Women's Catholic Retreats
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Why Attend a Women's Retreat?When was the last time you truly had time for yourself and for God?
Life moves quickly. Between work, family responsibilities, caregiving, and daily obligations, it can be difficult to find moments of peace and spiritual renewal. Our Women's Spiritual Retreats offer a chance to pause, breathe, and spend intentional time with God.
Set amidst the beauty and tranquility of the Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center, these retreats invite women of all ages
A retreat is more than a weekend away. It is an opportunity to step back from the distractions of daily life and focus on your relationship with God, your personal well-being, and the desires of your heart.
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Whether you are seeking spiritual renewal, healing, deeper faith, or simply a time of rest, our retreats provide sacred space to nourish your mind, body, and spirit.
Through inspiring presentations, prayer experiences, quiet reflection, the Sacraments, and meaningful fellowship with other women, you'll find encouragement and support for your faith journey in an environment where God's voice can be heard.
At Franciscan Retreats & Spirituality Center, our Women's Catholic Retreats provide:- Spiritual guidance rooted in Catholic tradition
- Prayer, worship, and sacramental experiences
- Time for personal reflection and discernment
- Meaningful connections with other women of faith
- A peaceful environment for rest and renewal
Many women leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and more connected to God than when they arrived.
Take the next step in your faith journey. Give yourself the gift of a retreat experience that refreshes your spirit and renews your heart. Explore upcoming retreat opportunities and reserve your place today.
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What to Expect
- Private bedroom with a lamp, desk, glider and a Bible
- Comfortable accommodations include lounges and a library
- Delicious meals, with hospitality snacks and beverages available
- Daily Mass and prayer opportunities in a lovely chapel
- Personal reflection and prayer time
- Small group discussion opportunities
- Beautiful grounds and walking paths
- A labyrinth and outdoor Stations of the Cross
- Lovely sunsets over the lake
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Who Should Attend?
- Women seeking spiritual renewal
- Mothers, grandmothers, daughters, and caregivers
- Women navigating life transitions
- Those feeling overwhelmed or spiritually disconnected
- Anyone desiring a deeper relationship with God
- Friends, Family groups, and parishioners | small groups
- Christian women of all faiths - no need to be Catholic
- Women who enjoy being in a welcoming, peaceful environment
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Things Our Retreatants Say:
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September 2026 - Women's Mid Week Retreatant Feedback
"The retreat conferences were helpful, inspiring, and so what I needed right now.
I loved how you tied everything together."
What will you take with you from this retreat? "I am God's hands and feet on earth."
"The liturgies were very moving and appropriate for the building "Faith" theme of this retreat."
"The prayer services were such a gift to us all; inspirational and beautiful -annointing of the sick was very healing.""The liturgies were meaningful, well chosen – Catholic & spiritual; the homilies added more insight to the retreat
theme. I felt the Anointing of the Sick helped me."
"The time here has been healing. Truly my spirit gives thanks to our God for this time."
"The retreat conferences were excellent. So much food for thought and nourishment for the soul.
Lots to take into prayer and on my daily faith walk."
"The blend of scheduled time to free time is just right. It allows me to reflect, refresh and recharge my soul to put extra
bounce in my step!"
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A retreat is a perfect way for one to deepen their spiritual life.
Women have been a vital part of Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center from its inception, and continue to bring their deep faith and vibrant spirituality to the retreats they attend here, contributing to the life and growth of Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center.
Want to Share This Experience with Others?
Looking for printed brochures for our Women’s Retreats to share at your church, in small groups, with CCW or KC Auxillary, or with friends? Perhaps a digital graphic that you can can text or email to others? Please call the office (952) 447-2182 to request some, or email [email protected]
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Comfortable Accommodations and Delicious Food to Enjoy While Praying, Hiking, Meditating and Relaxing on 60 Sacred Acres of Gorgeous Nature.
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Register Today!
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A non-refundable registration fee of $40.00 per person is required for our Catholic Women’s Retreats and must be received in order to reserve a room. Suggested offering for our weekend and mid-week retreats is $200 (includes programs, meals and private room with shared bathroom.)
To register, find one of our Catholic Women’s Retreats that fits your schedule or call (952) 447-2182.
Although we are a Catholic Retreat center, we welcome spiritual seekers from all faith walks. Catholic in nature, we offer Christian Retreats that can be enjoyed by all.
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Our Retreat House & Spirituality Center Offers:
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The Conventual Friars of Our Lady of Consolation Province are your hosts at Franciscan Retreats and Spirituality Center.The peace and natural beauty of our facility nestled in sixty acres of woods, prairie grass & a lake with gorgeous sunsets and a variety of wildlife beckons you from the cares of daily life to a place of quiet reflection.
Our Retreat House and Spirituality Center offers:
Beautiful Chapel. Outdoor labyrinth and Stations of the Cross
Library and Lounge areas
Conference Room and 4 conferences addressing the annual theme
1:1 Spiritual Direction
Mass, Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, Anointing of the Sick
Private bedroom with a desk, Bible, glider chair
Meals Cooked Onsite. Hospitality Room with beverages and snacksAlthough we are a Catholic Retreat center, we welcome spiritual seekers from all faith walks. Catholic in nature, we offer Christian Retreats that can be enjoyed by all.
Should you have further questions, please call us at 952-447-2182, contact us via e-mail: [email protected] or via our website at Contact Us.
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Other Retreats Both Women & MenMay Attend
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Married Couples Retreats – February and April
Extended Silent Retreats Th-Sun – June, August and September
Retreat for the Grieving – September
Friends of Francis Retreat – October
Serenity Retreat – DecemberPlease click here to view our Calendar page to find dates for these retreats.
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