Retreats at Glastonbury Abbey
Find Renewal and Quiet
Glastonbury Abbey’s Retreat and Spirituality Center offers time apart for prayer, reflection, and deeper connection. Rooted in the Benedictine tradition of welcoming every guest as Christ, we invite individuals and groups of all backgrounds to step away from daily life and experience peace and spiritual refreshment on our peaceful campus.
Whether you join a guided retreat, plan a self-directed stay, or come for a few days of silence, you’ll find space for listening— to God, to your own heart, and to what is unfolding in your life. Guests are welcome to join the monks for the Liturgy of the Hours or keep a personal rhythm of prayer and rest.
Retreat Offerings
Glastonbury Abbey retreats follow the rhythm of the liturgical year and the Benedictine tradition of prayer, study, and hospitality. Some are silent. Some include conferences or guided reflection. All are rooted in creating space — space to slow down, to listen, and to rest in God.
Programs are offered seasonally and fill quickly. Advance registration is required.
Monastic Experience Weekend for Vocations
July 24–26
Have you been sensing a call to a deeper experience with God? Join us for a monastic experience weekend to discern a possible vocation.
We welcome Roman Catholic men seeking prayer, community, silence, and simplicity of life.
Contact the Vocations Director vocations@glastonburyabbey.org for more information or to register.
Sisters of St. Joseph Summer Retreats
The sisters return for another summer program of guided and directed retreats at Glastonbury Abbey. Starting June 21, there are six different retreat offerings. For more information and to register, please visit the Sisters of St. Joseph website or call: 781-227-4730; email: spiritual.ministries@csjboston.org.
Retreat Houses & Accommodations
Our retreat houses are simple, comfortable, and designed for quiet. The setting is peaceful. The pace is unhurried. Hospitality is attentive and unobtrusive.
Stonecrest Retreat House
Accommodates up to 23 guests
A mix of private and shared rooms with a Parlor and common areas for reflection and gathering. Ideal for larger groups and hosted retreats.
Whiting House
Accommodates up to 8 guests
A smaller retreat house with shared bathrooms, well suited for individuals or small groups seeking a more intimate setting.
Overnight stays include meals and linens.
The suggested offering is $110 per night. If this offering presents a hardship, guests are encouraged to reach out during registration.
Note: Our retreat houses have stairs and no elevator. If mobility is a concern, contact the Retreat Office prior to registering.