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Retreats

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MEN'S AND WOMEN’S RETREATS  

Spend some time away with God on these directed retreats at Bethany Retreat House, owned and staffed by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. Retreats offer opportunities for daily Mass, confession, spiritual direction, retreat conferences, and times of extended silence for prayer, study, and rest.

Located on 112 acres in Dickson, TN, the Retreat House has comfortable accommodations with individual bedrooms for each retreatant, and access to the Eucharistic chapel, the great room with a fireplace, library, balcony/deck, and outdoor trails. Most retreats are from Friday to Sunday, and meals are all provided in the dining hall.

In the spirit of St. Dominic, the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation created a retreat facility designed to fill the spiritual needs of those desiring to “come away for awhile” – whether laity, clergy, or religious. The atmosphere is conducive to a deepening relationship with God, so that retreatants might be more open to his grace in personal prayer, reception of the sacraments, spiritual conferences, and quiet time for rest. Thus, refreshed in body and soul, the faithful are better able to become a leaven within their families, in their workplaces, and in the communities where they live.

Retreats are held throughout the year. Please visit Bethany Retreat House to learn more and register.