A Place Where People May Stay For A Period Devoted To Prayer, Study, or Relaxation

retreat centre
(US retreat center)

NOUN
A place where people may stay for a period devoted to prayer, study, or
relaxation.
A retreat can either be a time of solitude or a community experience. Some retreats are
held in silence, and on others there may be a great deal of conversation, depending on
the understanding and accepted practices of the host facility and/or the participant(s).
Retreats are often conducted at rural or remote locations, either privately, or at a retreat
centre such as a monastery. Some retreats for advanced practitioners may be
undertaken in darkness, a form of retreat that is common as an
advanced Dzogchen practice in the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism.
Spiritual retreats allow time for reflection, prayer, or meditation. They are considered
essential in Buddhism,[2] having been a common practice since the Vassa, or rainy
season retreat, was established by the founder of Buddhism, Gotama Buddha. In Zen
Buddhism retreats are known as sesshin.
Christianity[edit
Wodzisaw lski "Retreat House" of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Katowice

The Christian retreat can be defined in the most simplest of terms as a definite time
(from a few hours in length to a month) spent away from one's normal life for the
purpose of reconnecting, usually in prayer, with God. Although the practice of leaving
one's everyday life to connect on a deeper level with God, be that in the desert (as with
the Desert Fathers), or in a monastery, is as old as Christianity itself, the practice of
spending a specific time away with God is a more modern phenomenon, dating from the
1520s and St. Ignatius of Loyola's composition of the Spiritual Exercises.[3] Jesus fasting
in the desert for forty days is used as a biblical justification of retreats. [4]
A religious community is a community (group of people) who practice the

same religion.
religious community
secluded religious place
Meeting Spaces
Our meeting spaces are surrounded on all sides by nature, allowing for the perfect mix
of relaxation and productivity for your next event. There are plenty of small group
meeting spaces, with each bunk house having its own lobby/meeting area.
Dining Hall:
Our dining hall can accommodate seating for 270 people at one time. A stage with
audio-visual equipment is available for your meeting and entertainment needs. Our
fireplace adds a touch of warmth.
Assembly Hall 1 & 2:

Each of our two assembly halls can accommodate 65 people. Great for team building
exercises, yoga, or any group activity.
Craft Shops/Studios:
These smaller buildings can be used for a variety of needs from arts and crafts to
exercise to team building breakout sessions.
Outdoor Amphitheater/basketball court:

Log seating. Great place to set up your telescope for stargazing.
Staff Lounge: (included with private/semi private rooms)

Fireplace, sofas, chairs, kitchenette.
Lodging
Bring a sleeping bag and a pillow. Our bunkhouses allow for an authentic camping
experience, for the perfect mix of large and small group sleeping accommodations.
High ceiling. Wood paneling. Chalet feel.
Private and semi-private rooms available.
Welcome to Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center

Our mission at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center is to provide a place where
people are welcomed to be themselves in an environment that promotes self-awareness
and seeks to encourage growth and understanding of the communities they live in. We
invite you to bring your group, family and or coworkers to come explore this beautiful
place!
Looking for a retreat center to host your group? Wanting to do some teambuilding or
traditional camp activities like archery or fishing with your group? Look no further!
Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center staff will be happy to help you plan a
meaningful and fun retreat for your group.
missionary
1. 1.
a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a
foreign country.
synonyms: evangelist, apostle, proselytizer, preacher, minister, priest;
historicalblack robe
"he was a missionary in Sierra Leone"
adjective
1. 1.
relating to or characteristic of a missionary or a religious mission.
"missionary work"
archdiocese
the area that an archbishop is responsible for

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retreat centre

(US retreat center)

Wodzisaw lski "Retreat House" of Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Katowice

A religious community is a community (group of people) who practice the

Assembly Hall 1 & 2:

Outdoor Amphitheater/basketball court:

Staff Lounge: (included with private/semi private rooms)

High ceiling. Wood paneling. Chalet feel.

Private and semi-private rooms available.

Welcome to Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center

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