Retreats & Events
St. Mary’s Sewanee sponsors retreat leaders and facilitators who lead retreatants through contemplative practices. Centering prayer, mindfulness, yoga and other spiritually focused retreats are offered for those seeking an experience in community. A list of scheduled sponsored retreats is available here, and you are encouraged to find one that speaks to your soul.
St. Mary’s Sewanee Sponsored Retreats
Group Retreats
Church groups, vestry and leadership groups, and other groups that desire a place to meet in quiet and tranquil surroundings are invited to host their retreat at St. Mary’s Sewanee. The beauty and peacefulness of the St. Mary’s Sewanee campus is the perfect place for planning, visioning and forming community. Groups are able to focus on their purpose for gathering and have an opportunity to increase their impact as they return to “normal” life. St. Mary’s Sewanee hosts groups of numerous religious denominations and faiths, as well as for-profit and nonprofit organizations. At St. Mary’s Sewanee, your group will be warmly accepted, and your spiritual needs nurtured by our dedicated staff.
Please note that St. Mary’s does not offer retreats or host groups during the weeks of Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
Personal Retreats
Throughout a person’s spiritual journey, there are times that call for an inner focus between the individual and God. Personal retreats are an opportunity for retreatants to remove all outside distractions and help commit to a time of inner reflection and prayer throughout our quiet and comforting grounds.
Guests taking part in spiritual retreats often find themselves most comfortable in one of our private hermitages that provide quiet accommodations with striking views of the grounds around St. Mary’s Sewanee.
Worship services are available at several local churches or at the Community of St. Mary Convent.
Upcoming Events
Host Your Event with Us
Are you looking to book a one-day corporate retreat? What about a weekend retreat for your craft group? We have so many options available for you to book an individual retreat for yourself, or an event for a group – whether one-day, overnight, a luncheon, or a full weekend or week.
You can check out our Accommodations & Dining page for more details about lodging and the various amenities that are available on our campus.
We are thrilled to welcome a vast range of events and gatherings, from church groups to hobby retreats to 12-step programs to personal retreats and getaways. Reach out to us for more information and to determine if St. Mary’s Sewanee might be the ideal location for your next event!
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
St. Mary’s Sewanee-Sponsored Programs and Retreats:
A $100 non-transferable deposit is required to confirm your registration for an event. It can be fully refunded if cancelled within three (3) days of booking; this deposit is nonrefundable after that. The remaining balance is due seven (7) days prior to arrival. The credit card on file will automatically be charged the balance unless other payment arrangements have been made.
There are no refunds within seven (7) days of the event and payments are non-transferrable.
If you are registering online, payment in full is required at the time of registration. If you prefer to only make the $100 deposit, please register by calling us at 931-598-5342.
Group Retreats:
A $500 non-refundable, non-transferable administrative fee is due with a signed contract thirty (30) days after the contract has been issued. If your deposit is not received at the agreed upon time, St. Mary’s Sewanee reserves the right to revoke your booking. A valid credit card must be on file with the initial contract, even if your accommodations are paid for by cash or check.
Groups must pay a deposit $50 per room and $10 per person for meals. Both are due no later than twelve (12) months before the retreat arrival date or with the contract if booking is less than twelve (12) months before arrival date. The balance is due at least twenty-one (21) days before the group’s arrival date. The final payment is nonrefundable and nontransferable. If accommodations are not paid for twenty-one (21) days before the arrival date, the credit card on file will be charged.
Cancellation fees are assessed according to contract terms and conditions.
Personal Retreats:
A non-transferable $50 deposit per room is required. It can be fully refunded if cancelled within three (3) days of booking; this deposit is nonrefundable after that. The remaining balance is due upon check-in.