggs, milk, bread, cereal, fruit provided. Your own food welcome, may be cooked in Kitchen. Lunch/Dinner served, main dish+salad bar. Sun coffee hour after Mass

What's Included

  • Private room
  • Meals
  • Prayer with the Sisters

What's Not Included

  • Spiritual Direction. This is extra and may be available at additional fee if arranged when registering.

Customer Reviews

4.85 out of 5.0 average rating

5.0
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Exactly what I needed
I was frazzled from a month of intense activity and had another busy month coming up so a retreat was a perfect way to rest, redirect, recharge. The wooded setting, silence, liturgy along with the calm presence of the Sisters was a balm.

5.0
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Learning about my shadow
To Sister Paz Vital: I am so grateful for you and for the workshop you gave us this weekend.  I learned so much, much I didn't know or didn't understand, even after years of reading Jung and others' work about the shadow.  You took us step by step, in such a short time, into deeper understanding. You presented the information in an engaging and enlightening way, and your quick understanding and intelligence shone in every question you addressed.  I loved especially the story of the two wolves.  That is how my mind was finally opened to the necessity of feeding and attending to my shadow.  Thank you!

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What a blessed day!
This was indeed a blessed day for me. I loved how Sr Angela started our time with Lectio. Working outside with the group felt like prayer in action. We came back pink cheeked, glowing from exertion, and rejoicing in God's nature, community, and life. Thank you, Sr Angela.

3.0
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Zentanles
The workshop offered a calming and meditative introduction to Zentangle art, with slow pace instruction that made the experience feel restorative. However, given the length of the session—from 10 AM to 3 PM—I had hoped for a bit more depth. We only explored five basic shapes to build patterns, which felt limiting considering the time investment and the vast variety of shapes used in this artform. A broader range of techniques or more complex designs would have added richness to the learning.

It’s possible that the hybrid format, with the instructor needing to move between rooms, impacted the flow and reduced opportunities for extended practice and sharing. A more centralized setup might help future sessions feel more cohesive. Additionally, providing handouts with shape variations and space for guided practice could support different learning styles and enhance engagement.

Lunch was a bit of a letdown this time. Having previously enjoyed a delicious salmon meal at the monastery, I was surprised to find the only protein option was cold cuts. The contrast made the meal feel less satisfying than expected.

That said, I’m truly grateful for the presenter, who was the heart of the experience—kind and knowledgeable. Their gentle guidance created a welcoming, stress-free environment, and their passion for Zentangle was evident throughout.

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A Potent Retreat
My time at St. Placid's did not disappoint. The Sisters' hospitality was wonderful and palpable. The place is simple, quiet, beautiful. I was able to "unplug" more than I expected would be possible and was "met" in my quiet and solitude in a profound way. I shall return.

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