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  The individual retreat is for those that would like to come to St. Paul Abbey alone. Individual retreats are for males only and at least 16 years of age.
  
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  Day and Family visits are for those that would like to visit the Abbey and plan to leave the same day. There are no overnight stays for day and family visits.
  
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Visits and Retreats

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St. Paul Abbey Visitation and Retreat Guidelines

Guidelines for visitations and retreats

The Abbey is closed on Monday
The Abbey can only receive male groups. No mixed groups allowed
The minimum age for overnight stay is 16 years old
The maximum number of group members for an overnight stay is 12 including servants.
For any registration, please register at least (2) two weeks in advance prior to your arrival date
Maximum length of stay for individuals
- 3 nights throughout the year
- 2 nights during summer
- 1 night during Holy Week
Maximum length of stay for groups
- 2 nights throughout the year and summer
- 1 night during Holy Week

Which retreat do I register for?

Registering For An Overnight Stay

Please use the correct registration link when registering. If you are registering for yourself, please click individual. For church groups, please select the church groups option. Out-of-state retreat registration is solely reserved for those visiting the abbey from out of state.

Individual Retreat Registration

Church Group Retreat Registration

Out of state Retreat Registration

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Registering For A Day/Family Visit

Please note: There are no overnight stays for day/family visits

Day & Family Visit Registration