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 […]

Tetelestai

With Brother Sajith

Flexible Dates

🌿 TETELESTAI – A 3-Day Healing & Deliverance Retreat with Brother Sajith! 🌿 Experience God’s Grace, Healing & Renewal 📅 April 24–26, 2026 🕊️ Friday, Saturday & Sunday 📍 Chapel of Our Lady of the Atonement Graymoor – The Holy Mountain 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524 🕐 Schedule: Friday, April 24 – 5 PM – 8 PM Saturday, April 25 – 9 […]

Day of Reconciliation

March 30, 2026

On Monday, March 30th, from 9 AM - 6 PM, the Franciscan Friars will hear confessions in preparation for Holy Week. Come to the Pius X building at the top of the mountain, 40 Franciscan Way. Garrison, NY 10524 No appointment necessary.

Easter Triduum Retreat on the Holy Mountain

With Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

April 2 - 5, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

The Non-Violent Jesus presented by Father Elias D. Mallon 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 […]

Matt Talbot #101

With Matt Talbot

April 10 - 12, 2026
Our Lady of Atonement Retreat House

We look forward to welcoming you to Our Lady of Atonement Retreat House. Address: 41 Old Highland Turnpike, Garrison (Philipstown), NY 10524 (first building on the left). Check-in: After lunch Friday | Check-out: Noon Sunday. Meals: Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast; served promptly at 8 AM, 12 PM, and 5 PM. Mass: Sunday at 9 […]

The Way of Joy; Weekend Retreat for Spring

With Martha Gallagher

April 10 - 12, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

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 […]

Stillness & Motion: Spiritual Living

With Vivian Megias

April 10 - 12, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Stillness & Motion: Spiritual Living- 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 and in stillness. Vivian Megias invites you to join her on a journey of […]

A Taste of Silence: Contemplative Outreach of Westchester

With Father Carl J. Arico

April 11, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

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 […]

Sorelle Molinelli: Religious Music Concert, Free!

April 21, 2026

Sorelle Molinelli: A Concert of Religious Music Free, Tuesday April 21 at 6 PM, Cardinal Spellman Library, 5th floor of Pius X Building. All are welcome to Cardinal Spellman Library for a free concert of religioius music. Mezzo-soprano Manuela Molinelli joins our own Regina Molinelli, whom you will recognize as part of Graymoor's Sunday music […]

Women in Recovery Weekend

With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P

May 1 - 3, 2026
Our Lady of Atonement Retreat House

May 1-3, 2026 Our Lady of Atonement Retreat House. FULL HOUSE - FULL 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 are ready to nourish […]

Walk as One on World Labyrinth Day

May 2, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

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 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 the […]

Brave New Church: Artificial Intelligence, Faith and The Future of Christian Life

With Sister Ilia Delio

May 8 - 9, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

May 8 - 9 The Friars of the Atonement present a seminar for all ages: Brave New Church: Artificial Intelligence, Faith, and the Future of Christian Life Ilia Delio is a Franciscan Sister in Washington, D.C., a theologian, author, and professor.  She holds the Josephine C. Connelly Endowed Chair of Theology at Villanova University. Sister […]

Emotional Sobriety: A 12 Step Retreat Day

With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P

May 9, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

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 […]

Sewing for Good

May 9, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

Sewing for Good The Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Sewing Guild invites all sewing enthusiasts to the Holy Mountain on Saturday, May 9. Bring your sewing machine and any cotton fabric you have. We'll gather for a Sewing Day Retreat to make fabric makeup bags, tote bags, and shopping bags, which will be donated […]

The Siren’s Call: A writers’ retreat to explore the interplay between creativity and stillness 

May 15 - 17, 2026
Our Lady of Atonement Retreat House

The Siren’s Call: A writer’s retreat to explore the interplay between creativity and stillness. May 15 - 17, 2026 Our Lady of the Atonement Retreat House, Garrison, NY $305 per person The practice of writing is as much the practice of listening to the current of silence, just as a poem is as much the […]

Matt Talbot 72 Celebrating 40 Years

With Phil A Barbetta

May 15 - 17, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

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 […]

Mary, Our Sister

With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P

May 16, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

May 16, 10 AM - 2 PM Mary, Our Sister An uplifting day of greater understanding. There is no contradiction in calling Mary both our sister and our mother. The titles are given to Our Lady from different points of view. She is our sister because she is a member of the human family; she […]

Seniors Spring Retreat: Stronger Together

With Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

May 19 - 22, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

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, […]

Music as a Spiritual Practice

With Martha Gallagher

May 22 - 24, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

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

May 29 - 31, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

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 […]

Slogans: Tools for Sobriety / Matt Talbot Anniversary

With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P

June 6, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

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

Women in Recovery Weekend

With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P

June 12 - 14, 2026
Our Lady of Atonement Retreat House

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 […]

If Your House is in Order

With Deacon Dan Giblin

June 19 - 21, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Holy Mountain Retreat Center, June 19 - 21 This weekend retreat offers all men and women in 12-step recovery an opportunity to deepen their spiritual experience and enhance their sober way of life.   Check in after 3 PM. Retreat begins with dinner at 5 PM in the main dining room on the 5th floor. Private, […]

Broken, Beautiful and Beloved

June 26 - 28, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

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 […]

Kintsugi: The Beauty of Imperfections

With Tara DeLuca

June 27, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Kintsugi Workshop: June 27 at Holy Mountain Retreat CenterFrom Hudson Valley Kintsugi: "Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. If a bowl is broken, rather than discarding the pieces, the fragments are put back and the cracks are adorned with gold. There are no attempts to hide the damage, instead, it is highlighted. […]

Pope Leo's Message for America: Live Watch Party at Graymoor

July 3, 2026

Join Father Jim Gardiner for a live watch party of Pope Leo's message for America as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation. Time to be announced. This event will be held in the Cardinal Spellman Library, on the 5th floor of the Pius X building at Graymoor.

Deacons Retreat at Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

With Father James Puglisi

July 19 - 24, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

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 […]

A River Flows Through

With Martha Gallagher

July 31 - August 2, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

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

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 […]

Lexio 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 […]

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 […]

Society of St. Lydia

October 30 - November 1, 2026
Our Lady of Atonement Retreat House

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 […]

A Day of Centering Prayer

With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P

November 7, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

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. […]

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

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.  

New Year's on the Holy Mountain

December 30, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Holy Mountain Retreats

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.

Receptive Ecumenism Conference

June 1 - 4, 2027
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

This conference will explore the ecumenical impact of Receptive Ecumenism and its potential to shape the various imaginaries within the churches. Receptive Ecumenism, which has been described as a fresh way of engaging in the work of Christian unity, invites Christian communions to consider not what they can teach others, but what they might learn […]