Benedictine Sisters Retreat Center

Sacred Heart Monastery 
916 Convent Road, Cullman, Alabama 35055
(256) 734-8302 --- retreats@shmon.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm

Personal Spiritual Development

In addition to our regular program of retreats and conferences, we offer opportunities for more private spiritual development. A brief summary is provided below; please click on the title of each item to request more information. If your need is not addressed below, please feel free to contact us for special accommodations.

Private or Directed Retreats

A private retreat is a time of solitude and silence in order to be alone with God in prayer. In a private directed retreat the retreatant has an additional opportunity to meet daily with a spiritual director who may offer suggestions for reading and reflection. Retreatants are welcome to join the monastic community for the Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharist. The rich resources of the monastic library and the peaceful monastery grounds are also available to enrich the experience of those seeking time alone with God.

Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction is an opportunity for faith development and spiritual growth under the on-going guidance of a trained director. Times and sessions are scheduled in consultation with the director. Donation: At least $30 per session.

Spiritual Directors: Sister Kathleen Gallas, OSB, Sister Priscilla Cohen, OSB, Sister Mary McGehee, OSB

Yoga

Yoga classes are offered both morning and evening. Please see Program Information or the annual schedule for detailed information.

Body Work
(for groups)

An hour of deep breathing, stretching, and relaxation at the beginning of a group retreat to help participants leave work and worries behind.

(for individuals)

On-Site Chair Massage, a 20-minute acupressure massage to help restore energy and balance.

Or

One hour full body massage. ($60)

Or

Bodywork with spiritual direction. Includes massage, healing touch, and/or yoga to open body awareness to lead one deeper into his/her own life questions and spiritual journey. ($90 for 2 hours)

Contact: Sister Mary McGehee, OSB (256) 736-5820