Offer a Program at the Christine Center
Two Pathways: partner with us or bring your own group
Since 1980, The Christine Center has offered a woodland sanctuary where programs and private groups gather to practice, reflect, learn, and grow. Rooted in the Franciscan tradition, our values are contemplation, hospitality, compassion, simplicity, transformation, and care for our Earth Community.
We welcome people of all faiths, spiritual paths, and those with no formal tradition. We honor the many ways people seek meaning and depth, and we hold space where sincere exploration can unfold with respect and openness.
We attend carefully to lodging, meals, and meeting space so leaders can focus on the integrity of their work and the experience of their participants. Our role is to offer a steady, welcoming presence and a peaceful environment where meaningful work can take root and flourish.
We Offer Two Agreement Types:
Partnered Agreement
Designed for individuals or organizations collaborating closely with the Christine Center. We welcome spiritually grounded leaders who feel aligned with contemplative practice, personal transformation, and meaningful retreat experiences.
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The Center provides planning support, registration services, marketing, and a dedicated webpage.
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Meeting space, meals, and lodging for facilitators are included.
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Program fees are split 50/50 between the Center and facilitator(s).
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Hosted Agreement
Designed for groups with an established following. We welcome groups from any tradition — or no tradition at all. Our space is well suited for reflection, learning, planning, and shared experience.
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Group manages its own registration.
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The Christine Center invoices for meeting space, meals, and lodging.
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Deposit required based on anticipated attendance.
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Let us support your reservations
Registration Management
Same as Hosted Standard agreement, with registration managed by the Christine Center.
$25 per participant administrative fee which includes:
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Optional collection of facilitator program fees
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Optional inclusion of facilitator lodging costs
- Reservation management and support
- Webpage, if desired
- Online registration link
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Housing & Per Person Rates
There are 4 types of accommodations available. See below for descriptions and rates, per person, per night.
Modern Hermitage
Modern hermitages have gas or electric heat; kitchenette with microwave, cooktop or stove, mini-fridge, and coffee maker; and bathroom with shower facilities. All lodging and throughout campus Wi-Fi is available. Linens and towels are provided.
Friday–Saturday | Private: $165 / Shared: $109
Sunday–Thursday | Private: $115 / Shared: $75
Main Building Rooms
Our Guest Wing of the Main Building has 7 rooms, each with 2 single beds in an open space with recliner, writing desk, and private bathroom. Floors have radiant heating and pine ceilings with skylight that add warmth and spaciousness. Each has an indoor and outdoor entrance.
Friday–Saturday | Private: $125 / Shared: $89
Sunday–Thursday | Private: $95 / Shared: $62
Rustic Hermitage
Rustic hermitages are simple and cozy cabins which do not have bathroom or kitchen. Guests ‒ as well as campers ‒ have access to a modern bathroom and shower facility at Siloe (pronounced: sill-o-way) at the south end of the property, which has separate women’s and men’s sections.
Friday–Saturday | Private: $69 / Shared: $52
Sunday–Thursday | Private: $55 / Shared: $36
Cabin Bedrooms
Cabin rooms have all the amenities of a modern hermitage, but with private bedroom and shared bathroom and living areas. The private and shared pricing refers to the rooms, not the entire building.
Friday–Saturday | Private: $125 / Shared: $89
Sunday–Thursday | Private: $95 / Shared: $62
Camping
Available April through October
Electric: $35
Non-electric: $20
Meal Pricing
All meals per day: $55
- Breakfast: $18
- Lunch: $20
- Supper: $17
Retreat Spaces
Meeting space is reserved based on group size and format
Meditation Hall
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Friday–Saturday: $425/day
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Sunday–Thursday: $299/day
Art Studio
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Friday–Saturday: $289/day
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Sunday–Thursday: $209/day
Pines Room
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Friday–Saturday: $255/day
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Sunday–Thursday: $179/day
We provide a setting that supports meaningful connection and focused time together. The natural surroundings, simple accommodations, and quiet rhythm of the land allow groups to step out of daily demands and into deeper presence. Our team offers steady, thoughtful hospitality so you can focus fully on the purpose of your gathering.
The Christine Center is truly a blessed space! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Everywhere I went there was some attention to detail that expresses thoughtfulness and loving kindness. So many pleasant surprises! Lots of reasons to return.
We welcome your interest in offering a retreat or program at The Christine Center. This application is designed to guide you through the appropriate pathway based on your responses, whether you are a new or returning facilitator, offering a partnered program or bringing your own hosted group. Along the way, we gather information about you, your work, your proposed program, and the logistical and partnership details needed for thoughtful discernment and clear coordination. The process supports alignment with our mission of deepening spiritual practice and inner transformation.