...Make room        ...in your life                    ...for a retreat Introduction: The kind of retreat you are searching for depends on your own personal journey through life At times we feel a need for solitude and the chance to be alone At other times, discussion and reflection with a group would be more suitable Sometimes a day or a weekend is all the time needed for retreating away Again, others may need a week or more We have something for everyone... Bring your group to Avila Retreat Center Looking for a quiet setting for parish meetings, workshops, business seminars or renewal programs Find the reflective environment of a retreat center most suitable for adult education and organizational development work Convenient and productive - midweek dates and evening programs are available Types of Retreats Offered: Directed Retreats For those seeking a more extended retreat experience Time period is as long as one week Retreatant meets daily with a director who facilitates the experience of prayer and personal growth (INSERT IMAGE) Guided Retreats Smaller groups (five to ten) Participate in a daily conference together You are then on your own the remainder of the day (INSERT IMAGE) You meet individually with a director for personal consultation Hosted Retreats For those who wish to bring their group to a quiet setting (INSERT IMAGE) For church staff meetings, workshops, business seminars, or renewal programs Individual Retreats View larger image Time away especially for you Allow yourself a day, weekend or week to enjoy the time and space you need to reconnect with and nurture your spirtual self Read, write, draw, walk the trails, pray, meditate, sleep Your retreat experience is tailored by you or with the help of Avila staff Preached or Conference-Type Retreats For larger groups Retreating experience usually centers around a central theme: prayer, sacred scripture, the life of Jesus, holiness and marriage, women's and men's spirituality A presenter or retreat leader provides intervals of talks and periods of reflection or of optional personal sharing Retreat is scheduled from a Friday to Sunday afternoon, however, you will end up feeling like you have been away for a week's vacation View larger image