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Many
people find that they need time to “get away” from the pace of
everyday life and be refreshed, physically, mentally, and
spiritually. Individuals seeking self-directed time apart
for solitude, rest, and prayer may schedule a private retreat for one or more
nights whenever rooms are available at the Center. During
your private retreat, you will have access to the library and
chapel, the sunroom, and the southwest room. In warm
weather, you may use the pool, gazebo, and screened porch. Trails are available year round. If
desired, Spiritual Direction is available at a fee during the
private retreat. Photos of rooms and grounds
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Fee
Schedule for Private Retreats
Registration Required - Please
e-mail or call (207) 872-2370 to check
availability.
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DAY OF RENEWAL
8:30 AM
- 4:00 PM
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A
quiet day away from the busyness of life. Arrive anytime after
8:30 am. Stay for lunch and a self-directed day of renewal. Use our walking
trails, library, gazebo, outdoor pool and common rooms for your spiritual
refreshment. Leave anytime before 4:00 pm.
Fee: $10.00 per person. Please call or e-mail to
inquire about availability. Pre-registration required. No
walk-ins please.
For an extra
fee, private spiritual guidance
and/or holistic services can be arranged.
Arrangements must be made in advance. Services are
based on availability.
Day of Renewal is not available to
small groups. Please see "Conference Center" category for group
fees.
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$ 10.00
Registration
Form for Private Day of Renewal
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For
longer private retreats |
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OVERNIGHT
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With Breakfast: |
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Arrive 6-7PM.
Overnight with a continental breakfast.
Depart by 11 AM
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$
75.00
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With
Breakfast & Lunch:
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Arrive 6-7PM.
Overnight with a continental breakfast
& lunch. Depart by 3 PM.
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$
85.00
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With 3 Meals:
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Arrive 4-5 PM.
Arrive in time for dinner the first night.
Enjoy a continental
breakfast
& lunch the
following day. Depart by 3 PM.
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$
100.00
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WEEKEND
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2
Nights & 5 Meals: |
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Arrive Friday 6-7 PM.
Enjoy 3 meals on Saturday, 2 meals
on Sunday.
Depart by 3 PM.
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$
185.00
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Extended
Stays:
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3
or more nights
(price per night, includes meals) |
$
85.00 |
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Overnight stays: Registrations
are not available online. Please call the Center to discuss
availability. We will mail you a contract "Private
Retreat Confirmation Form". You will be asked to return the form
along with with a non-refundable deposit of $100. The deposit
amount will be deducted from your final bill. All prices includes
meals. There is no reduction for meals not taken. Please
call or email regarding
availability. Phone: (207)872-2370 Email:
info@retreatinmaine.com
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Guidelines for Private Retreats
We’ve created some guidelines to
help orient you to the Center schedule. Please read them and contact us if you
have any questions. We pray that our hospitality and the Center’s resources
will help make your retreat meaningful.
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Arrival:
Because we want to greet you personally, it helps us greatly if you arrive as
close as possible to the time listed on your confirmation form. If you will be
late, please call and let us know. Upon arrival, come to the front entrance and
ring the doorbell. We will greet you and then ask you to park behind the
building and come in through the retreat center entrance where someone will
greet you and show you to your room.
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Silence:
Some private retreatants prefer silence, others prefer the opportunity for
conversation. Let us know your preference when you arrive, and we will respect
your choice. If there is a group in the house and you wish to eat in silence,
feel welcome to take your food and eat on the snack room side of the dining
room. We ask that you maintain silence on the bedroom floor in respect for
others who may be staying at the Center.
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Meal Times:
Breakfast: 8:00 AM. Lunch: NOON Dinner: 5:30 PM. Sometimes the chef
will not be on the premises. In this case, she will leave meals and
instructions in the snack room fridge for you, and you may eat whenever you
wish.
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Dietary Needs:
We try to accommodate dietary needs. If you are on a restricted diet due to
medical needs, please write those restrictions clearly on the confirmation form.
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Handicap Accessibility:
Chair lifts are installed for those who find stairs difficult. Please let us
know in advance of any special physical needs so that we can do everything
possible to meet your needs.
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Use of the Facilities:
You are welcome to use any common rooms in the Center (chapel, sunroom, library,
conference room and southwest room--unless another group is using the space),
the treadmill, gazebo, pool, and trails in season. Generally speaking, if a door
is closed to a room we assume it is being used by someone who wants privacy.
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Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual direction is available upon request (fee for service). Please call to
arrange direction before arriving at the Center.
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Smoking:
Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the building. If you need to smoke, please
do so outside and away from the building entrance.
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Final Day:
If you are able, please strip and
remake your bed, and place your towels and sheets in the marked laundry chutes
on the bedroom hallway.
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For your safety, we do not allow candles in
bedrooms.
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The rear-building door is locked. You will
be given a code to let yourself in during your stay at the Center.
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If you use the trails, please follow the sign
out directions beside the exit door for your safety.
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Additional information about the Center is
available in the desk drawer in each bedroom.
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