Enjoy our Interfaith Hospitality! Only 10 miles from Niagara Falls on the scenic Lower Niagara River in Lewiston, New York.
Quiet, peaceful site on 100+ acres with outdoor labyrinth, nature trail, riverside chapel, spiritual direction, healing massage (separate reservation), arts, music, relaxation. Can accommodate up to 93 retreatants in 70 rooms (warm, friendly setting), with dining room, conference and meeting rooms, chapel.
Private or group retreats, spiritual get-aways, day-or-night weekday or weekend meetings. Church, school, university, professional, community, civic, and crafters' groups love staying here! Spiritual Directors available for private or group retreats. Master facilitator & trainer on staff offering unique values-based leadership retreats and strategic planning, Confirmation retreats, Attitudes-Behaviors-Communication seminars, and more!
Enrich Your Faith at the Center of Renewal Retreat & Conference Center at Stella Niagara!
Faith
Christian:
Catholic
Interfaith:
Interfaith
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: MISSION STATEMENT:
The Center of Renewal, Inc. at Stella Niagara is a community of service. In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, we provide hospitality, promote spiritual growth, and foster the development of people. Individuals and groups are welcome to this environment of peace and beauty.
CORE VALUES:
• HOSPITALITY AND SERVICE
• SPIRITUAL GROWTH
• PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE
Average Cost: $ - $$$
Overnight accommodations = $40 per person per night.
Meals: Breakfast/$6, Lunch/$8, Dinner/$12.
Meeting Rooms: $5 per person per day, $10 for 2 days, every third day free.
Advance reservations are required at least two weeks in advance for groups and at least 24 hours for private retreatants.
Environment: River / Stream, Woods
Special Needs: Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Drugs, No Smoking
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
93
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
100
Dates Closed to Groups: Closed Easter (Fri. through Sun.), Thanksgiving (Wed. through Sun, Christmas (Dec. 23-26)
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | 0 | 0 | Wide variety of meeting rooms and set-ups, from formal classroom-style to casual lounging. |
| Conference Room | 0 | 100 | Can accommodate up to 100 people theatre-style. Room capable of varying set-ups including chairs and tables. Perfect for quilters or other crafts. |
| Chapel Meeting Room | 0 | 50 | A lovely, wood-paneled, carpeted room for chapel services or meetings, featuring large stained-glass overhang about the altar, organ, paintings and wall hangings. Includes side alcove for spiritual meditation. |
| Main Lounge | 0 | 40 | Comfortably seats 25-30 in living room setting, with 5 couches and the rest Queen Anne chairs. Room also includes both a piano and large armoire holding TV/DVD player. |
| Loft | 0 | 0 | |
| Loft Parlour | 0 | 0 | |
| Library (2nd floor) | 0 | 15 | |
| 3rd Floor Lounge | 0 | 12 | |
| Private mtg. rooms | 0 | 0 | |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Amenities: Art Studio / Equipment, AV Service, Basketball Court, Biking trails, Carpet, Chapel / Temple, Church / Prayer Services, Fire Pit / Circle, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Hardwood / Tile (non-carpet), Labyrinth, Laundry Services, Massage Services, Meditation Hall, On-line / Internet Access, Stations of the Cross, Swimming Pool / Lake, Walking/ Hiking Trails, Wellness Services
Technology and AV: Audio-visual equipment available for in-house rental on first-come first-reserved basis (TV-VCR-DVD, LCD projector for your laptop computer and PowerPoint presentation, easels & flip-chart pads, white boards, pens, and more). Arrangements can also be made for rentals from outside vendors.
Room Types: Dorm, Hotel
Total Number of Rooms:
70
Children OK: Yes!
Food: Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Available Nearby, Available On Site, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
4421 Lower River Road
(Only 10 miles from Niagara Falls)
Stella Niagara, NY 14144-1001
United States
Travel Info: Only ten miles north of Niagara Falls on the scenic Lower Niagara River (via Niagara Scenic Parkway, formerly Robert Moses Parkway). Two miles north of Village of Lewiston, New York (about 35 miles from Buffalo Airport). Four miles south of Village of Youngstown, New York and Old Fort Niagara.
Take I-190 north to Niagara Scenic Parkway (formerly called Robert Moses Parkway) north toward Old Fort Niagara. Exit at Pletcher Road (first exit after "Lewiston" and before "Youngstown"); after exiting, turn left (west) at stop sign (top of hill). Drive 3/4-mile to driveway behind Stella Niagara (large castle-like building w/red roof). Follow drive behind castle to last building on left (newer 4-story beige brick building). Do NOT stop at "Main Entrance"; drive to end of that building to "Center of Renewal" porch with black railing. Plenty of free parking just past the Center of Renewal building. Limited room for RV's and campers (call us for details).