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.
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.
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.
A day retreat with Jesse Manibusan. Check-in on Sunday is from 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM. The program is from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Lunch is served at 12:00 PM. … Cultivating Hope, Courage, and CompassionRead More »
Free Zoom Online on Thursday evening from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Here are the dates 2025: June 12; June 26; July 10; July 24; August 14; August 28; September 11; September 25; October 16; October 23; November 6; November 20; December 4; December 18. 2026: January 8; January 22; February 12; February 26; March … Throughout the Ages – Women of WisdomRead More »
We are taking Waiting List, please contact Kateri at katerik@sandamiano.org or call 925-837-9141 ext. 315 if you want to add your name to the Waiting List. Limited to 18 people. Weekend Retreat. Check-in on Friday is from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. The program will begin at 6:00 pm. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM. … Retirement & Purposeful Aging – What’s Next in My LifeRead More »
Day Retreat – Saturday per month and here are the dates: Saturday, May 10; Saturday, June 14; Saturday, July 12; Saturday, August 16; Saturday, September 20; Saturday, October 18; Saturday, November 8; Saturday, December 6, 2025. From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and including lunch at 12:00 pm. Check in on Saturdays per month start … “Saturdays with St. Francis”Read More »
Awaken Hope After Loss. Friday evening to Sunday lunch – 3 days and 2 nights Weekend retreat. Check-in on Friday is from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The program will start at 5:30 pm in your meeting room. Follow with Dinner is served at 7:00 PM. The retreat concludes with lunch at noon on Sunday. … Pathways Through Grief: A Healing JourneyRead More »
ALL ARE WELCOME! Fun activities for all ages. Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Check in between 12:30pm to 1:00 pm. The cost per person are Adults $20 and Child/youth is $10. Very important to register so we know how many are coming! … Advent Family Festival EventRead More »
Wednesday Evening Advent Series with check in between 6:45 pm to 7:00 pm and the Prayer Service will start in the Chapel at 7:00 pm and end at 8:15 pm. Note: Very important to register so we know how many people are coming. … Advent Prayer Evening Series – “Belonging During Advent … for ourselves, others and God”Read More »
Check-in on Friday is from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM. The retreat concludes with lunch at noon on Sunday and departure after lunch at least by 1:00 pm the latest. … Women’s Advent Retreat: The Poetry of Your LifeRead More »
A day retreat with David Richo Check-in on Saturday is from 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM. The program is from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Lunch is served at 12:00 PM. … From Payback to Love Back: Relating Without Retaliating A Day Workshop with David RichoRead More »
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 2026. Check-in on Tuesday, December 30 is from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. The program will start … A Safe and Sober New YearsRead More »
