Siena Retreat Center

Siena Retreat Center Siena Retreat Center is a ministry of the Racine Dominicans whose mission is shaped by the pursuit of truth and a dedication to justice.

Siena Retreat Center provides retreats and programs that renew lives, deepen a holistic spirituality, and serve as a catalyst for a more just and compassionate world.

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“Some people think growth only happens in the spring. Plants grow in the spring. People grow in the spring of their live...
06/03/2026

“Some people think growth only happens in the spring. Plants grow in the spring. People grow in the spring of their lives. But growth is more than a springtime flood, it’s a dance. Dance in all your seasons, my boy, and play the music loud.”
-Anton Truer (Waagosh)

Join us for a special sunrise Forest Therapy experience at Siena Retreat Center! Guided through the woods and lakefront,...
06/02/2026

Join us for a special sunrise Forest Therapy experience at Siena Retreat Center! Guided through the woods and lakefront, you’ll slow down, engage your senses, and connect more deeply with yourself and the natural world.

Morning light, fresh air, gentle movement, and time in nature can support reduced stress, mental clarity, and a greater sense of wellbeing. Tea and reflection will be shared together following the walk.

Learn more and register:
https://www.sienaretreatcenter.org/retreats/forest-therapy-summer/

06/01/2026

When life feels full of questions, how do you choose your next step?

Most of us lead lives that are full of external demands - from work, family, friends, communities we are part of, and our own expectations of who we "should" be. We live in a society that celebrates over-scheduled, busy-ness, and material affluence. We are also living through turbulent times, when many are losing trust in leadership, institutions, and media while horrible things are going on all around us. How do we make heart-centered decisions as we wade through the complexities of our lives?

In Cultivating Curiosity, you will be invited to slow down, notice your own experience, and find the quiet space within. From here, we can be more intentional and present throughout our days and we can take more grounded literal and figurative steps forward in our lives. Join us.

Fall Cohort (Saturdays | 1:00–4:00pm CST)
August 29 • September 19 • October 3 • October 17 • October 31

https://www.sienaretreatcenter.org/retreats/cultivating-curiosity-2/

Thank you! Because of your generosity, we not only reached our matching goal for our Spring Into Summer campaign, we sur...
05/30/2026

Thank you! Because of your generosity, we not only reached our matching goal for our Spring Into Summer campaign, we surpassed it!

Together, our community raised $6,420, which was fully matched by the Make It Better Foundation to become more than $10,000 in support of the mission of Siena Retreat Center. Thank you for helping renew lives, deepen holistic spirituality, and sustain this sacred place for the future. 💙🙏

A few students from Gifford School created over 30 tie blankets to donate to us for as part of their 8th Grade Capstone ...
05/29/2026

A few students from Gifford School created over 30 tie blankets to donate to us for as part of their 8th Grade Capstone class. We are so grateful for their generosity and care. Congratulations to these students on their 8th grade graduation, and thank you for sharing your gifts in such a meaningful way! We’re happy to have these cozy blankets available for guests to choose from while on retreat.

“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths”–Etty Hillesum
05/28/2026

“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths”
–Etty Hillesum

05/27/2026

A season of gathering, reflection, creativity, and renewal awaits at Siena Retreat Center. From contemplative practice in nature to meaningful conversation, creative expression, and deep rest, there is space for you this summer to pause, listen, and be renewed.

Explore our summer retreat offerings at
https://www.sienaretreatcenter.org/retreats/

We had a wonderful time at the Oak Creek Farmer's Market this past weekend! Hopefully made lots of new friends for the c...
05/26/2026

We had a wonderful time at the Oak Creek Farmer's Market this past weekend! Hopefully made lots of new friends for the center and even met a couple familiar faces. We hope you had a restful Memorial Day weekend and look forward to seeing you on retreat soon.

New books in the Bookstore! Among the several new titles on our shelves are: "Rest is Sacred: Reclaiming Our Brilliance...
05/25/2026

New books in the Bookstore! Among the several new titles on our shelves are: "Rest is Sacred: Reclaiming Our Brilliance through the Practice of Stillness" by Octavia F. Raheem; "Breathing Room: Poems of Rest and Retreat" by James Crews; and "The Art of Danish Living" by Meik Wiking, the CEO of Happiness Research Institute. We invite you to browse the shelves this week Tuesday through Friday, 9-5, and Saturday, 9-12 noon. Walk-ins are welcome!

Wishing you a safe and happy Memorial Day! We will be closed tomorrow for the holiday and will reopen Tuesday, May 25.
05/24/2026

Wishing you a safe and happy Memorial Day! We will be closed tomorrow for the holiday and will reopen Tuesday, May 25.

Address

5637 Erie Street
Racine, WI
53402

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+12628982590

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