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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We are Offering – Zoom Online or In Person(come to San Damiano Retreat). Here are the Dates for the 6-Week book study on Wednesdays and you can make your reservation for Morning or Evening: Wednesday, May 7; Wednesday, May 14; Wednesday, May 21; Wednesday, May 28; Wednesday, June 4; Wednesday, June 11. The Program will … The Tears Of Things by Richard Rohr – Prophetic Wisdom For An Age Of OutrageRead More »

  • Zoom Online or In Person
     May 7, 2025
     10:00 am - 11:30 am

Day Retreat – Saturday per month and here are the dates: Saturday, May 10; Saturday, June 14; 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 at 9:30 am … “Saturdays with St. Francis”Read More »

  • Day Retreat + Lunch
     May 10, 2025
     10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Check-in on Friday start at 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM. First Session on Friday evening around 8:00 PM. The retreat concludes with Mass at 11:00 AM, and follow with lunch at 12:00 PM on Sunday and departure after lunch, at least by 1:00 pm the latest. … 12-Step Recovery Retreat WeekendRead More »

  • Recovery Retreat Weekend
     May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025
     3:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Four Workshop Series: Sundays, April 6; April 27; May 18; June 8. Check in on Sundays start at 8:30 am to 9:00 am. The program begin at 9:00 am and finish at 4:00 pm. And including lunch at 12:00 pm.   … Four Workshop Series: Resilient Hearts: Living, Loving, and Leading As Sacred BeingsRead More »

  • The Power of Connection: Building Resilient Relationships and Communities
     May 18, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for a six-day silent retreat at the Oasis of Peace, San Damiano, in beautiful Danville, California. Check-in on Sunday, June 29, 2025, is from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Dinner is served at 6:00 PM. The retreat concludes with lunch at noon on Friday, July 4, 2025. … 6-Days Silent Retreat: Following the Footprints of Contemplative PrayerRead More »

  • 6-Days Silent Retreat
     June 29, 2025 - July 4, 2025
     3:00 pm - 1:00 pm