"All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger and you welcomed me (Matt 25:35)"
Yes, the guest rooms are private, furnished with a double bed, desk and chair and comfortable chair. Each room also has a private bath, individually controlled heat/air conditioning, and ceiling fan - and a wonderful view of trees and hills from each room.
Yes, bed linens (even mangled, i.e. ironed) and towels are provided.
Yes. The down stairs has central air. Each of the eight rooms upstairs has its own heating and air-conditioning unit as well as a window that open and ceiling fan.
Yes. Is there an elevator? No.
The lower level with the living/dining room, chapel and kitchen is handicapped accessible. The guest room on that lower level is also equipped with a handicapped accessible shower. Sorry, there is no elevator access to the upper level.
We welcome individuals of all denominations and faiths to use the guest house.
Yes.
Yes, retreatants are very welcome to join our monastic community for The Liturgy of the Hours (chanted six times each day) and/or for the daily celebration of the Eucharist.
We ask the favor that your bring your own food.*** You are welcome to use the kitchen complete with stove, microwave, refridgerator/freezer, residential dishwasher, dishes, pots and pans.
*** If there is a group using the retreat house, you are welcome to enjoy their meals.
No, our scheduling is flexible and we work with your schedule. If you will be arriving later in the evening, we ask that you let us know that in advance.