Villa Loyola, under the direction of the Jesuits of Sudbury, was built as a retreat center in 1962 on 12 acres of land on the south shore of Long Lake. Located in the city's south end, it is a 12 km drive from Sudbury's downtown core. Over the years, Villa Loyola has become a center for hosting a wide range of religious and lay non-profit organizations. Completely renovated in 1996, it offers all
the amenities required for a variety of meetings, workshops, seminars or retreats in a very peaceful environment. The Villa welcomes groups of various religious traditions as well as person seeking a quiet and reflective time of prayer. The surroundings are magnificent. Retreats
Imagine no noise, no cell phones, no laptops, no traffic, no news alerts and no complaints. Imagine taking a break from the obligations and stresses of living in today's world to tend to our personal needs, desires and goals. Villa Loyola can provide you with an environment of natural beauty, peace, and tranquility well suited for deep prayer and reflection so you can discover how you feel about yourself, relate to others and recognize God's role in your life, and resume your life's journey rejuvenated
Spiritual Accompaniment
Receiving spiritual accompaniment is a way to include God in our journey through today's complicated world. If you feel you need help in navigating life's ups and downs, our dedicated team are formally trained t use deep listening, questioning, discernment, and prayer as a guide towards more clarity and mindfulness
Groups
Does your group want to promote self-awareness, opportunities for growth in dialogue and encourage an openness to others and their perspectives? Did you know focused time in a peaceful and prayerful setting can help strengthen trust, respect, and spiritual development? Formation and Workshops
Spiritual formation is a process of transformation allowing us to develop an increased awareness of God's presence in our everyday life, in a way that infuses us with more meaning, purpose, wonder and joy. Please note there is no religious or faith requirement at Villa Loyola.
