Whether you choose a group or private retreat, you are welcome to nurture your spiritual journey at Prairiewoods. You can go a long way in a short amount of time! You set the time and we’ll help with the details. Prairiewoods tailors your retreat to address your needs and provide you the most meaningful experience. (Click here for a printable brochure about going on retreat at Prairiewoods.) For more information on scheduling a private retreat, contact Ann Jackson, PBVM, at 319-395-6700, ext. 203, or ajackson@prairiewoods.org.
Private Retreat
Do you desire time alone to pray and reflect using your own spiritual resources? Private retreats allow you to enjoy a comfortable guest room and meals in the quiet areas of the Center or the solitude of a Hermitage. You may schedule private retreats any time throughout the year.
Directed Retreat
A directed retreat provides extended time for prayer, solitude and quiet. According to your preference, a daily one-on-one meeting with a spiritual director is provided. As a retreatant, you enjoy a comfortable guest room or Hermitage and meals in quiet areas. Retreat length is flexible, and you may schedule directed retreats any time throughout the year.
Organizational Retreat
For groups or organizations, the Prairiewoods staff offers days of prayer and renewal as well as weekend retreats on pre-selected themes. These retreats provide opportunity for input on a specific theme along with time for private prayer, reflection and group dialogue. Staff members help create, guide and facilitate quiet time, activities and space.
Day Stay
Come for a day of quiet, meditation and solitude. You will enjoy a room at the Guest House to use for rest and relaxation during your stay. If desired, arrangements can be made for you to meet with a spiritual director or holistic health practitioner.
Room Rates
In the Guest House, a day stay (room for the day but not overnight) costs $30. With lunch, the cost is $40.
In the Guest House, a single room with breakfast only costs $65. With three meals, the cost is $85.
In the Guest House, a double room with breakfast only costs $90. With three meals per person, the cost is $130.
In the Hermitage, the cost with no meals is $60 (one person only).
Holistic services cost $65 per hour and must be scheduled in advance of your visit.
Spiritual direction costs $50–$60 per hour and also must be scheduled in advance.
Six-day private, directed retreats cost $525 and include lodging, all meals and six sessions of spiritual direction.
(Prices effective March 1, 2024.)