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April 20, 2023Surrounded by nearly 300 acres of field and farm in Stillwater, the new Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center is set to open in May to serve Catholics who wish to get away from daily life and rekindle a deeper relationship with God.
Betsy McNeil, one of the retreat center staff members, explained that there are several retreat options for retreatants to choose from.
“We will be offering three-day, five-day, eight-day and 30-day silent, directed retreats,” McNeil said. “Individual private retreats, either with or without a spiritual director are available as well.”
The facilities of the center include a small, intimate chapel with a large wall of windows that overlook the sprawling grounds of the center, as well as the ponds on the property. There are seven guest suites with queen beds, private bathrooms and porches. There are also common areas like a living room, a dining area and outdoor patios with tables and chairs.
The chapel and retreat center building were blessed and dedicated by Bishop David Konderla with a Mass on April 14, and had priests and deacons from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, the Diocese of Tulsa, the Diocese of Little Rock and the Diocese of Wichita in attendance.
Included in future building plans are walking trails throughout the property, a small hermitage and the renovation of several guest houses, which will allow for an even more quiet retreat experience.
More information about booking space at the center and the retreats to be offered will be available in the coming weeks, with the center set to open May 1. The center can be found on Facebook by searching “Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center,” or on their website at ourladyofgracecatholicretreatcenter.com.
Photos Avery Holt/Sooner Catholic.
