Holy Spirit Retreat Center

LaForesta Hermitage on Lake Elysian

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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

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