St. Francis Retreat -San Juan Bautista, CA

04/10/2026

St. Francis Retreat is blooming in Easter joy. 🌸 We hope you feel it too! Sharing the beauty of this season with you.

04/08/2026

03/28/2026

Join us this Good Friday - a sacred time of simplicity, humility, and reflection. Together, let us walk the path of Christ with hearts open to solemnity, peace, compassion.

Join us Friday, April 3rd.

03/20/2026

Springtime’s soft promise. Quietly, new life stirs in every corner of creation. 🌸

02/23/2026

“Lord, help me to live this day quietly, peacefully;
to lean upon Thy great strength trustfully, restfully;
to wait for the unfolding of Thy will patiently, serenely;
to meet others peacefully, joyously;
to face tomorrow confidently, courageously.
Amen.” - St. Francis of Assisi

02/15/2026

Join us this Ash Wednesday as we begin the sacred season of Lent together.

Come for prayer, reflection, and the gentle invitation to renew your heart. “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return”.

Lunch will be available following Mass for those who choose not to fast.

All are welcome.

02/02/2026

"Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible."- St. Francis of Assisi

At St. Francis Retreat, we are holding space for you.

01/24/2026

If this retreat has been on your heart, we’d love for you to join us—please don’t wait. There are only 8 overnight rooms available! We have plenty of space for those who wish to commute.

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Winter Recovery Retreat. Space is filling up quickly, so don't delay on signing up!
https://www.stfrancisretreat.com/event-details/winter-recovery-retreat-prayer-and-meditation

12/15/2025

Don’t miss out on our Men’s Retreat—a meaningful chance to fellowship, reflect, and renew.

Join us as Fr. Albert Haase, OFM explores real spiritual challenges we all face: living in the present moment, forgiveness, spiritual darkness, discerning God’s will, and even resisting it. Be reminded of the good news—God’s grace is always present, even in the struggle.

Come be encouraged. Come journey together.
https://www.stfrancisretreat.com/event-details/77th-annual-mens-retreat-challenges-in-the-spiritual-life

10/19/2025

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Winter Recovery Retreat. Space is filling up quickly, so don't delay on signing up!
https://www.stfrancisretreat.com/event-details/winter-recovery-retreat-prayer-and-meditation

10/12/2025

We are excited to announce the presenter for our 77th Annual Men's Retreat! Fr. Albert Haase, OFM has a moving retreat planned regarding the "Challenges in Spiritual Life" and the availability of God's grace.
To register or find out more information:

Join us for a unforgettable weekend of Faith and Fellowship at St. Francis Retreat Center as we share in a weekend together. Price includes meals and all other amenities.