Imagine yourself here at Loretto Retreat Centers

“Once we start to think about the kind of world we are leaving to future generations, we look at things differently; we realize that the world is a gift which we have freely received and must share with others.” (Laudato Si’, 159)

Loretto Retreat Centers routinely receive high praise for their natural beauty and serene and reflective environments. Located on the grounds of the Loretto Motherhouse in central Kentucky, Knobs Haven and Cedars of Peace offer a peaceful respite for all who visit, with walking paths, wooded areas and small lakes.

Visitors often note the serene tranquility and natural beauty of the surroundings. The retreat centers provide an ideal setting for rest, meditation and spiritual growth. The hospitality of the Loretto Motherhouse Community creates a welcoming atmosphere for both individuals and groups. 

Among Loretto’s spirituality and faith values are an openness to exploring the mystery of life, openness to others and simplicity of life. Loretto Retreat Centers mirror these values in their mission to offer space for rest, beauty and transformation. The retreat centers’ vision says it best: “Believing that Divine Presence permeates the Universe, we envision a world where all life is honored as sacred and all beings flourish.”

The Loretto Retreat Centers “value Earth, our sacred teacher, as expressed through the following core values: 

• Seamlessness: The connection of everything and everyone 
• Inwardness: The unique essence of everything  
• Simplicity: The beauty of uncluttered enough-ness     
• Quiet: Space to listen
• Rest: Regard for the rhythms of life
• Diversity: The root of healthy and resilient life
• Reciprocity: The flow of giving and receiving” 

On this week’s Loretto Facebook posts, let Loretto Retreat Centers staff delight you as they reveal some of their favorite Motherhouse retreat “hidden gems.” One day, if you haven’t had the chance already, we hope you’ll get to visit them, too!