The Benedictine Peace Center is a peaceful place to rest a while and renew your relationship with God. We welcome men and women of all faiths. During your stay you may
+Walk in nature on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River
+ Reflect on your relationship with God and prayer life
+ Meet with a trained spiritual director who can listen and guide your retreat
+ Join the monastic community of Sacred Heart Monastery for prayer and meals or cherish your solitude
Faith
Christian:
Catholic : Benedictine
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: The Benedictine Peace Center seeks to be:
A monastic space where persons can come for solitude, prayer and spiritual refreshment.
A resource center for spiritual enrichment programs in a variety of settings at and away from the Center.
Through the Benedictine Peace Center the Sisters of Sacred Heart Monastery share the communal journey of seeking God with other pilgrims whom we meet on the way.
The Peace Center welcomes men and women of all faiths.
Environment: Lake / Pond, River / Stream, Rural
Special Needs: Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Drugs, No Smoking
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
In touch with our rural heritage, our Sisters have a large garden and orchard. We often obtain farm-fresh beef and pork. We compost and recycle.
Retreat Type (definitions):
Directed, Long-term, Personal, Sabbatical, Silent
Features
Learning:
Individual Instruction, Talks / Lectures
Meditation:
Centering Prayer
Nature / Wildlife:
Nature / Wildlife
Special Facility Features:
Bookstore / Gift Shop, Church / Prayer Services, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Library, Stations of the Cross
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction
Room Types: Hotel
Total Number of Rooms:
7
Housing: Comfortable bedrooms with private bath. Most of the rooms are single but we welcome couples to a large room with queen bed. The retreat center includes a kitchenette for pick-up breakfasts and snacks at any time. There is also a meditation chapel, lounge/library and an audio-visual room.
Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
1005 West 8th Street
Yankton, SD 57078
United States
Travel Info: one hour West of Sioux City, Iowa, SUX
one hour South of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, FSD
three hours from Omaha, OMA
All travel to airports is on Interstate or 4 lane highways.