Programs

The Personal Retreat

Flexible Dates
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

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 […]

Music Therapy for People with Dementia and Care Partners

September 2, 2026

Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 AM - 4th floor Lounge & Music Room   Sessions are free, but registration is strongly encouraged.   Experience the transformative power of music with renowned music therapist Dr. Concetta Tomaino in a special program created for people living with dementia and their care partners. Through familiar songs, rhythm, movement, and joyful […]

Music Therapy for People with Dementia and Care Partners

With Dr. Concetta Tomaino

September 9, 2026

Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 AM - 4th floor Lounge & Music Room   Sessions are free, but registration is strongly encouraged.   Experience the transformative power of music with renowned music therapist Dr. Concetta Tomaino in a special program created for people living with dementia and their care partners. Through familiar songs, rhythm, movement, and joyful […]

Matt Talbot 102 - Men's Retreat

September 11 - 13, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

Matt Talbot 102 Sept, 11 - 13, 2026 Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast, private rooms $325 We look forward to welcoming your group on Friday, September 11th after 3 PM Dinner will be in the dining room at 5 PM You'll be meeting in the 4th floor Cafe and Lounge and have access to all […]

Marked By Love: St. Francis and the Mystery of the Cross

With Father James Puglisi

September 14 - 17, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Father James Puglisi presents the  Franciscan Jubilee Triduum Retreat September 14–17, 2026 “MARKED BY LOVE: FRANCIS AND THE MYSTERY OF THE CROSS” DAY 1 — MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Theme: The Cross as the Tree of Life 3:00–4:00 PM Arrival, Registration, Quiet Settling In 4:15 PM Welcome & […]

Music Therapy for People with Dementia and Care Partners

With Dr. Concetta Tomaino

September 16, 2026

Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 AM - 4th floor Lounge & Music Room   Sessions are free, but registration is strongly encouraged.   Experience the transformative power of music with renowned music therapist Dr. Concetta Tomaino in a special program created for people living with dementia and their care partners. Through familiar songs, rhythm, movement, and joyful […]

Matt Talbot #9

With Deacon Dan Giblin

September 18 - 20, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

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 […]

Lectio Divina

With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P

September 19, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

10 AM - 2 PM on Saturday, September 19 Lectio Divina Sr. Peggy Murphy invites all men and women looking to deepen their faith to this one-day workshop. Traditionally, Lectio Divina has four separate steps: read, meditate, pray, and contemplate. First, a passage of Scripture is read, then its meaning is reflected upon. This is followed […]

In Celebration of St. Padre Pio

September 20, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

Sunday, September 20, 2026 Our Lady of the Atonement Chapel  40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524 Join the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement for Sunday Mass at 11 AM After Mass, enjoy free coffee and cannoli.  

Music Therapy for People with Dementia and Care Partners

With Dr. Concetta Tomaino

September 23, 2026

Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 AM - 4th floor Lounge & Music Room   Sessions are free, but registration is strongly encouraged.   Experience the transformative power of music with renowned music therapist Dr. Concetta Tomaino in a special program created for people living with dementia and their care partners. Through familiar songs, rhythm, movement, and joyful […]

Music Therapy for People with Dementia and Care Partners

With Dr. Concetta Tomaino

September 30, 2026

Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 AM - 4th floor Lounge & Music Room   Sessions are free, but registration is strongly encouraged.   Experience the transformative power of music with renowned music therapist Dr. Concetta Tomaino in a special program created for people living with dementia and their care partners. Through familiar songs, rhythm, movement, and joyful […]

HeartSongs: A Weekend of Singing Prayers

With Martha Gallagher

October 2 - 4, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

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 […]

Mass & Lunch - In Celebration of St. Francis of Assisi

October 4, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

Sunday, October 4 2026 Our Lady of the Atonement Chapel  40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524 Join the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement for Sunday Mass at 11 AM After Mass, enjoy lunch with the Friars in the 5th-floor dining room of Holy Mountain Retreat Center.

Seniors Autumn Retreat: Stronger Together

With Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

October 6 - 9, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Seniors Retreat: Stronger Together: Family, Community, Connection. Men, women, individuals, and couples welcome. The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement invite you to spend time on the Holy Mountain in this three-night retreat. Together, we will explore the theme Stronger Together: Family, Community, Connection. Join in daily 11:15 AM Mass. There will be guest speakers on […]

Year of St. Francis Pilgrimage to Rome & Assisi

November 1 - 10, 2026

Fr. James Puglisi, SA & Paolo Salamone Rome & Assisi Pilgrimage Click on the link above to join Fr. Jim Puglisi, SA, on the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. This pilgrimage is designed as a prayerful, contemplative journey. ateam@206tours.com 800-206-08676 $5124 per person, flying from JFK. Fr. James Puglisi, SA […]

Unknown Knowing: A Women’s 12 Step Retreat for Deepening Spiritual Connection

With Mary McQuaid

November 13 - 15, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

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 […]

Spiritual Practices of World Religions

With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P

November 13 - 15, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

November 13 - 15 Spiritual Practices of World Religions Men and women of all faiths and walks of life will enjoy learning the Spiritual Practices of World Religions. This is a lively, spirited weekend of understanding. Friday, dinner through Sunday breakfast. Rooms are private.   ARRIVAL INFORMATION Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center 40 Franciscan Way, […]

A Day of Centering Prayer

With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P

November 21, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

November 21, 10 AM - 2 PM A one-day workshop on Centering Prayer with Sr. Peggy For over forty years now, the following four guidelines have successfully introduced tens of thousands of people worldwide to Centering Prayer: Choose a sacred word as the symbol of your intention to consent to God’s presence and action within. […]

Christmas Crafts Weekend on the Holy Mountain

November 28 - 29, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM - 3 PM, enjoy Christmas Crafts, Shopping and Lunch at Holy Mountain Retreat Center, 5th floor.  Cocoa, tea and cookies available. Spend the night and enjoy meals too, while you explore the Holy Mountain - or come for the day! Sunday Mass is 11 AM at Our Lady of the […]

Let There Be Light: Joyfully Preparing the Way for Christ at Christmas

With Deacon Greg Kandra 

December 11 - 12, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Friday, December 11 - Saturday, December 12.  An inspirational and hope-filled two-day retreat that can lift up our hearts for the seasons of Advent and Christmas - with Emmy-award-winning writer and journalist Deacon Greg Kandra of the Deacon's Bench. Check in after 1 PM. Your retreat begins with Friday dinner at 5 PM and concludes […]

Christmas on the Holy Mountain

With Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

December 23 - 25, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

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.   ARRIVAL INFORMATION Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524 Drive to the top of the mountain, turn left into […]

Matt Talbot #9: New Year Retreat

With Matt Talbot # 9

January 22 - 24, 2027
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Holy Mountain Retreat Center, January 22 - 24, 2027 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.   ARRIVAL INFORMATION Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat […]

Stepping Stones Retreat at Holy Mountain

With Vivian Megias

February 5 - 7, 2027
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

February 5 - 7 -  A Stepping Stones Weekend. Vivian Megias leads a weekend retreat for members of any 12 step group which includes a trip to Stepping Stones, the home of Bill and Lois Wilson, the founders of AA and Al-Anon in Katonah, NY. Guests will carpool to the home on Saturday for a […]

Dan Egan's NA Retreat for Men & Women

With Father Dennis Polanco

March 5 - 7, 2027
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Holy Mountain Retreat Center, March 5 - 7 Men, Women, Couples, Singles. This Dan Egan Retreat offers recovering men and women an opportunity 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 […]

Matt Talbot #9: Spring Retreat

With Matt Talbot # 9

May 21 - 23, 2027
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Holy Mountain Retreat Center, May 21 - 23, 2027 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.   ARRIVAL INFORMATION Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat […]

Sixth International Receptive Ecumenism Conference

June 1 - 4, 2027
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Sixth International Receptive Ecumenism Conference June 1 - 4, 2027 at Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center at Graymoor in Garrison, NY. Receptive Ecumenism has been described as a fresh new way of engaging the ministry of Christian unity. Adding to the existing work of theological dialogue and partnership, Receptive Ecumenism invites churches to consider which areas […]

St. Anthony Weekend Retreat

June 11 - 13, 2027
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

June 11 - 13 at Holy Mountain Retreat Center ✨ St. Anthony Retreat Weekend — Overview A peace‑filled weekend of prayer, confession, holy mass, nature, and fellowship, held at the Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center, 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY. 10524 Mass will be celebrated in English, Italian, and French Creole, with time for quiet […]

Dan Egan's NA Retreat for Men

With Father Dennis Polanco

September 17 - 19, 2027
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Holy Mountain Retreat Center, March September 17 - 19. This Dan Egan Retreat offers men in recovery an opportunity 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 […]

Matt Talbot #9: Fall Retreat

With Matt Talbot # 9

September 24 - 26, 2027
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Holy Mountain Retreat Center, May 21 - 23, 2027 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.   ARRIVAL INFORMATION Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat […]