Glastonbury Abbey Retreats Program 2026
Glastonbury Abbey's in person only guided retreats are listed below.
It should be noted that our retreat facility has bedrooms on multiple floors with no lift. Access to some bedrooms may be difficult for those with mobility issues. Please contact* the registrar if you have concerns. Click here for more information or contact the retreat office at *781-749-2155 x300 or email retreats@glastonburyabbey.org.
Resting in God: A Prayer and Meditation Retreat
Friday, January 30, 6:00 p.m. - Sunday, February 1, 1:30 p.m., 2026
"Lord, You have made us for Yourself and our hearts are restless until they rest in You" ~ St. Augustine
This retreat will offer the opportunity to set aside the busyness amidst a noisy world and return to stillness, listening, prayer and meditation. It will be a time of replenishment of spirit and a nourishing of both our deepest and yet highest calling. The retreat will honor and encourage wherever you are in your faith journey. God is always with us, and my you choose to BE more than Do in this time of renewal before we set back out into the world again. Each day will include a talk by one of the retreat facilitators followed by group sharing.
Suggested donation: $250, includes 2 nights' accommodation and meals. Click here to register.
A Zentangle Retreat
Friday, March 20, 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 22, 1:30 p.m.
Zentangle is an easy-to learn meditative art form; it’s a method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns using ink pen and graphite pencil on art paper. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction, an increased sense of personal well-being and calm centeredness for absolute beginners as well as creative artists – “anything is possible, one stroke at a time.”
Suggested donation: $300, includes 2 nights' accommodation and meals. Click here to register.
Sacred Triduum Retreat
Thursday, April 2, 4:00 pm - Sunday, April 5, Noon
The Monks of Glastonbury Abbey welcome you to join in the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours and the Sacred Liturgy of the Easter Triduum. Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday Mass. The will be a presentation on each day of the Triduum by Fr. Nicholas Morcone, OSB. This three-night retreat is silent with plenty of time for personal reflection.
Suggested donation: $330, includes 3 nights' accommodation and meals. Click here to register.
