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San Damiano is a retreat center set in the beautiful hills of the San Ramon Valley deep in Contra Costa country. Come and rest awhile.

This peace-filled setting is the ideal environment to take some time to reflect and relax in our fifty-plus acres of spectacular nature. "A little piece of heaven" in the hills above Danville, CA. The natural beauty of San Damiano is unsurpassed. Our Canticle Garden has benches, a fountain, many plants and flowers along with birds singing and chirping.

06/08/2026

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US THIS WEEKEND!
San Damiano Retreat has been designated an official pilgrimage site for this Jubilee Year!

That means when you come here for our “Rebuild My Church” retreat weekend, you can receive the Papal Plenary Indulgence - right here on our grounds, during our pilgrimage prayer walk.

This isn't something you can do just anywhere. We're one of the designated places.

Come as you are. Bring your spouse, your friends, your teens (ages 13 and up are warmly welcome). This weekend is for the whole community - parishioners, neighbors, anyone who feels the pull to show up.

You don't need any special preparation. Just let us know you're coming by registering online or giving us a call.

If it's been a while since you've been connected to the Church or to your faith, this is a wonderful, low-pressure way to step back in. St. Francis was famous for meeting people exactly where they were. So are we.

This isn't a silent, sit-in-your-pew kind of retreat. You'll have time for:
✨Meaningful talks and small group discussion on Franciscan spirituality
✨Prayer and contemplation on our beautiful 55-acre grounds
✨Daily Eucharist with Franciscan homilies
✨Individual spiritual direction if you'd like it
✨Fellowship, meals together, and yes - some fun along the way 😊

Join us!
Friday June 12 – Sunday 14 & Friday August 28 - Sunday August 30
Danville, CA · Private rooms · All meals included
In the spirit of St. Francis, no one turned away due to financial constraints.

Pope Leo XIV has declared this a Special Jubilee Year to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. It's an extraordinary year of grace, renewal, and reconciliation - described as a global spiritual journey toward holiness and peace.

🔗 Learn more and register on our website or viz the link in our bio.

06/06/2026

“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.”
— St. Francis of Assisi

06/05/2026

Spend a Sunday afternoon the very best way – surrounded by live music, wonderful food and wine, and the warm, joyful community that makes every gathering here feel like coming home.
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This summer, we’re thrilled to present our first-ever Summer Music Series: three evenings of live music across three unforgettable Sundays on our beautiful Danville grounds.
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July 19 w/ The CoolTones!
August 16 w/ The BuzzTones!
September 20 w/ Hipster Cocktail Party!

Whether you love dancing in the sunshine or simply want to slow down and soak in some music with a glass of wine in hand, this series is for you.

This is more than a summer concert series – it’s a fundraiser for our Power Our Mission solar sustainability initiative. Every ticket purchased helps power San Damiano with clean, renewable energy, ensuring that our mission of hospitality, retreat, and renewal can continue for years to come.

Includes: Live Music | Dancing | Wine | Delicious Appetizers & Bites | Franciscan Hospitality

Register on our website or the link in our bio. 😊

06/04/2026

IT'S ALMOST TIME!
🌿 A Week of Silence: A Contemplative Experience on the Mountain
June 29 – July 5 2026 | San Damiano Retreat

What if you gave yourself one sacred week to simply… be still?
This summer, San Damiano Retreat is hosting something truly extraordinary - a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of four remarkable spiritual guides, coming together for a week-long silent retreat nestled in the beauty of the mountain.

✨ Rev. Bill Sheehan, OMI - 30+ years guiding Centering Prayer, founding member of Contemplative Outreach alongside Fr. Thomas Keating
🎵 Áine Minogue - Award-winning Irish harpist whose Billboard-charting Celtic melodies open the heart to sacred silence
📖 Dr. Michael Cunningham, OFS - Spiritual director, writer & photographer guiding Visio Divina and nature-based contemplation
🙏 Ann Naffziger, M.Div., M.A. - Expert in Imaginative Prayer & Lectio Divina, bringing ancient wisdom to modern seekers

Whether you're new to silent retreat or a seasoned contemplative, this week offers multiple tracks so you can shape your own sacred journey - with time for personal spiritual direction, a Celtic harp concert, Cinema Divina, meditations in nature, and so much more.

This rare convergence of wisdom traditions is unlikely to come together again.
Come. Be still. Go deeper. 🌄

👉 Space is limited - register today!
🔗 Link in bio

06/03/2026

ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT TO JOIN OUR JUNE RETREAT FOR "REBUILD MY CHURCH!"!
Pope Leo XIV has declared this a Special Jubilee Year to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. It's an extraordinary year of grace, renewal, and reconciliation - described as a global spiritual journey toward holiness and peace.
✨
San Damiano Retreat has been designated an official pilgrimage site for this Jubilee Year!
That means when you come here for our “Rebuild My Church” retreat weekend, you can receive the Papal Plenary Indulgence - right here on our grounds, during our pilgrimage prayer walk.

This isn't something you can do just anywhere. We're one of the designated places.

Come as you are. Bring your spouse, your friends, your teens (ages 13 and up are warmly welcome). This weekend is for the whole community - parishioners, neighbors, anyone who feels the pull to show up.

You don't need any special preparation. Just let us know you're coming by registering online or giving us a call.

If it's been a while since you've been connected to the Church or to your faith, this is a wonderful, low-pressure way to step back in. St. Francis was famous for meeting people exactly where they were. So are we.

This isn't a silent, sit-in-your-pew kind of retreat. You'll have time for:
✨Meaningful talks and small group discussion on Franciscan spirituality
✨Prayer and contemplation on our beautiful 55-acre grounds
✨Daily Eucharist with Franciscan homilies
✨Individual spiritual direction if you'd like it
✨Fellowship, meals together, and yes - some fun along the way 😊

Join us!
✟ June 12–14
Danville, CA · Private rooms · All meals included
In the spirit of St. Francis, no one turned away due to financial constraints.
🔗 Learn more and register — link in bio.

06/02/2026

🌟 Join us Sept 11-13, 2026 for "Your Story, Your Legacy"
"Within each of us is a divine treasure, and if we hope to discover it, we need to go deep into the heart of who we are." - Meister Eckhart

Deep in your soul is a story that wants to be told. This transformative weekend will help you open your heart to that story and discover the treasure within.
Following the wisdom teachings of Meister Eckhart, Thomas Keating, Thomas Merton, Richard Rohr, Ram Dass, and others, presenters Mary Price Dunn and Alanna Mack will lead you on a journey of self-discovery.

In our sessions together, you'll:
✨ Explore the life lessons that have made you stronger, wiser, and truer
✨ Discover the value you've created that will be meaningful to others
✨ Connect with like-hearted souls through the sacred art of quiet listening
✨ Engage in gentle, meditative movement and quiet walks in simple awareness
✨ Gain deeper understanding of what matters most and how you want to be remembered
✨ Leave with essential tools for legacy and end-of-life conversations with loved ones

"The Legacy Retreat was absolutely world class, and I have been to some of the best retreats in the world." - Past Participant
"Mary's loving, sensitive communication style made the meditations and reflections deeply moving. It was just a beautiful experience."

Limited to 25 participants.

✧ Special note: If you've previously attended Your Story, Your Legacy, we've integrated a follow-up experience just for you! ✧
Register now at the link in our bio.

06/01/2026

We are almost to our goal!
☀️ Celebrating Brother Sun: A Solar Blessing ☀️
You're invited to join us for a special community open house as we unveil San Damiano Retreat's newly completed solar panel installation!

After years of prayer and planning, we've harnessed Brother Sun to power our mission for generations to come. Due to policy changes requiring installation before April, we took a faithful leap - installing first, fundraising after. Now we invite YOU to celebrate this milestone with us!

Sunday, June 7th | 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Join us for:
✨ Mass & blessing of our new solar system
☀️ Tours and education about our sustainability journey
🌱 Learn how 1,229 panels will save $3.6M over 30 years & eliminate 75% of our energy costs
💚 Discover how YOU can help us reach our $250K goal to offset financing
🍃 Refreshments & community celebration

This isn't just about solar panels, it's about securing our sacred mission of providing spiritual renewal for thousands each year, while honoring St. Francis's love for all creation.
RSVP on our website - link in bio! 🌞
All are welcome! Come celebrate what faithful stewardship can accomplish.
🙏

05/30/2026

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”
— Rumi

05/29/2026

🙏Wednesday June 3rd✨
We extend a warm welcome to our community to join us during our staff Monthly Mass.
Father Henry Beck will guide us the first Wednesday of every month at 9:30am in our Chapel.
No RSVP needed. Please arrive a few minutes early if possible.
All are welcome.
Spanish speaking friendly too! 😊

05/28/2026

🌿 A Week of Silence: A Contemplative Experience on the Mountain
June 29 – July 5 2026 | San Damiano Retreat

What if you gave yourself one sacred week to simply… be still?
This summer, San Damiano Retreat is hosting something truly extraordinary - a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of four remarkable spiritual guides, coming together for a week-long silent retreat nestled in the beauty of the mountain.

✨ Rev. Bill Sheehan, OMI - 30+ years guiding Centering Prayer, founding member of Contemplative Outreach alongside Fr. Thomas Keating
🎵 Áine Minogue - Award-winning Irish harpist whose Billboard-charting Celtic melodies open the heart to sacred silence
📖 Dr. Michael Cunningham, OFS - Spiritual director, writer & photographer guiding Visio Divina and nature-based contemplation
🙏 Ann Naffziger, M.Div., M.A. - Expert in Imaginative Prayer & Lectio Divina, bringing ancient wisdom to modern seekers

Whether you're new to silent retreat or a seasoned contemplative, this week offers multiple tracks so you can shape your own sacred journey - with time for personal spiritual direction, a Celtic harp concert, Cinema Divina, meditations in nature, and so much more.

This rare convergence of wisdom traditions is unlikely to come together again.
Come. Be still. Go deeper. 🌄

👉 Space is limited - register today!
🔗 Link in bio

Address

710 Highland Drive
Danville, CA
94526

Telephone

+19258379141

Website

http://www.sandamiano.org/

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