Programs
The Personal Retreat
Create a self -guided retreat that suits your needs. The Personal Retreat at Holy Mountain Retreat Center offers a peaceful escape from the demands of everyday life. Take time for yourself in a serene environment designed for reflection and rest. There are many shrines, chapels, and 400 acres to explore. Meals are served at 8 […]
Give the Gift of a Retreat
Make a donation to sponsor a future guest for a weekend retreat. We will use your contribution to make sure everyone who needs to come to the Holy Mountain can. Please email Kacey@atonementfriars.org for more information Thank you!
Drop the Rock Recovery Retreat Day
With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P
10 AM - 2 PM, Saturday, February 7th, with lunch, $65, Men & Women are invited to continue their recovery journey at this Drop the Rock Workshop with Sister Peggy Murphy. Continue your healing journey in sobriety, feeling freer and clearer, by the grace of God. ************************************************ Welcome to Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat […]
Mass with the Friars & Valentine Lunch
With Sister Laura
Join us for Mass with the Friars on Friday, February 13, at 11:15 AM, followed by a talk from Sister Laura Morgan and lunch in the dining room of the Holy Mountain Retreat Center. Open to all, please join us for a time of fellowship, gratitude, and shared joy rooted in faith. Inspired by the […]
Conscious Contact: A 12 Step Retreat for People in Recovery
With Mary McQuaid and Ed McQuaid
February 13-15, 2026 Conscious Contact: A 12 Step Retreat for People in Recovery with Mary and Ed McQuaid. Men, women, individuals and couples welcome. Step 11 invites us to improve our conscious contact with a Higher Power through prayer and meditation. But what does that truly look like in the ebb and flow of daily […]
Lenten Journey Weekend for Women with Sr. Peggy
With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P
Friday, February 27th - March 1st Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524 $325 Come to the Holy Mountain for a meaningful weekend of prayer, reflection, and spiritual growth. Sr. Peggy Murphy, OP, will explore the depth of meaning in our Lenten practices. Women will receive a powerful blueprint for becoming […]
Dan Egan Men's NA Retreat
With Father Dennis Polanco
Holy Mountain Retreat Center, March 6 - 8 This Dan Egan Men's Retreat offers an opportunity for recovering addicts 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 […]
Presentation: The Original Image of Divine Mercy
Daniel DiSilva will give a free talk and presentation in Our Lady of Atonement Chapel on Sunday, March 8, after the 11 AM Mass. Daniel DiSilva is the founding director of The Original Divine Mercy Institute and is renowned internationally as the leading expert on Saint Faustina's Original Image of Divine Mercy. He has addressed […]
St. Patrick's Lunch with the Friars
12:15 PM - 2 PM on Sunday, March 15th, you're invited to a great Irish feast with the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement. Corned beef and cabbage, and great Irish entertainment too! Door prizes and raffles. 5th floor dining room of Holy Mountain Retreat Center. All reservations must be made online by March 11.
Celtic Spirituality
With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P and Fergal Foley
10 AM - 3 PM, Tuesday, March 17th, with lunch, $55. Celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick by stepping into the ancient spiritual wisdom of the Celts. Join us at Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center for a day of Celtic Spirituality with Sr. Peggy Murphy, as she explores the meaning and blessings behind the beloved […]
Easter Triduum Retreat on the Holy Mountain
With Franciscan Friars of the Atonement
Thursday, April 2 - Sunday, April 5 Individual Retreat / Couples Retreat / Family Retreat This weekend, designed for those seeking a special way to celebrate the Triduum, will start with supper on Holy Thursday and end with an Easter Breakfast. Our time will be filled with Holy Week liturgies, quiet time, and community-building. The […]
The Way of Joy; Weekend Retreat for Spring
With Martha Gallagher
Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12 What is joy? Ponder the question as you explore beauty, nature, and the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Uncover joy and a rich, uplifted, grounded state of being. The workshops offered will allow time for peace, discovery, and creation. This weekend retreat is for all […]
Spiritual Living in Motion
With Vivian Megias
Spiritual Living in Motion - April 10 - 12 at Holy Mountain Retreat Center Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast, $325.oo Private rooms. Al - Anon and AA members together - men and women - exploring life, health, and spirituality in motion. Vivian Megias invites you to join her on a journey of sharing and […]
A Taste of Silence: Contemplative Outreach of Westchester
With Father Carl J. Arico
Topic: A Taste of Silence Date: April 11, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm with lunch. Fr. Carl Arico will present favorite topics from his book, A Taste of Silence. This book is an accessible and clear resource that complements Fr. Thomas Keating’s work on Centering Prayer. It offers fresh insights into the spiritual […]
Women in Recovery Weekend
With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P
May 1-3, 2026 Our Lady of Atonement Retreat House THIS WEEKEND IS AT CAPACITY. PLEASE USE THE WAIT LIST. Take a break from the noise of everyday life and spend a meaningful weekend in the serene beauty of Garrison, New York. This retreat is designed for women on the path of recovery— from addiction —who […]
Matt Talbot 72 Celebrating 40 Years
With Phil A Barbetta
Holy Mountain Retreat Center, May 15 - 17 This Men's Retreat offers an opportunity for recovering alcoholics to seek a more substantial spiritual experience and enhance their sober way of life. Mat Talbot 72 is marking 40 years. Participate in sessions led by experienced Phil Barbetta focusing on spiritual growth and recovery. Check in after 3 […]
Music as a Spiritual Practice
With Martha Gallagher
Music as Spiritual Practice Weekend Retreat with Martha Gallagher May 22 - 24, 2026 During this contemplative retreat we explore music as spiritual practice, using several beautiful practices that, while seemingly simple are actually quite potent, enriching our time with and in our music. These practices come together to offer us the opportunity to connect […]
Matt Talbot #9
With Matt Talbot # 9
Holy Mountain Retreat Center, May 29-31, 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. ________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center Address […]
Broken, Beautiful and Beloved
June 26 - 28 at Holy Mountain Retreat Center A weekend retreat for anyone who is dealing with the stresses of daily life. Remember that you are always connected to God. Take time to heal, meditate, and pray. Mary Deturris Poust brings laughter and joy to every talk and helps create the conditions for us […]
The Society of Franciscan Deacons
Father James Puglisi, SA, welcomes The Society of Franciscan Deacons and their spouses for a weeklong retreat, Sunday dinner through Friday lunch here on the Holy Mountain. 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 […]
A River Flows Through
With Martha Gallagher
Friday, July 31 - Sunday, August 3 Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast. 5 meals, 2 nights. $325. With the vision of "a river flows through" in our lives, in the world, and in ourselves, we find the concept of flow. This summer retreat offers you time to engage with God in nature and learn to […]
Matt Talbot #9
With Deacon Dan Giblin
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 […]
HeartSongs: A Weekend of Singing Prayers
With Martha Gallagher
Friday, October 2 - Sunday, October 4. Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast, 2 nights and 5 meals; $325 Expand your spiritual practices and deepen your spiritual connections through chants, music, and songs. Quiet the mind and heal the body with heart songs, another way of praying. This beautiful and potent retreat will offer practices […]
Society of St. Lydia
The Society of St. Lydia hosts a weekend retreat for women at Our Lady of Atonement Retreat House. The weekend includes Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast, a private room, and access to all the chapels and shrines on the Holy Mountain. Guests should bring bath towels and all toiletries. This Sister's Gift Shop is just […]
Unknown Knowing: A Women’s 12 Step Retreat for Deepening Spiritual Connection
With Mary McQuaid
November 13-15, 2026 Unknown Knowing: A Women’s 12 Step Retreat for Deepening Spiritual Connection There’s a place within each of us that knows—a quiet, steady presence beneath the noise of fear, control, and self-will. But how often do we dismiss that inner voice because we can’t explain it? Unknown Knowing is a retreat for women […]
Christmas on the Holy Mountain
With Franciscan Friars of the Atonement
December 23 - 25 Wednesday dinner through Friday breakfast. Individuals, couples, families. All those looking for a meaningful preparation for Christmas are welcome! The Retreat is two nights and 3 days.
New Year's on the Holy Mountain
Individuals, couples, families. Everyone looking for a self-guided, peaceful, and meaningful start to the New Year is welcome. The retreat includes Wednesday dinner through Friday breakfast. The chapels will be open for your private time of reflection.























