SAN DAMIANO RETREAT is located 30 miles east of San Francisco in Danville, California, on 55 acres of wooded hillsides. Overlooking the San Ramon Valley, our Center offers spectacular views of Mt. Diablo. It is named after
a tiny Italian church near Assisi, where, almost 800 years ago, St. Francis received his call from God to renew the church. Since 1961 followers of St. Francis have been offering retreats here at San Damiano. The peace and beauty of our gardens and spacious grounds offer an environment where individuals, groups and organizations may reflect on new insights . . . new choices . . . new decisions.

San Damiano offers contemporary programmed retreats,
private retreats (with spiritual direction available upon
request), as well as opportunities for religious, on-profit or business groups to utilize the facilities for retreats, conferences or workshops.
• 78 Guest Rooms, (Private or Double Occupancy, Private Bath)
• 6 Conference/ Meeting Rooms for Groups of 5 - 125
• Spacious Dining Room
• Chapel
• Gift Shop/Book Store
• 55 Wooded Acres
• Private Meditation Areas
• Shaded Footpaths
• Organic Garden

Average Cost: $$$$

Environment: Urban, Woods

Special Needs: Wheelchair Access

Language: English

Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as): 150

Meeting Space Capacity (defined as): 120

Meeting Rooms:

Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Silent, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups

Amenities: AV Service, Carpet, Chapel / Temple, Church / Prayer Services, Fireplaces, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Labyrinth, On-line / Internet Access, Stations of the Cross, Walking/ Hiking Trails

Special Features: The spaciousness of the surrounding hillsides with their meandering footpaths provides a setting of serenity and peace for those in search of a deeper awareness of God. Our Stations of the Cross footpaths and meditation benches have been newly landscaped. You will find a Labyrinth in the Canticle Garden as well as a fountain and Meditation Benches.

Technology and AV: Depending on the room used, services may include:
# Big Screen TV/DVD/VCR
# Large whiteboard
# chairs
# Power point projector (extra charge)
# Screen
# Flipchart easel
# Podium
# Lapel & stand microphones
# Tables from small to large
# Piano
# Gas fireplace
# Wheelchair accessible
# Wireless internet connection

Room Types: Hotel

Some or all housing is single sex only.

Food: Vegetarian Options

Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals

Location of this Retreat:

PO Box 767
Danville, CA   94526-0767
United States