Retreat Options

There are many places across the country offering sabbaticals and retreats for clergy. Here are a few:

Abba House of Prayer, Albany, N.Y.
This Roman Catholic retreat center is ecumenical when it comes to making arrangements for sabbaticals. Contact Elizabeth Hoye, RSCJ at 518.438.8320.

Holden Village, Chelan, Wash.
Though developed by Lutherans, this is an ecumenical center. Sabbatical arrangements may be made by writing to Program Coordinator, HCOO Stop 2, Holden Village, Chelan WA 98816. The rates are very reasonable.

Redondo Retreat Center, Jemez Springs, N.M.
For information, contact Sharon Palma.

Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, Carefree, Ariz.

Arrangements to spend up to four weeks sabbatical time at this Lutheran retreat center may be made by contacting Scott Haasarud at 480.488.5218.