Programs

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 […]

Every year on the first Saturday in May, thousands of people around the globe participate in World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for world peace and a celebration of the labyrinth experience. Many “Walk as One at 1” local time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to […]

May 8 - 9, 2026 The Friars of the Atonement present a seminar for all ages: Brave New Church: Artificial Intelligence, Faith, and the Future of Christian Life Join theologian Ilia Delio to explore how evolutionary theology and ecumenical witness can inform ethical engagement with AI and the emerging post-human questions. The program includes a […]

May 9, 10 AM - 2 PM Sr. Peggy Murphy offers a one-day workshop on Emotional Sobriety.  Emotional sobriety is an aspect of addiction recovery that focuses on regulating feelings and learning to face challenges without the use of substances. Developing emotional sobriety can support recovery, relationships, and mental health by improving coping and communication […]

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 […]

May 16 | 10 AM – 2 PM Mary, Our Sister Discover Mary in a way that feels personal, powerful, and alive. Join us for an inspiring day that opens a fresh window into who Mary is—and what she means for us today. How can she be both our sister and our mother? Together, we’ll […]

The Vatican and Women Deacons, by Phyllis Zagano Meet the author and enjoy the conversation with refreshments, May 16 at 2 PM, Spellman Library, Graymoor Congratulations to Phyllis Zagano on the publication of her new book, The Vatican and Women Deacons (Orbis Books, May 2026). This thoughtful and timely work invites you into one of […]

Music as Spiritual Practice Weekend Retreat with Martha Gallagher May 22 - 24, 2026 During this refreshing, contemplative retreat we explore music as spiritual practice. Whether we are playing, singing, practicing, listening, learning, creating or performing, we can transform our engagement with our music into a deep and rich spiritual practice. This retreat is for […]

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 […]

10 AM - 2 PM on Saturday, June 6 Slogans: Tools for Sobriety is a one-day workshop with Sr. Peggy Murphy to deepen your sobriety. An uplifting experience, this workshop will also mark the 101st anniversary of Matt Talbot's passing. Lunch is included. ___________ GPS 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524

June 12 - 14 Our Lady of Atonement Retreat House   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 are ready to nourish their mind, body, and […]

Holy Mountain Retreat Center, June 19 - 21 Deacon Dan Giblin leads a lively and spiritual weekend for all men and women in recovery. June 19- 21. If Your House is in Order It's simple, but it's not easy. It’s a discipline of self-honesty over control of others! The 10th Step reminds us to focus […]

June 26 - 28 at Holy Mountain Retreat Center Graymoor: June 26-28, 2026 Broken, Beautiful, and Beloved: Learning to See Ourselves Through God’s Eyes So often we imagine that in order to be loved we must become better, different, perfect. But what if the things we think need to be “fixed” in order to make […]

Kintsugi Workshop: June 27 at Holy Mountain Retreat Center From Hudson Valley Kintsugi: (This workshop is being offered as a stand-alone program but also as part of the weekend retreat Broken, Beautiful, and Beloved) "Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. If a bowl is broken, rather than discarding the pieces, the fragments […]

Father James Puglisi, SA, welcomes The Society of Franciscan Deacons, and all Deacons and their spouses for a weeklong retreat, Sunday dinner through Friday lunch, here on the Holy Mountain. Sunday dinner, through Friday lunch. Private rooms. Workshops, meditations. Welcome to Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center Address for GPS: 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison (Philipstown), NY […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

May 19 - 22 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 , discussions, […]

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 […]

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 […]

November 7, 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. […]

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 […]

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. ______________________________ GPS 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524  ___________________________ Welcome to […]

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.  

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]