Annual Christmas Appeal - Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center

2024 Annual Christmas Appeal

Annual Christmas Appeal - Landscape Renewal ProjectDying ash trees at Franciscan Retreat Center
To take advantage of the adverse circumstances of our ash trees succumbing to the emerald ash borer, we are reimagining the appearance of our entire front entryway. After 58 years it’s time for a fresh look at the first impression given by our front yards and entrance.  

The 2024 Annual Christmas Appeal at our Minnesota retreat center is for removing dead ash trees and replacing them with more durable tree varieties plus adding a highly attractive blend of shrubs, plants, and tall grasses. To lend your support towards raising $15,700 for this partially practical, partially exciting, somewhat flashy fresh new look, please fill out the form below. Any extra funds will go into our maintenance fund.

Join us in transforming adversity into beauty! Your support of 2024’s Annual Christmas Appeal makes something good come out of something unfortunate ensuring our guests experience an attractive, inviting arrival space for decades to come.