Enter Into His Rest

“Come away by yourselves and rest awhile” ~Mark 6:31

A retreat is meant to be a grace-filled time away with God alone. He is longing for your love! So put away the cell phone, the computer and all the other technologies and enter into the great silence of love and intimacy with the God Who created you and longs to speak to you and to fill you with peace that the world cannot give. (You can give loved ones our phone number in case of emergency.)

Select one of the houses below to view further details and pictures.

To reserve one of the houses and/or to request a talk/Holy Hour, please call us at Emmanuel Convent: (740) 323-1977, or email us at childrenofmarysisters@gmail.com.

You are coming to a holy place, a place where He dwells, a place where there are other women and men who too are seeking God—some consecrated and some who are here for a time, like you.

So as not to be a distraction to others, we ask:

1. Dress modestly - no shorts please.

For women: long, loose fitting skirts or dresses, high necklines.
For men: loose fitting slacks and shirts.

 See more on our dress code here.

2. No smoking or alcoholic beverages

3. Bring: Your own food, bedding, towels and flashlight.

Whether you’re looking to make a retreat as an individual, with a small or large group, or are seeking to bring the whole family away for a time of rest, relaxation and re-connection with Our Lord and with each other, we have a selection of guesthouses to accommodate your needs.

Private retreatants are welcome to make their own schedule for a self-guided retreat—allowing for time of prayer (silent prayer as well as participation in the public prayer of the Sisters). Retreatants may bring their own Catholic resources or choose from materials available through the Sisters. Planned group retreats may request to have a talk given by a Sister or to have a guided Holy Hour.

  • The Farmhouse

    Ideal for small families or groups—

    *2 bedrooms with single beds

    *2 single beds in a shared attic room

    *1 pull-out queen-sized bed in living room

    *Full bathroom

    *Kitchen and dining/sunroom

    See pictures

  • St. Joseph's House

    Ideal for small families or groups—

    *1 master bedroom with king-sized bed

    *2 single beds in upstairs shared room

    *Full bathroom with washing machine

    *Kitchen and dining area

    *Small living room area with wood-burning stove

    See Pictures

  • Emmanuel

    See more pictures of the land and chapel at our Motherhouse, Emmanuel Convent.

    With over 180 acres of beautiful wooded farmland, two ponds to rest by, a walking Stations of the Cross in the woods, and plenty of walking trails to discover, your heart and soul are sure to be lifted to God in the praise of His glory!

    See More Pictures of Emmanuel