Our Mission Statement

The mission of San Damiano Retreat is to provide a hospitable place of spiritual renewal for people of all faiths in the tradition of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi. 

 

If the walls of San Damiano could speak, they would tell stories of love and sacred experiences.  Here are a few such stories.

Our Events

Planning your own retreat or meeting? We’ll host it for you. Reserve our facilities and customize your retreat, conference, or gathering to fit the needs of your group, school, or church. All faiths welcome.

Spiritual Direction

One of the hallmarks of Franciscan and spiritual direction ministries is accompaniment. Together with your spiritual director, you will explore God’s presence, voice, and activity in your life. Through prayer, conversation, listening, and asking questions, your spiritual director can help you respond to God and take steps to further your relationship.

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Come join us for a New Year’s holiday free of alcohol, noise, and that pesky New Year’s Eve ball drop from Times Square! We will celebrate the blessings in our lives and discover the challenges we expect in 2025. Check-in on Monday, December 30 is from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. The program will start … A Safe and Sober New YearsRead More »

  • Three Days and Two Nights Retreat
     December 30, 2024 - January 1, 2025
     2:00 pm - 1:00 pm

There will be two Sessions: Session One: Old Testament – cost $150: Saturday, January 4, 2025 – Day Retreat at San Damiano included lunch at 12pm. The program is from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Followed by Zoom Online every other Wednesday from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Dates are – Jan. 15; Jan. 29; … The Inspiring Lives of Unsung Heroines in Scripture Mini Series for 2025Read More »

  • Mini Series for 2025
     January 4, 2025
     9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Inviting Peace into Your Life Cost: $185; financial aid available. Winter Classes 2025 is available. Most MBSR programs cost between $300 and $750. We’re offering it at only $185. Please contact us at contactus@sandamiano.org if affordability is an issue. We are committed to providing access regardless of financial circumstances. Donations are gladly accepted! … Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-week Online Program(Winter Classes)Read More »

  • Zoom Online
     January 9, 2025
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Limited to 18 people. Check-in on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. The program start at 4:00 PM and dinner at 7:00 PM. The retreat concludes with lunch at noon on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Cost: $400 private room $360 shared room, per person $310 commuter(no bedroom)include meals … Your Story, Your Legacy: Reflections into the Heart of Who You AreRead More »

  • Weekend Retreat
     February 14, 2025 - February 16, 2025
     3:00 pm - 1:00 pm