Valentine Vow Renewal for Married Couples
With Father Tyson Wood
February 12 - 13, 2027
Father Tyson Wood invites all married couples to renew their vows in a special retreat day here on the Holy Mountain.
10 AM – 3 PM, Celebrate love and faith at our Valentine Vow Renewal Retreat on February 13th. This one‑day retreat invites couples to pause, reconnect, and renew the vows that first united them in Christ. Through prayer, reflection, and shared conversation, couples will rediscover the grace of their sacrament and the joy of choosing each other every day. All married couples are welcome to join this beautiful celebration of love. Lunch at 12 PM, mass at 2 PM
Join us for the day on Saturday or come Friday afternoon to settle in and spend the night.
Here’s more information to prepare for your visit:
ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center
40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524
Drive to the top of the mountain, turn left into the parking lot, and enter under the Graymoor sign. Guests park only in the front lot.
Check-In: 3:00 PM. Check-Out/Rooms Cleared: 10:00 AM
- Take the first elevator to the 5th Floor.
- Check in at the Retreat Office.
- Use the second elevator to access guest rooms on floors 6-8.
Guest Rooms
- Private rooms, or double by request
- Bathrooms located across the hall
- 5th-floor access code posted outside the Retreat Office
Please Bring / Note
- Bath towel(s)
- Personal toiletries
- Bathrobes must be worn in halls
- Proper attire – no pajamas in the dining room.
Helpful Information
- Wi-Fi: No password required
- Assistance/Security: 845-803-6068 (Rooms, AC, Smoke Alarms, Lost Key)
- Emergency: 911
- Snack Machine: 4th floor
Meals are served promptly in the Dining Room on 5th Floor
- Breakfast: 8:00 AM
- Lunch: 12:00 PM
- Dinner: 5:00 PM
Departure Instructions
- Leave sheets and towels (inside a pillowcase) outside your door
- Place trash can outside your door
- Turn off lights, fans, and air conditioning
- Return dishes to the dining room
- Return room key to the basket outside the Retreat Office
Please Protect Our Pipes
Flush toilet paper only. “Flushable” wipes cause damage and flooding.
While You’re Here
- Trail of Glory Art Exhibit (3rd Floor)
- Book & Gift Center (4th Floor) Wed. -Sun.
- Thrift Store (16 Franciscan Way) Wed. – Sun.
- Labyrinth Prayer Walk
- That Nothing Be Lost Thrift Store (16 Franciscan Way) Wed. – Sun
Dear Guests,
This retreat house is home to the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement.
Please always be mindful and respectful, maintaining quiet in
guest rooms and hallways.
Outside chapels close at dusk.
If you arrive after hours or need assistance with your room or meeting space, call Security/Maintenance at 845-803-6068
Kacey
845-690-1104
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center
40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524
Our Lady of the Atonement Retreat House
41 Old Highland Turnpike, Garrison, NY 10524
About the Leader
Father Tyson Wood
Fr. Tyson Wood Fr. Tyson Wood, a former Lutheran minister, has transitioned to a Catholic priest and is currently serving as a Tertiary of the Franciscan Friar of the Atonement and an Army Chaplain. Father Tyson works closely with the VA Hospital in Montrose, NY. His journey from a Lutheran father to becoming a Catholic priest is detailed in the documentary "Fr. Tyson Wood: Former Lutheran Minister," which explores his conversion and the challenges he faced during his military service. The documentary, on The Coming Home Network, provides insights into his experiences as an army chaplain in Iraq and his dedication to serving the armed service members.
Learn more about Father Tyson Wood