Facilities and Accommodations
Subiaco is primarily a Catholic youth retreat center, offering weekend high school experiences and one-day Confirmation retreats. An experienced staff of the priests and brothers of St. Benedict Monastery and laypeople facilitates retreats.
We offer comfortable accommodations with an at-home feel in the spirit of Benedictine hospitality. The retreat house was designed to provide a comfortable, welcoming environment that adapts easily to groups of different sizes and allows flexibility when planning a program. There are large, comfortable rooms for conference talks and other spaces that become intimate areas for small group sessions without sliding walls and break-out rooms.
The dorm-style rooms accommodate up to 47 people in rooms of 4-6 youths in bunk beds. Rooms include a bathroom and shower. Meals and snacks are provided for those attending, depending on the length of stay.
“Come away by yourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” Mark 6:31
The public space includes a dining room for 100 people and a spacious, well-equipped kitchen that any rental can use. Your guests can enjoy break time in our rec room with ping pong, foosball, and game tables.
Walking paths on the monastery grounds will take you through rolling and wooded land with a small lake hidden on the property. Pack up a lunch and have a picnic in the small boat house. You might even want to cast a line in the cool water where bass, blue gill, and catfish swim.
Retreat House Rentals
Although Subiaco prioritizes weekend and confirmation retreats, the facilities are available for other religious, community, and family groups to rent. Your group can plan and facilitate its program. Rentals include access to the retreat house, a large kitchen, and a dining area with needed utensils, serving ware, and coffee/tea set-ups. If needed, a priest can be requested for Mass or confessions.
Subiaco’s quiet and hilltop location suits any event where your group seeks a place to relax and refresh. The size of the building and the accommodations give any organization a place to renew in comfort. Many have used Subiaco for week-long mission trips, young adult retreats, high school retreats, days of reflection for men’s and women’s groups, and teachers in service.
Please see our Calendar and Reservation Page to help plan arrangements.
Important Rental Note - The rooms include bunk beds with a pillow, blanket, and mattress cover. Each bedroom has its own bathroom with a shower, but they are not supplied with towels or toiletries.Those staying overnight need to provide their own bedding/sleeping bag, towels, and toiletries. The monastery staff can provide limited food service for and additional fee. All rentals have access to a well-equipped kitchen.
Retreat and Rental Rates
Below is a list of standard retreat and rental fees. If your group would like to modify any of these, we will do our best to accommodate any changes.
Weekend High School Retreat
Weekend Youth Retreat (Friday 8:00 PM - Sunday 1:00 PM) - Facilitated by our staff, including program, rooms, and meals. Youth are requested to bring a large soft drink and snack to share with the group, for example, a 2L soda and a large bag of chips. Homemade cookies are a favorite.
$145.00 Per Person
Confirmation Retreat
Five-Hour Confirmation Retreat (Sunday 2:00 PM -7:00 PM) - Program designed for parish confirmation prep programs. The retreat includes a snack upon arrival, a pizza dinner, and the opportunity for confession and Mass. Depending on availability, other days and times can be arranged.
$40.00 per student and $10.00 per chaperon
Retreat House Rentals
Subiaco Retreat House is available for rent to parishes, religious groups, community organizations, schools, and families looking for an ample welcoming space to host retreats, professional development, days of reflection, and reunions.
Rental Rates - These are basic rental fees and include access to the retreat house and the kitchen with access to cooking and serving utensils, coffee, and set-ups.
One Day Rental $350.00
Overnight Rental $575.00
Two Nights Rental $1150.00
The above fees cost do not include food service. Please note that we currently do not have air conditioning or high-speed internet.