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Retreat and Conference Centers


The Archdiocese of Seattle operates two Retreat and Conference Centers:

In addition, a number of other Catholic retreat and conference center facilities operate in the Archdiocese of Seattle.  Contact each facility directly for more information.

Carnation WA

Camp Don Bosco
1401 - 327th Avenue NE
Carnation WA 98014

To reserve this facility for retreats, meetings, etc. (from September - June), call 206/382-4350 or write:  CYO, 910 Marion Street, Seattle WA  98104.   Accommodates up to 150 people.

Website: CYO Facilities Rental

Chehalis WA

Bethlehem Farm
508 Coal Creek Road
Chehalis WA  98532
360/748-1236

A rural community offering hospitality to homeless individuals and families.  The farm also offers a hermitage for individual retreatants and can accommodate groups for day retreats.

Directed by Bethlehem Farm Catholic Worker Community.  Residents at farm:   Katrina and Jim Plato.

Edmonds

Rosary Heights
P.O. Box 280
23120 Woodway Park Rd.
Edmonds WA 98020
206/542-3740

Program Director:  Sr. Judy Zynda, OP

Website: www.rosaryheights.org

Conducted by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan.

Federal Way WA

The Palisades
Archdiocesan Retreat & Faith Formation Center
4700 SW Dash Point Rd
Federal Way WA 98063
206/748-7991 (from Seattle);
253/927-9621 (from Tacoma)
Fax: 206/382-3482

We have 3 beautiful meeting rooms with the largest having a max capacity of 120 for day meetings. The retreat center has 55 guest rooms.  The Palisades was completely renovated in 2001-2002 with larger rooms, a bath in each guest room and all new furnishings throughout. Call or email for additional information, or visit our website at:

Palisades Retreat & Formation Center

Director: Deacon Dave Jones
Spiritual Formation Director: Sr. Joyce Cox, BVM 
Program & Volunteer Coord: Pam McCauley
Group Rental Information: 
Rachel O'Reilly
Executive Secretary: Jackie Peterson

Lacey WA

The Priory Spirituality Center
500 College St. NE
Lacey WA 98516
360/438-1771 (Priory);
360/438-2595 (Spirituality Center)
Fax:  360/438-9236
e-mail: 
spiritualityctr@stplacid.org
website: www.stplacid.org

Peaceful wooded setting offered by the Benedictine Sisters for individual or group retreats, private or directed.  Overnight space for up to 19.  Meeting room space for up to 200.  Spiritual direction and supervision available.  Great library, praying Liturgy of the Hours with the sisters an option.  New book and gift store.  Wide variety of spiritual growth programs year-round.  Newsletter with program listings published three times a year. 

Contact:  Sr. Lucy Wynkoop, OSB or Billie Mazzei.

Longbranch WA

Faraway Retreat House
Retreat House Address:
6505 Cliff Ave. Road
Longbranch, WA 98351

Contact through the Registrar at the Palisades
       from Seattle        206-274-3130
       from Tacoma      253-927-9621
       Fax                    206-382-3482
       Web Site:           Far-A-Way Retreat Center 

       E-mail:               Faraway@seattlearch.org

       Facility Management:
                Char Foutch       253 884-9331

Elegantly landscaped and overlooking Filucy Bay on Puget Sound, Far-A-Way Retreat House is a beautiful and unique location for small retreats, workshops, seminars and meetings.
This turn-of-the-century estate has been renovated to capture the beauty of the original architecture.  Inside, high-beamed ceilings, warm furnishings and stone fireplace give a comfortable feel to the spacious living room. For overnight stays there are 8 bedrooms in the main house and 4 additional bedrooms in the annex (Tender Leaf Manor) located a few feet from the side of the main building.

Registration Inquiries and More Information Please Call  -  206-274-3130 and ask for Far-A-Way

Monroe-Duvall WA

Camp Hamilton
25405 Lake Fontal Road
Monroe WA  98272

To reserve this facility for retreats, meetings, challenge courses, etc. (from September - June), call 206/382-4350 or write:  CYO, 910 Marion Street, Seattle WA   98104.  Accommodates up to 60 people.

Website: CYO Facilities Rental

Seattle WA

Ignatian Resource Center
St. Joseph Parish
732 - 18th Avenue E.
Seattle WA  98112
206/329-4824
ignatianctr@juno.com

Directors:  Cissy McLane and Patrick O'Leary

The Ignatian Resource Center, a nonprofit corporation founded in 1994, brings together Jesuits, women religious, and lay men and women trained in Ignatian and other spiritualities. With Catholic roots and strong ecumenical outreach, the Center offers programs designed to deepen spiritual growth and train people for spiritual leadership. It serves individuals, institutions and ministries in Western Washington.

Stanwood WA

Institute of Spirituality
27004 - 78th Avenue NW
(Next door to St. Cecilia Parish)
Stanwood WA

Mailing Address
Institute of Spirituality
P.O. Box 1386
Stanwood WA  98292-1386
360/629-4032

Director: Rev. Colm Stone, OCD 

Conducted by the Carmelite Fathers (Discalced).  The Carmelite Center facility (with kitchen and blessed sacrament chapel) is available for private retreats for individuals and small groups.  Overnight space for up to 10.  Meeting room space for up to 50.  Spiritual directions available.  The Carmelites are also available for retreat days and missions at local parishes.