IHM: Retreats

Programs & Services

It is difficult to over-emphasize the value of retreats for spiritual growth. Through setting aside time for retreat, either personally arranged or chosen from available offerings, an individual or group is giving conscious attention to their need for time and focus in their quest for God and their desire to live in faithful spiritual relationship.

The IHM campus is pleased to provide a variety of retreat opportunities, all of which are coordinated through River House. To register for any of the following, contact River House - IHM Spirituality Center at 734-240-5494 or riverhouse@ihmsisters.org during normal business hours, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Private Retreats

Often times, the need for personal space is the driving concern in seeking a time of retreat. Both overnight accommodations and undisturbed quiet for day-time reflection can be arranged at River House. The cost for over-night accommodations is $45 per night for the first two nights, then $25 for each additional night. Day-time use is available at no charge. Scheduling is arranged according to room availability and inquirer's needs/desires. Retreatants provide and prepare their own food.

Directed Retreats

Directed retreats offer extended time to focus on the Spirit of God in our lives, assisted by meetings with a spiritual director. Typically, directed retreats have a pattern of prayer, listening, contemplation and solitude. Directed retreats might be for a weekend, a week or longer. Thirty-day retreats and 19th Annotation retreats are also available. Scheduling is arranged according to room availability, inquirer's needs/desires, and availability of the spiritual director.

Group Retreats

Group retreats on various themes are provided on the campus a number of times each year. A group retreat offers the individual the support of others on the spiritual path, and a facilitator who guides the process through input, reflection and sharing.

To register for any of the following group retreats contact Arlene Jekielek at ajekielek@ihmsisters.org or 734-240-9699. These retreat conferences will be held at the IHM Motherhouse. For overnight accommodations, contact River House at riverhouse@ihmsisters.org or 734-240-5494.

Please visit later for new retreats.