Rules of Silence apply in the Pelican House during silent retreat weeks. Choose to stay anywhere from 2 nights to the entire scheduled retreat time. Pray, meditate or rest in your private room, at a variety of reflective outdoor locations or in the comfort of Pelican House porches. Take time to read, write and reflect in the stillness of our dunes.
Faith
Christian:
Episcopal
Open to All:
Open to All, Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Trinity Center welcomes all people to the spiritual home of Episcopalians of East Carolina, where we share God's gifts of community and hospitality in a natural coastal environment. Our doors first opened in 1986. The maritime paths, benches by the lagoon and porch rockers all invite guests to relax and enjoy the stillness. Trinity Center's award winning design offers differing groups simultaneous use of the facility while not intruding on each other.
Average Cost: $$ - $$$
This retreat will be held in the Pelican House. Pelican House is an apt name for the beautiful residential building, as flocks of these magnificent birds fly past the house skimming the ocean waters. The pelican is also an ancient Christian symbol for Christ. All retreats held in the Pelican House are meditative or spiritual in nature.
The Rate is $82.00 per person/per night. Includes lodging and meals.
Environment: Island, Ocean / Beach, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Drugs, No Smoking
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
Trinity Center offers the Sound to Sea Environmental Educational program to school age children. Please visit http://trinityctr.com/soundtosea/soundtosea.html for more information.
Language: English
Features
Health / Wellness:
Health / Wellness
Meditation:
Meditation
Nature / Wildlife:
Nature / Wildlife
Outdoor / Adventure:
Outdoor / Adventure
Personal Development:
Personal Development
Special Facility Features:
Bookstore / Gift Shop, Chapel / Temple, Church / Prayer Services, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Labyrinth, Stations of the Cross
Room Types: B&B
Total Number of Rooms:
9
Housing: Pelican House is a 9 bedroom oceanfront home with single beds and shared bathrooms. Linens are provided. All meals will be served in the Trinity Center dining room.
Food: Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
P.O. Drawer 380
Salter Path, NC 28575
United States
Travel Info: From Highway 70
Follow US 70 into Morehead City. Follow signs to Atlantic Beach and cross the bridge onto Bogue Banks. Turn Right at the traffic light onto Highway 58 (West Fort Macon Road). Continue approximately 7 miles. Trinity Center is on the right, between mile markers 9 and 10. (If you pass the blue water tower, you have gone too far!)
From Highway 24
Follow NC 24 through Swansboro. At the Highway 24 and 58 intersection, turn right. Cross the bridge to Emerald Isle. Continue approximately 11 miles. Trinity Center is on the left, between mile markers 10 and 9 (just past the blue water tower.)