319 Concord Rd. • Weston, MA 02493-1398
Phone: 781-419-1337• Fax: 781-894-5864
E-Mail: Campion Renewal Center

 

General Information:
Applicants are expected to have made at least two eight-day silent directed retreats, be currently in spiritual direction, engage in regular prayer, be comfortable using Scripture in their prayer, and be capable of maintaining the silence that is important for this retreat. We have found that this background and these experiences are important in helping retreatants be able to discuss comfortably their prayer experiences with a director.

We regret that we are not able to accommodate special dietary needs (e.g. vegetarian) as meals are prepared for the entire house. However, salad and fruit are always available at meals. A refrigerator is available for any special foods you may want to purchase, or any medications that may need refrigeration.

Retreat Dates and Costs:
Retreatants should plan to arrive in time for dinner (5:45 pm) on Sept. 28th. There will be an orientation meeting and social after dinner. The next day will be "free" so that you can settle in, relax, pick up things you may have forgotten to pack, and become familiar with the local area. The retreat begins the following evening, and ends with Eucharist on the morning of November 1st, the Feast of All Saints. Retreatants are expected to be available for the entire period. Travel and other plans should be made with this expectation in mind.

Campion Center affords retreatants an extraordinary setting within biking distance of Walden Pond, and short drives to Lexington and Concord, Cape Ann, and other famous New England landmarks. The spectacular autumn foliage for which New England is world-famous will provide retreatants with breath-taking natural beauty in which to deepen one's relationship with God.

Cost: $2200
Application fee:
$50 (non-refundable but applicable to final total)
Applicants will be informed of the decision on their completed application once it has been reviewed.

Non-Refundable Deposit:
If accepted for the retreat, applicants must submit a non-refundable deposit of $150, (applicable to final total), to secure their reservation.

The combined application fee and deposit ($200) will be applied to the total cost of the retreat. The cost for the 30-day retreat is $2,200. Payment of the balance ($2,000) is due upon arrival for the retreat.

Application Process:
We use a "rolling" application process and review applications as they are received, and so we ask you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. In addition to completing the application form and responding to the questions below, please provide the following:

A typed 4-5 page autobiographical sketch telling us about the important persons and events in your life and your faith journey. This will help us to know you better, and understand your desire to make this retreat at this time. In your autobiographical sketch please address the following:

Please have your spiritual director send us a letter, under separate cover to the address below, indicating his or her support of your making this retreat at this time.

For priests and/or religious, please have your superior, bishop, etc. send us a letter, under separate cover to the address below, endorsing you for this retreat.

Please mail your completed application (the application form, autobiographical sketch, and response to the eight questions) and $50 non-refundable application fee to: