Holy
Spirit Retreat Center
LaForesta Hermitage on Lake Elysian
Solitude Silence Prayer
And
The Psalmist said: “Be still and know that I am God.”
People through the ages have retreated to the desert, the cave or the hermitage to find that place of stillness.
LaForesta Hermitage is such a place of silence and prayer. For Francis of Assisi, Laf
A Hermitage Provides:
Time away
A break from the noise, rush, demands of the daily
An “empty” space in which to sort a personal issue.
More focused time for your relationship with God.
LaForesta Facilities Include:
Twin bed, comfortable chair
Small table
Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven and hot plate.
Weather Radio, CD and Tape player
bathroom with shower, heat
walking paths
Labyrinth
Sakatah Bike Trail (3 miles north)
Cross-country skiing
What to bring:
A willing spirit
food
sheets and towels, small fan
Casual clothes
Bug Spray
Boots (winter snow and rainy season mud)
Offering: LaForesta Hermitage was built in hopes of offering all persons a place to spend time with God. We ask retreatnats to determine their donation through prayerful consideration in justice to themselves and to the Center.
Reservation: Reservations are recommended as early as possible. For more information, CONTACT US.
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HOLY
SPIRIT RETREAT CENTER
3864 420th Avenue
Janesville, MN
56048
507-234-5712