The Well Retreat Center

 


 

Policies

GROUP RETREATS

  • Overnight retreats are given priority over day use
  • Day use on a weekend can be reserved only one month prior to desired date
  • Day use during the week may be made anytime
  • Upon receipt of a completed reservation form and a non-refundable deposit of 50% of your estimated bill, we will confirm your retreat date with a phone call.  Balance is due upon arrival
  • Group retreat rates are based on double occupacy.  The cost of a private room (if available is $70) per night
  • When booking overnight retreats, groups must guarantee and pay for the number of retreatants they have listed on the reservation form.  It is best to make reservations for the number of people you are sure will be attending. Accommodations may be able to be made if your group increases in size if there is not another group coming as well.  With two large available meeting spaces, we must be assured that a group will be as large as the reservation form says it will be so as not to preclude another small group from using the retreat center.
  • A final firm count of participants is required no less than 7 calendar days prior to your scheduled arrival.
  • A one-time fee per retreat will be charged for Conference Center room use depending on the group size and need.  This fee will be either $225 or $130
  • The basic rate of $50/person/night includes room (double occupancy) & 3 meals in a 24 hour time frame
  • The fee for group retreat participants who do not spend the night is $32/person (Commuter rate).
  • Any extension of the 24 hour overnight retreat will incur a day use rate as well as charges for extra meals.
  • The Well staff reserves the right to determine which large group meeting space your group will be using when you come for a retreat.  We will try to take your group's needs into acount when assigning large group meeting spaces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meal times are as follows:  

Dinner:  6:30pm

Breakfast:  8:00am

Lunch:  12:30pm

 

Weekend Arrival and Departure Times

Groups

Friday/Saturday

Arrival anytime after 5pm, Departure by Saturday 5pm

Saturday/Sunday

Arrival anytime after 6pm, Departure by Sunday 6pm

 

 

Note:  If the group following yours is staying overnight, we will request that you vacate your bedroom by 12:00pm so that the rooms may be cleaned 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDIVIDUAL RETREATS

  • Individual retreatants will have private rooms
  • A completed reservation form and a 50% deposit are required for us to be able to confirm each reservation.
  • All retreat reservations must be made in advance as we may not be able to accommodate unannounced visits.
  • Balance of payment must be made with either cash or check as we do not take credit cards.

YOUTH RETREATS

The group sponsor is responsible for making sure the youth are properly supervised by ADULT chaperones.  These chaperones are responsible for the health and safety of the youth they are chaperoning.

CANCELLATIONS

  • Due to severe weather conditions, or other extenuating circumstances, if we need to cancel the confirmed retreat, we will refund all deposits or apply the deposit toward another retreat date.

BED LINEN AND TOWELS

  • Sheets, pillowcases, towels, and washcloths are provided as well as regular and electric blankets.
  • When you arrive, your bed will already be made.  Before you leave, please make the bed for the next guest with the clean linen provided.
  • We are unable to provide clothes washing and drying facilities to retreatants due to septic tank system limitations.

SILENCE

  • We ask that you maintain silence around the hermitages so that all may enjoy the quiet surroundings.  Please respect those making a silent retreat.
  • We may not chat when "bumping" into you during the day -- we do not wish to break your prayerful silence.

SMOKING

There is no smoking in any of the hermitages or the main building.  When smoking outside, please use the clay receptacles provided to discard cigarettes.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND FOOD & DRINK

  • Please do not bring alcoholic beverages unless by SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT with a staff member of The Well when reservations are made.
  • We ask that you do not keep or consume food or drink in the hermitages

CHILDREN & PETS

  • We do not have the facilities or staff to care for children while their parents are here for retreat or spiritual direction.
  • No Pets please

PRIVATE RETREATANTS

  • Guests here for private retreats will have their meals prepared for them at a mutually agreeable time.

DIRECTED/GUIDED RETREATS

  • Those making a directed or guided retreat will have the option to participate with the staff in meal preparation and clean up.

USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW WHILE ON RETREAT

  • Places to pray:  You may use any places that are unoccupied except the small conference rooms.  We meet with individuals there.
  • The Chapel is free for your use as well as the outside grounds.
  • Exercise:  It is good to get out and stretch your legs.  Therefore walk, run, jog, etc. anywhere you would like.  When you go into the woods in warm weather, please be aware of where you step - creatures are about!
  • Rising Time:  Please feel free to sleep as much and as long as you need and/or want
  • Musical Inspiration:  To avoid disturbing other guests, please use earphones while in the hermitages.
  • Library:  Feel free to use the library.  Checking out books or tapes is easy - see the signout procedures on the library bulletin board.
  • Nature helps:  Binoculars are available in the office.  In addition, bird and animal books are in the bookcase in the lobby.

 

 


 

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