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Connect, Renew, Reflect

Upcoming Carmelite Retreats, Days of Reflection, and Pilgrimages

Our Carmelite Retreats and Days of Reflection offer you a chance to deepen your spiritual connection and share community with others.

The Spirituality of the Desert-Seeking and Finding – Friday, February 27, 2026

A morning Lenten program focusing on the words of the Prophet Hosea that call us into a deep, yet vulnerable relationship with God. Are you willing to be drawn in?

Palm Sunday Journey of Jesus – Saturday, March 28, 2026

Join Fr. Bob Colaresi for a Lenten Day of Reflection as he leads, with slides, the Journey of Jesus into the Holy Land.

Remember Me: A Seder Meal – Tues., March 31 or Thurs., April 2, 2026

Fr. Bob Colaresi leads us through this Passover Meal, including a lamb dinner, prayerfully weaving Jewish roots of our own tradition.

Good Friday – A Solemn Day of Prayer, April 3, 2026

Join Fr. Bob Colaresi as we walk the Way of the Cross, celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the Communion Service to truly understand why this day is called “Good Friday”.

Preached Retreat: Light in Darkness – June 7-12, 2026

In a world where chaos and darkness seem to be emerging ever stronger, we reflect on God as Light who wanted to be known and involved in the creation and people created in the Divine Image and Likeness. This week will reflect on the call and responsibility to be Light in Darkness.

Over 5000 happy guests served.

Space for up to 116 guests in shared rooms.

Three hot meals prepared for you daily.

Fully Supported

We’ll Make Your Stay Special!

Our retreat center is fully staffed for your comfort. Private or shared rooms are available and kitchenettes are provided should you want to prepare your own snacks. Our facility offers 58 comfortable rooms with private baths and acres of beautiful grounds.

Expand Your Spiritual Journey

Pilgrimages of Faith

Fr. Bob Colaresi, O. Carm., leads groups on powerful, mind-expanding, deeply effecting pilgrimages to some of the holiest sites in the world. More than 1,089 pilgrims have travelled with Fr. Bob to various countries over the last 34 years.

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Testimonials

Happy Visitors

“On behalf of all the recent retreat attendees from St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Downers Grove. I’d like to express our gratefulness to you and your staff at the Carmelite Spiritual Center for your warm hospitality and many kindnesses to us. We LOVE coming to your center and basking in how well you take care of us.“
Paul
Downers Grove, IL
“We’re located in Pennsylvania. We found your facility online and we took a chance and booked our group with you. Not only did we love the facility and the staff, we’re booking next year’s retreat right now! What a wonderful atmosphere you have – we felt so cared for. Thank you for making our stay so special.“
Lutheran Theological Union
Pennsylvania
“Thank you to the women of the spiritual center who took such great care of us during the visit of McCormick Theological Seminary faculty and board members. Beautiful grounds, spacious meeting rooms, good food and gracious hospitality. Thank you for all you have done. You made my work easy.“
Carol
Mount Morris, IL