Description And Use

Meeting Rooms and Gathering Space

All meeting rooms and common areas are air-conditioned.  The rooms may be arranged with chairs and/or round/rectangular tables.  Guest bedrooms have a ceiling fan and screened window.

Assembly Room:  The renovated Assembly Room is furnished with a stage area, cushioned chairs, sofas, tables and lamps.  The Assembly Room can be separated from the dining area with a full room divider to serve as another meeting space or lounge area.

Chapel:  The soaring vault of the Retreat Center Chapel seems to draw the heart and mind upward to God as soon as one enters.  The unique colorful ceramic icons add to the prayerful fee of this sacred space.  The immediate focal point of the chapel is the striking “Limpias” Crucifix, depicting the living, suffering love of Jesus for all peoples.  The chapel is available to all groups for their religious services and can accommodate up to 120 guests.

Conference Room:  A beautiful addition to St. Paul of the Cross, the conference room has a capacity of approximately 120 guests.  Wireless connection and state of the art audio/visual equipment available.  Skylight-style windows give it a modern, bright and airy atmosphere.  A fireplace and beautiful quilt adds to the room’s ambiance.  The room can be divided into two meeting spaces by a sound barrier screen.

Courtyard & Grounds:  Located on spacious 20 acres of park-like secluded grounds with paved pathways.  Benches are scattered throughout the path as well as a lovely benched gazebo area next to the firepit.  The courtyard boasts an arrangement of spring through fall perennial gardens with a central focal point of a beautiful three-tiered fountain.  Benches, glider, chairs and umbrella covered tables are scattered throughout the courtyard for all to enjoy its beauty.

Dining Room:  Twelve dining tables, each seating up to eight people, are in the renovated dining room.  Additional tables can be set-up in the adjoining Assembly Room to serve larger numbers.  Meals are served buffet style unless requested otherwise.

Guest Bedroom:  Accommodations at St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat & Conference Center include 90 private guest rooms, arranged along three corridors, each with its own private bathroom and shower.  Rooms are clean and airy with a ceiling fan and screened window, and furnished with a full sized bed.  All linens and towels are provided.  Seven rooms include support bars in the bathroom.  A fully wheelchair-accessible room and a Master Suite is also available.

Library:  The carpeting and warm wood accents give this space a quiet, relaxed setting — perfect for a seminar, presentation or meeting.  Wireless connection and state of the art audio/visual equipment available.  The library has a capacity of approximately 110 guests.

Lobby:  The spacious lobby with comfortable chairs and couches provides a welcoming gathering and relaxing space throughout your stay at St. Paul’s.  A beautiful fireplace adds to the room’s ambiance.  The kitchenette area, coffee station and ability to host formal socials within this space also makes it favorite amongst guests.  Wireless connection available.

Staff Room:  Situated within the Administrative Offices of the Retreat Center, the Staff Room provides a welcoming, natural-lighting space for small groups or break-out sessions.  A large executive conference table comfortably seats 6-8 guests.  A small kitchenette area and wall-mounted white erase board/easel paper complete the room.