Group retreats are offered for the disabled, those from abused circumstances, and teens. Special arrangements are made for business groups. Located in Greenville, South Carolina is the Monastery of St. Clare . Emmanuel Retreat House is maintained by this monastic community of 20 sisters. With only four bedrooms in Emmanuel House , this retreat is not intended for socialization.
Breakfast consists of freshly baked bread, cereal, fruit, and peanut butter.
A nun is assigned to each person making a retreat. All of the pages in their Web site are very interesting. Two hours north of the Big Apple and located on 35 acres in the Catskill Mountains, is the Jewish retreat center, Elat Chayyim . This retreat focuses on Jewish mysticism, healing, and spiritual practices. Excellent and well-supervised programs for children are offered, many with a spiritual focus.