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A Ministry of The Western Dominican Province Located 50 miles east of Eugene, Oregon on the McKenzie River at the edge of the Willamette National Forest. 70 acres of wooded grounds, bounded on one side by the"wild and scenic" McKenzie River, and on the other, by the national forest. To contact us: by telephone, call: 541-822-3572 by email sblodge@opwest.org |
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Sponsored by St. Benedict Retreat Center |
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Begins April 5, 2007 - Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday, 2007. Cost: $85.00 ($25.00 deposit required at time of registration.) Sponsored by the St. Benedict Retreat Catholic Community For information contact: St. Benedict Lodge (541-822-3572) Bring your Bible, your Bedroll, your pillow and your toiletries. Sturdy shoes, "Oregon" clothes, and a willing heart. Women's Fall Retreat 2007 Details to follow shortly. September 14-16, 2007 Friday afternoon through Sunday noon. Cost: $85.00 ($25.00 deposit required with registration). See Registration Form. Inquire: sblodge@opwest.org or call (541) 822-3572 Men's Retreat Details to follow shortly. June 8-10, 2006 Friday afternoon through Sunday noon. Cost: $85.00 ($25.00 deposit required with registration). See Registration Form. Inquire: sblodge@opwest.org or call (541) 822-3572 Women's Prayer Days 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM: The dates for the Women's Prayer days are:These Women's Prayer Days offer:
Saint Benedict Lodge 56630 North Bank Road McKenzie Bridge, Oregon 97413 |
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St. Benedict is a Roman Catholic Retreat Center and makes its facilities available to groups to conduct their own retreats and gatherings year round. In order to fulfill its mission the first priority for booking the Retreat Center is given to Catholic Church groups . Then, in descending order, "self-help" groups such as AA and the like; university and college sponsored organizations; non-affiliated, individual groups; commercial or business groups.
The rates vary according to the group, with the best rates given to Catholic youth groups during the school year. Other groups pay from $19.00 to $22.00 per person, per night and have minimum numbers in the range of 35 - 45 required for each night, depending on the season. Details concerning use and rates are subject to change without notice. Please contact St. Benedict directly to determine exact usage and rate conditions.
There is a ground floor building which has two bedrooms that share a bath and can accommodate six persons sleeping in three bunk beds.
All groups that come to the Retreat Center have access to the fully equipped kitchen and dining room where they can either prepare their own meals or bring someone to cook. St. Benedict's does not provide meal service but can offer names of cooks who can be hired by the group. Weekends require a two night minimum and scheduling is often done a
year or more in advance. St. Benedict Retreat Center is owned and operated by the Dominican Friars of the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. On Staff for the Retreat Center are the resident Dominicans, a Holy Names Sister, and our permanent Deacon and his wife. If a group wishes to make use of our staff in developing a retreat for your group, please feel free to make inquiries. We are always ready to offer what help we can.. |
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available on a limited basis. The Reynolds Guest House at St. Benedict Retreat Center  is
available for private retreats. Two self-contained rooms with
private baths.
The 'River Room' has two twin-sized beds and the 'Cascade Room' has a
queen-sized bed, commplete with all appropriate linens and towels. Both
rooms are completely furnished with microwave, coffee maker, TV/VCR and
gas fire-stove heating. Both rooms have a view of the river.
Retreatants have use of an adjoining lounge/kitchen where they can spend
private time and prepare food that they have brought.
Suggested minimum donation is $40.00 per night, single occupancy and $60.00 per night, double occupancy.
Communal Prayer - The Liturgy of the Hours and Daily Mass - are shared with the Dominican Community. Sacramental Reconciliation, Counseling and Spiritual Direction are available upon request. Contact the Retreat Center Director or the Chaplain for details and/or reservations, or write: 56630 North Bank RD McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413 |
Available for Prayer, Meditation and Liturgy. 
Saturday Vigil Mass is at 5:30 PM Sunday Mass is at 9 AM. Weekday Masses vary according to
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If you have questions about the ministry and programs at St. Benedict's use the link above or contact the Director or the Chaplain. This page is in the process of being developed. Last updated: June 29, 2005 |
The Retreat
Center is located 50 miles east of Eugene, Oregon just one half mile off
of the McKenzie Highway 126 at McKenzie Bridge. Although St. Benedict
is at the edge of the Willamette National Forest our elevation is only1380'
and snow seldom isolates us or presents any serious inconvenience during
the winter months. Access to the Retreat Center from Interstate Highway
5 is always open and an easy one hour drive. 
The Retreat
Center is never used by more than one group at a time and can accommodate
a maximum of 82 persons if every bed is used according to the following
breakdown: 44 persons in private, one-bed rooms; 20 persons in five rooms
that each have 2 bunk beds; and 12 persons in a dormitory which has 6 bunkbeds.
All of these rooms are on the second floor of three A-frame buildings and
are not 'wheelchair accessible.'
Guest should
bring their own twin-sized linen, blankets and towels (or sleeping bag).
No linens or blankets are available.
However,there are often cancellations and groups are encouraged to check
in the event that a desired date just might be available.