Retreat Experiences – St. Clare of Assisi Retreat Center

Retreat Opportunities for Every Soul

God calls His children to retreat—to step away from the noise of daily life and enter into deeper communion with Him. At St. Clare of Assisi Retreat Center, we have witnessed the beautiful ways the Holy Spirit works through different types of retreat experiences, meeting each soul exactly where they are in their spiritual journey.

Women's Retreats

In the sacred sisterhood of women's retreats, God creates profound bonds of faith and mutual support. These blessed gatherings provide holy space for ...

This gathering offers women a sacred space to deepen their relationship with Christ through guided prayer and reflection, while sharing faith journeys with like-minded sisters seeking to know God more fully. Together, participants explore the mysteries of feminine spirituality and spiritual motherhood, discovering God's presence in everyday moments while experiencing healing through the power of communal prayer and loving support.

Men's Retreats

In the fellowship of faithful men, God calls His sons to encounter Him in power and truth. These retreats create sacred space for ...

This gathering empowers men to strengthen their calling as spiritual leaders through Christ's example, discovering authentic Christian masculinity and their unique purpose as men of God. Participants build brotherhood through shared prayer and honest fellowship while exploring themes of courage, integrity, and servant leadership modeled by Jesus.

Individual Retreats

Sometimes the soul yearns for solitude with the Savior, and God honors this sacred desire. Our private retreats offer ...

This personalized retreat offers one-on-one spiritual direction and complete freedom to pray, rest, and reflect at the Holy Spirit's pace. Participants enjoy access to our beautiful chapel, peaceful gardens, and quiet prayer spaces, with customized experiences designed around individual spiritual needs—creating the perfect sacred environment for life transitions, discernment, or deep spiritual renewal.

Group Retreats

God delights in working through community, and group retreats create powerful opportunities for shared spiritual growth ...

This retreat center offers diverse programs including marriage retreats that strengthen sacramental bonds, youth retreats igniting passion for Christ, parish leadership formation combining spiritual growth with practical ministry wisdom, Confirmation preparation for receiving the Holy Spirit, and Bible study retreats for deeper exploration of God's living Word.

Custom Retreat Development

The Holy Spirit has unique plans for every community, and we are honored to help discern His leading for your group’s retreat experience. Whether you’re seeking team unity, spiritual direction, or simply quality time in God’s presence, we will prayerfully collaborate with you to create a retreat that serves His purposes.

We are blessed to help! Our team feels called to work with you in creating the perfect retreat experience according to God’s will. Whether you sense His leading toward a specific theme or need complete guidance in discerning His plans, we will join you in prayer and planning to design a retreat that fulfills His unique purposes for your community.

Ready to plan your retreat?

Send us an email at philippians2foundation@gmail.com, or send us a message right here! Include “NEED HELP DEVELOPING A RETREAT” in the message section. Please provide your full contact information along with details about your retreat vision, group size, preferred dates, and any specific spiritual focus God has placed on your heart. Our team will respond promptly to help bring your retreat vision to life.

Every retreat is an invitation to encounter Christ more deeply. Let us help you answer that call.

Facility Use Agreement

Download and complete this Facility Use Agreement to reserve your dates at Saint Clare of Assisi Retreat Center. Please submit your signed agreement within 10 days of your initial reservation to confirm your booking.

St. Clare of Assisi Retreat Center is an extraordinary gift to Hampton Roads and, especially the Hampton Roads Catholic Community. My first experience with St. Clare involved planning and conducting the first men's ACTS retreat for the St. Joan of Arc parish. After meeting with Deacon Dave, Debbie, and Lisa, it was immediately evident that God is present in the most Catholic way at St. Clare.

Pete Romeo

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