OLPR staff answers your questions. We look forward to seeing you!
Do I have to be Catholic to attend a retreat at The Prairie Retreat? No. We welcome seekers from every path. While we are a Catholic retreat facility, we’ve hosted retreats with people from all faith traditions and backgrounds, and do our best to make everyone feel welcome.
What are your Covid policies? As a common courtesy to each other, and in an attempt to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, we ask that all of our guests adhere to life’s Golden Rule – treat others the way you want to be treated yourself. This simple gesture is a common thread that crosses the boundaries of all religions and faiths. While at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, please help us navigate Covid-19 by implementing God’s Golden Rule. We suggest you to go to https://www.cdc.gov/ to check on the latest CDC guidelines which we encourage you to follow.
Will I have my own bedroom and bathroom? We offer individual bedrooms. Every two bedrooms share a bathroom.
Does your facility offer internet access? Yes. We offer free wireless internet access.
May I book your facility for a personal retreat? Absolutely! We invite you to stay in our efficiency apartment-sized Hermitage. Individual guests must be at least 18 years old. For reservations, please click here.
Are meals available for personal retreats? No. Our Hermitage offers a refrigerator, microwave, crockpot and toaster. Individual retreatants will need to bring their own food.
I have food allergies; can I still eat there? We want you to know that all meals are prepared in the same kitchen, including use of peanuts and flour. The Prairie Retreat does not have an exclusively gluten free or kosher kitchen. Due to our kitchen’s capacity, we have limited possibility of removing allergens from our menu to accommodate individual retreatants. If you have a serious food allergy, please keep this in mind. However, if you have a medical allergy, please make our kitchen aware for any possible accommodations we might be able to make. You might also consider bringing supplemental food on your own; a refrigerator is available for use by guests. You are welcome to contact us if you have specific questions or wish to request a possible accommodation.
When are meal times? Breakfast is served at 8:00 AM, Lunch is served at 12:00 PM, Dinner is served at 5:30 PM
Do you offer scholarships? We believe that every person needs opportunities for stillness in their life. Fees at The Prairie are designed to be affordable to all. Scholarships are available for all sponsored and private retreats. Please contact 569-374-1092 or [email protected] for information.
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Are pets allowed? No. We are a pet-free facility. Trained service dogs in ADA-specified service are allowed. Please specify this on your registration or application form so we have maximum time to notify other retreatants, in case any have dog issues or allergies. The Prairie Retreat does not allow animals providing emotional support, comfort or therapy, and cannot accommodate service horses.
May I light candles or incense? Due to fire regulations, we do not allow you to light candles or burn incense inside any of the buildings at Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat. We do, however, offer a firepit for outside campfires.
How early may I arrive? We ask that retreatants try to arrive as close to the scheduled time of their retreat as possible.
What is the cancellation policy? When a sponsored retreat is cancelled by The Prairie Retreat, refunds are given to all who have registered. When a retreatant cancels, there are no refunds.
May I stay extra days, before or after my group retreat? If our calendar and schedule allows it, these accommodations may be made for an additional fee.
Do you offer a Gift Shop? No.
Do you offer camping and RV accessibility? We do not offer camping or RV accommodations.
Is smoking allowed? We are a vape and smoke-free facility.
Are you handicap accessible? The Prairie Heights first floor is accessible to all for daytime programs. Second floor and the garden levels are accessible by stairs or stair lift.
Are the facilities available for family reunions, graduations and/or weddings? We do not provide accommodations for those kinds of events.