Matt Talbot #9
With Deacon Dan Giblin
September 18 - 20, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center, September 18 – 20, 2026
This Matt Talbot Men’s Retreat offers an opportunity for recovering alcoholics to seek a more substantial spiritual experience and enhance their sober way of life.
Participate in sessions led by experienced Retreat Masters focusing on spiritual growth and recovery.
Check in after 3 PM. Retreat begins with dinner at 5 PM in the main dining room on the 5th floor.
Private, single rooms. Two nights, five meals, Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast, $285.
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Welcome to Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center
Address for GPS: 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison (Philipstown), NY 10524
Enter Graymoor from Route 9, drive to the top of the mountain, and turn left into the large parking lot by the Welcome Center. Enter under the Graymoor sign and take the elevator to the Retreat Office (5th floor) to pick up your room key and back door code. First Aid and Lost & Found are also located there.
Meals: 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 5:00 PM
Dining Room (5th floor) — open all day for water, tea, juice, and ice.
Wi-Fi: No password required.
Assistance: Security: 845-803-6068 | Emergency: 911
Facilities & Amenities
- Private rooms, shared bathrooms. Please bring soap, towels, and toiletries (sheets provided)
- Trail of Glory Art Exhibit: 3rd floor
- Snack & soda machines; Café refrigerators: 4th floor
- Book & Gift Center (4th floor): Wed–Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 9 AM–3 PM
- Kitchenette, conference room & living room: 7th floor
- Labyrinth Prayer Walk: daily, next to Our Lady of Atonement Chapel
- “That Nothing Be Lost” Thrift Store: 16 Franciscan Way, Wed–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Departure Instructions
- Place sheets in a pillowcase outside your door (leave comforter in room)
- Turn off lights and fans
- Place trash outside your door
- Return dishes to dining room
- Bring water bottles and recyclables to the 7th-floor kitchenette
- Return keys to the basket outside the Retreat Office
Thank you for visiting the Holy Mountain!
About the Leader
Deacon Dan Giblin
Deacon Dan Giblin serves in the Outpatient Department by conducting Vocational Assessments. In addition, he leads the SJVC Grace & Gratitude AA meeting. This meeting is held weekly on Zoom and is limited to members of the clergy and religious, men and women. Deacon Dan is a Certified Recovery Specialist. He completed his Addiction Studies […]
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