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 […]

Summer Picnic & Music: Steel Passion Band

June 20, 2026
Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center

Music on the Holy Mountain - Saturday, June 20th, 6 PM Pack a picnic and come to the mountain for a free summer concert. Steel Passion, the Steel Band of Christ Church San Marcos in Tarrytown will perform at St. Anthony Shrine.  Bench seating available. Be sure to visit St. Francis Chapel during this Jubilee […]

Broken, Beautiful and Beloved

June 26 - 28, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

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: The Beauty of Imperfections

With Tara DeLuca

June 27, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

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 […]

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 […]

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” Meals Breakfast: 7:30–9:00 AM Lunch: 12:00 PM Supper: 5:00 PM 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seniors Autumn Retreat: Stronger Together

With Franciscan Friars of the Atonement

October 6 - 9, 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, […]

Saints, Souls & Sacred Belonging

With Mary DeTurris Poust

October 30 - November 1, 2026
Holy Mountain Retreat Center

October 30 - November 1 Saints, Souls, and Sacred Belonging with Mary DeTurris Poust at Holy Mountain Retreat Center Saints, Souls, and Sacred Belonging A Weekend Retreat for Deep Rest, Reflection, and Renewal Step into a weekend shaped by the wisdom of the saints, the quiet courage of the soul, and the longing we all […]

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 […]

A Day of Centering Prayer

With Sister Peggy Murphy, O.P

November 7 - 21, 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.  

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. ____________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat […]

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. ____________________________________________________________________ Welcome to 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 […]

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. ____________________________________________________________________ Welcome to Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat […]