Programs

Wednesdays from 10:30 - 11:30 AM - 4th floor Lounge & Music Room -  Sessions are free - all are welcome! 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY.  Enter under "Graymoor" sign, take elevator to 4th floor, two lefts out of the elevator  down long hall to Cafe and Lounge Music room. Experience the transformative power of […]

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 […]

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, […]

FEED MY SHEEP – A Catholic Men’s Conference  10 AM - 3 PM - Walk-ins welcome! Saturday, November 14, 2026 Franciscan Friars of the Atonement - 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524 The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement and the Tertiary Brothers invite men of all ages to join us for a special day of […]

November 21, 10 AM - 2 PM A one-day workshop on Centering Prayer with Sr. Peggy (Spend the day and stay for the night!) 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 […]

  Women in Recovery Fall Weekend AA · Al-Anon · Adult Children of Alcoholics Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29 Our Lady of the Atonement Retreat House Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast · $325 Come to the Holy Mountain for a meaningful weekend of healing, reflection, and spiritual growth. Through group sessions and quiet […]

Christmas Crafts, Shopping & Lunch at Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center. 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524 Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM – 3 PM - top of the mountain. Holy Mountain Retreat Center 5th floor. Join us for a festive weekend of Christmas crafts and vendor shopping, with cocoa, tea, and cookies. A buffet […]

As Advent begins, all men and women are invited to a special Advent Retreat Day on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with Father Tyson Wood.  Our theme, “Perfectly Yourself,” encourages us to embrace the unique way God calls each of us to holiness - as discussed in Matthew Kelly's book of the same name. The retreat […]

Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center 10 AM - 2 PM with lunch included. With Linda Puoplo & Sr. Pat Sheridan This one-day workshop offers an opportunity to step away in retreat, look inward and explore your grief journey through prayer, sharing, reflection and creativity. All are welcome, wherever you are […]

From Greccio to Graymoor: A Crèche Open House in two locations: Top of the mountain: 5th floor Holy Mountain Retreat Center, 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524 Bottom of the mountain: Our Lady of the Atonement Retreat House, 41 Old Highland Turnpike, Garrison, NY 10524 On Christmas Eve in 1223, in a cave outside the […]

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 […]

Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center, December 18 Noon - 3 PM A Holiday Gathering for Women Veterans The Barbara Giordano Foundation welcomes women veterans to Holy Mountain Retreat Center for a day of peace, joy, and holiday cheer. Gather with your fellow sisters in service for a delicious meal, warm conversation, and the beautiful mountain […]

On Sunday, December 20, spend a day with a Franciscan Friar in joyful anticipation - Open to all - 9 AM Mass at St. Francis Convent 10 AM Coffee and Pastry in Our Lady of the Atonement Retreat House 10:45 AM Program 12 PM Lunch 1 PM Movie and discussion; Babette's Feast    

An Advent Concert with Daisy Jopling Sunday, December 20 · 4 PM · Holy Mountain Retreat Center World-class violinist Daisy Jopling and friends bring her moving Advent Concert to the Spellman Library at Holy Mountain Retreat Center. Doors open at 3 PM for refreshments, fellowship, and a viewing of the crèches. Join the Friars and […]

December 23 - 25, 2026 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 with special prayer services. ARRIVAL INFORMATION Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524 Drive to the top of the […]

Check back for details on how you can visit the Monks and Friars! The Sera Jey Lawa Khangtsen World Peace Tour is features six Tibetan Buddhist Monks from Sera Jey Lawa Khangsten Monastry in India Sponsor: Organized by the Lion's Roar Dharma Center in Sacramento, California. Leadership: Led by Venerable Tashi Lama (elected to lead […]

The Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Atonement along with the Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute invite you to observe the 2027 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18 - 25 Theme:"Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom" (Luke 12:32). Check back for […]

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 […]

February 5 - 7 -  A Stepping Stones Weekend. Vivian Megias leads a weekend retreat for members of any 12-step group, including 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 Stepping Stones on Saturday for a 1 PM […]

Friends of the Friars Concert: St. Cecilia’s Choir Sunday, February 7 · 3 PM · Spellman Library, Holy Mountain Retreat Center, Garrison Free and open to all Come in from the February chill for an afternoon of music that warms from the inside out. The St. Cecilia’s Choir of Holy Trinity Parish in Hudson, directed […]

Father Tyson Wood invites all married couples to renew their vows in a special retreat day here on the Holy Mountain. 10 AM - 3 PM, Celebrate love and faith at our Valentine Vow Renewal Retreat on February 13th. This one‑day retreat invites couples to pause, reconnect, and renew the vows that first united them […]

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 […]

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 […]

Saturday, May 22 at Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center A day or prayer, meditation and reflection. 9:30 AM - 3 PM with lunch included. Open to all. No experience necessary. Contemplative Outreach of Westchester is a local, interdenominational chapter of Contemplative Outreach, Ltd.  It supports the practice of Centering Prayer, Lectio Divina, and the Welcoming […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]