The Saint Clare Center for Contemplation

Contemplation is a retreat
The Saint Clare
Center for
Contemplation
center located in Western
New York. Ideally located
close to the heart of
Rochester, we welcome
individuals, a wide variety
organizations. Whether you
the process of individual and
collective spiritual enlightenment
through the practice of
come for just one day, or stay
the Truths found
for a full week, we help
in all major religions.
provide the space and
conditions for the mind and
heart to come to stillness.
1400 N. Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14609
(585) 473-8731 phone
www.assisi-institute.org
“Gaze upon Him,
consider Him,
contemplate Him,
as you desire
to imitate Him.”
Saint Clare
In the spirit of Saint Francis
and Saint Clare, the Saint Clare
Center for Contemplation
promotes an atmosphere
of peace, stillness, and silence
for all those seeking to nurture
a life of prayer and respond
THE SAINT CL ARE
CENTER FOR CONTEMPL ATION
FACILITIES
HERMITAGE ROOMS
The retreat center is located within the Assisi
Institute. The center’s facilities include a library and
sitting room, a dining room, a large kitchen, and
comfortable bedrooms with accompanying
bathrooms.
The first floor retreat center features six
“hermitage rooms.” The hermitage environment
provides special places for peaceful respite and
quiet contemplation. Hermitage rooms are
available for individual retreat stays or may be
considered part of a package for group retreats.
In addition to the retreat center’s facilities, the
Assisi Institute features a meditation temple,
fellowship space, a fellowship kitchen, a large
multi-purpose room, and a gift shop. Ample
parking is also available.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Eighteen comfortable single bedrooms with
accompanying bathrooms. One of the bedroom
suites is fully equipped for handicapped access. Bed
and bath linens are provided for each overnight guest.
DIN ING
The Saint Clare Center for Contemplation offers
a full range of dining services–from refreshments
to breakfast, lunch and dinner, all served in our
comfortable dining room.
T YPES OF RETRE ATS
Individual Retreats
Includes access to the meditation temple, use of
the library, sitting room, and building grounds.
May or may not include a private bedroom,
depending upon preference. Visitor, day, overnight
and 24-hour rates are available.
Group Retreats
Includes private bedrooms and accompanying
bathrooms. Exclusive use of the library, sitting
room, and retreat dining room. Access to
meditation temple and the building grounds.
Options for meal service are available.
to God’s invitation to “come
apart for awhile and rest.”
A SSISI I NSTITUTE
GROUP RETRE ATS
The Assisi Institute periodically hosts one-day
and multi-day overnight retreats. These
inspirational and enjoyable silent meditation
retreats are open to the public. For a retreat
schedule and registration details, please visit:
www.assisi-institute.org
R ATES & RESERVATIONS
For complete information about rates and
reservations, please visit our website at
www.assisi-institute.org, or contact our retreat
director at (585) 473-8731.
Discounts & Scholarships
It is the retreat center’s policy that financial need
should never be an obstacle. Please inquire about
community member discounts and scholarships.