Deepen Your Faith: A Truly Catholic Retreat Experience
Encounter the Lord in the richness of Sacred Scripture and the Sacraments as you seek to answer the universal call to holiness
Encounter the Lord in the richness of Sacred Scripture and the Sacraments as you seek to answer the universal call to holiness
“Come away by yourselves… and rest awhile.” Mark 6:31
Jesus invited his disciples to spend some time away with him in prayer. At the Augustine Institute, we are committed to helping Catholics understand, live, and share their faith.
Our 284 acre campus and first-rate facilities offer retreatants a beautiful setting to cultivate the important element of the Christian life of discipleship—time with the Lord in retreat and respite. Augustine Institute retreats provide you with an opportunity to step away from the busyness of daily life to spend time with our Lord in prayer, fellowship, and learning. We invite you to explore our available retreats and mornings of recollection below and allow yourself the chance to learn from experienced teachers of the faith, participate in the Holy Mass, and meet others who are also striving for Heaven.
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Explore the transformative power of the Holy Spirit especially revealed at Pentecost and deepen your understanding of the Spirit’s mysterious and active presence in our daily lives.
Join us for prayer and reflection on the importance of leisure and its connection to culture. Along with receiving insights into how rest can be a source of renewal, you will discover the spiritual significance of keeping Sunday as a day of rest given to us by the Lord.
Join us at the Augustine Institute campus this summer for Dwelling in the Word: An Amen Retreat. Together, we will reflect on the practice of reading Sacred Scripture in prayer, otherwise known as lectio divina. This retreat, led by our Graduate School of Theology professors, will coverthe four steps of lectio divina: read, meditate, pray, and contemplate.
This year the Church celebrates a Jubilee of Hope. Hope as a word is often misunderstood to be optimism. In fact, it is so much more than that. It is a theological virtue given to us at baptism and is a key to help us navigate our Christian lives as we look forward to the promise of heaven.
We know more about David in the Old Testament than any other person. Not only do we have the historical stories given to us in the bible but the psalms he wrote provide us with insight into what he was thinking in his heart. If we learn more about David, we’ll learn more about Jesus.
On the feast day of St. Francis, this Morning of Recollection will reflect on his powerful call from the Lord to “rebuild the Church”. Through his deep Marian devotion and radical commitment to living out the Gospel precepts, St. Francis’s witness is an invitation for renewal in our own lives.
Join us on this solemn feast of All Saints as we reflect on the universal call to holiness in our lives. This morning will focus on the richness of the Communion of Saints and offer practical insights on how to pray like a saint, deepening our connection to those who have gone before us in faith.
Advent is a season of preparation and hopeful anticipation, where Catholics reflect on the coming of Christ both in the Nativity and in His eventual second coming. The figures of John the Baptist and Mary give us models of how to wait and to pray in this liturgical season.
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We understand that plans may change. Our cancellation policy is designed to provide flexibility while supporting the planning and hospitality for each event.
To request a cancellation or transfer, please email us at ai_hosted_events@augustineinstitute.org.
We understand that life happens and plans can change. Our policy is designed to provide flexibility while supporting the planning and hospitality involved in each retreat.
Our address is 16805 New Halls Ferry Rd, Florissant, MO 63034.
Register for Augustine Institute events from the Retreats landing page. Click on the event you wish to attend and proceed to the registration tab.
Openness to learning about the Catholic faith and being transformed by the Lord are essential.
Our overnight retreats are open to individuals 18 and older. Please note that all attendees must meet this age requirement for Event Center events.
Children are not permitted on campus for events or overnight stays. Exception for breastfeeding infants: breastfeeding infants are allowed at events. Mothers must notify the Event Center in advance, preferably at registration, but no later than 7 days before the event.
Our Event Center is large, with connected indoor spaces that may require walking between sessions and venues. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. If you have mobility concerns or require accommodation, please let us know in advance — we’re happy to assist.
Yes, overnight stays are an essential part of the retreat experience. All participants are expected to stay on campus to fully enter the retreat’s rhythm of reflection, prayer, and community without outside interruptions.
Our rooms are available for single occupancy or double occupancy for married couples only. Individuals who are not married are expected to stay in separate rooms. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis, such as for family members (for example, a mother and daughter), with prior approval. Please contact our team via e-mail (AI_Hosted_Events@augustineinstitute.org) in advance to discuss any special requests.
The Event Center guest rooms resemble a well-appointed hotel room, each featuring one queen bed, private bathroom, chair, and desk.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late arrivals and late departures are available upon request but are subject to availability.
The nearest airport is Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL), located approximately 11 miles from the Augustine Institute and a 20 to 30-minute ride to the Event Center.
No, we do not provide airport transportation. Guests can use taxis, rideshare services (Uber, Lyft), or rental car services available at the airport.
Yes. Our Event Center is ADA-compliant and accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you anticipate needing specific accommodations, we encourage you to contact the Event Center (Phone number: (314) 557-0847/Email: fd.reservations@augustineinstitute.org) at least 5 days before your arrival so we can best support your experience.
Yes, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), service animals are welcome on our campus. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Emotional support animals, therapy animals, or pets are not permitted.
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Each Daily Reflection is a short video that features Dr. Tim Gray commenting on the daily Mass readings, explaining the Scriptures, and providing you with concrete ideas on how to apply them to your life. Dive deeper into the joys and mysteries of Sacred Scripture with Dr. Gray and enjoy the richness of the liturgical seasons as never before.
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Pope St. John Paul II
Visit to St. Louis, January 26, 1999
