Spiritual Renewal Center Retreat Information Persons of all faiths are most welcome. The Spiritual Renewal Center, a spiritual life center, is temporarily located in a charming pastoral setting on 4.5 acres of New Mexican farmland. An enchanting ninety year old hacienda contains its chapel, dining room and kitchen areas, some office space and a few bedroom with brick floors that are cozy in winter. Other buildings on the property include lounge and meeting rooms, as well as private bedrooms. To the east and west are small farms, and one can see beyond to the Sandia Mountains and the rise of the west mesa with their ever-changing color and mood.
Buildings are air cooled.
Capacity is 25 to 31 persons for overnight and 40 to 60 for day or evening programs. The year-round schedule of weekend retreats provides for the spiritual needs of as many people as possible. Avariety of weekend retreats for women are held throughout the year, and weekends for men several times a year. New programs are introduces as need indicates. The Staff We, the Dominican Sisters, whose motherhouse is in Elkins Park, PA, have staffed this center and a previous one in Alburquerque for four decades.