Retreats at Glastonbury Abbey
Find Renewal and Quiet
Glastonbury Abbey’s Retreat and Spirituality Center offers time apart for prayer, reflection, and deeper connection. Rooted in the Benedictine tradition of welcoming every guest as Christ, we invite individuals and groups of all backgrounds to step away from daily life and experience peace and spiritual refreshment on our peaceful campus.
Whether you join a guided retreat, plan a self-directed stay, or come for a few days of silence, you’ll find space for listening— to God, to your own heart, and to what is unfolding in your life. Guests are welcome to join the monks for the Liturgy of the Hours or keep a personal rhythm of prayer and rest.
Retreat Offerings
Glastonbury Abbey retreats follow the rhythm of the liturgical year and the Benedictine tradition of prayer, study, and hospitality. Some are silent. Some include conferences or guided reflection. All are rooted in creating space — space to slow down, to listen, and to rest in God.
Programs are offered seasonally and fill quickly. Advance registration is required.
A Day Retreat: Teresa of Avila, Wednesday, October 14, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
TERESA OF AVILA: Passionate Mystic, Prophetess and Visionary Transformer
The day will include gleanings from the life of Teresa as well as reflections on prayer as described in "The Interior Castle". Teresa continues to remind us today that "the door to the castle is prayer and reflection" and "Christ has no Body but ours." Come and gift God and your mystical heart time to be with a woman who reminds us that we are called to be the passionate face of God in our world today.
Facilitator: Sr. Maureen Casey, SND. $70 lunch included. Click here to register.
Day Retreat for Caregivers: Thursday, November 12, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
From Uncertainty to Hopeful: Sustaining the Journey When the Path is Unclear. This day long retreat invites caregivers to reconnect with the deeper purpose that sustains them through uncertainty, change, and long seasons of care. Through music, quiet reflection, and meditation, participants pause to remember why they care and what it is that gives meaning to their efforts. Knowledge circles explore caregiving within the broader context of aging, life transitions, and uncertain times, highlighting how meaning-making becomes a vital source of endurance and clarity. Journaling, storytelling, and shared wisdom help participants recognize the lessons and inner strength emerging from their journeys.
Facilitator: Kathleen Heery RN, MS $70 lunch included. Click here to register.
Advent Weekend Retreat: The First to See, December 4 – 6
The weekend will center on the path of the shepherds as they moved from alert waiting to divine disruption, and finally joyful response. Come journey with these humble souls as altogether we move from the routine of daily life into a deeper encounter with Christ.
Facilitated by Abbot Thomas and Ellie Divine. $250 includes two nights' accommodation and meals. Click here to register.
A Prayer and Meditation Retreat: Resting in God, January 29 - 31, 2027
This retreat will offer the opportunity to set aside the busyness amidst a noisy world and return to stillness, listening, prayer, and meditation. It will be a time of replenishment of spirit and a nourishing of both our deepest and yet highest calling. The retreat will honor and encourage wherever someone is in their faith journey.
Facilitated by Jean McDonald and Karen Casale, Oblates OSB. $260 includes two nights' accommodation and meals. Click here to register.
Retreat Houses & Accommodations
Our retreat houses are simple, comfortable, and designed for quiet. The setting is peaceful. The pace is unhurried. Hospitality is attentive and unobtrusive.
Stonecrest Retreat House
Accommodates up to 23 guests
A mix of private and shared rooms with a Parlor and common areas for reflection and gathering. Ideal for larger groups and hosted retreats.
Whiting House
Accommodates up to 8 guests
A smaller retreat house with shared bathrooms, well suited for individuals or small groups seeking a more intimate setting.
Overnight stays include meals and linens.
The suggested offering is $110 per night. If this offering presents a hardship, guests are encouraged to reach out during registration.
Note: Our retreat houses have stairs and no elevator. If mobility is a concern, contact the Retreat Office prior to registering.