Why a Retreat?
To set aside important time for learning more about monastic life

To meet a community of men you may want to join

To experience a monk's day of prayer, work and recreation for yourself

To listen to God as the days speak to you of your place in the scheme of things

When is the Retreat?

The discernment retreat begins with supper on Thursday, July 8, and ends mid-afternoon on Monday, July 12, 2010.

How to Get Here?

By Plane: Fly to Fort Smith and we'll meet you there.

By Bus: Come into Fort Smith and we'll meet you.

Car: Drive to Subiaco Abbey, located on Highway 22 in Subiaco, Arkansas,

On Highway 22, 45 miles east of Fort Smith; 27 miles west of Russellville.

Plan to arrive by 3:00 P.M. Thursday, July 8. Or, meet us at St. Scholastica Monastery in Fort Smith by 5:00 P.M., where we'll have supper and open the retreat.

St. Scholastica Monastery is located at the intersection of Rogers Avenue (Highway 22) and Albert Pike in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Make Reservations Now. There is no charge for the Discernment Retreat and no obligation.