Christ in the Wilderness (CITW) is a hermitage retreat center in the northwest corner of Illinois. Here all are welcome to relax, reflect, and enjoy solitude in a tranquil environment.
Our guests value nature, wildlife, and star-filled skies-all so evident here-but the special quality of Christ in the Wilderness is that it is a spirit center where people of all backgrounds feel at home. In this environment, everyone's journey in life is reverenced as sacred and unique.
Faith
Christian:
Catholic, Christian (no specific type), Ecumenical
Interfaith:
Interfaith (no specific type)
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Pausing occasionally to reflect – without the distractions, clamor, interruptions, and rush of daily life – is a necessity for living a balanced life. Christ in the Wilderness is an oasis that offers people the opportunity to do so. Solitude allows retreatants to ponder questions they cannot find time or space to address elsewhere. Those who spend time in solitude return to the world renewed and reenergized. They experience a heightened sense of balance and focus.
Average Cost: $$
The per night fee is $55 with a minimum of 2 nights stay. We recommend at least a 4 to 5 night stay to enter adequately into the quiet beauty of this life and receive the maximum benefit from your retreat.
Environment: River / Stream, Rural, Rustic, Woods
Restrictions: No Smoking
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
Christ in the Wilderness includes a main house, three hermitages, and a small cedar chapel. It is situated on 80 acres of rolling hills, woods, and meadows, and has over three miles of walking paths leading to quiet spots where you can sit and silently reflect.
The natural landscape is peaceful, filled only with the sights, sounds, and wonders of nature. Deer, wild turkeys, and a wide variety of birds are your neighbors, while the starry skies inspire your nights.
Language: English
Retreat Type (definitions):
Directed, Guided / Programmed, Individual / Private / Solo, Long-term, Personal, Silent
Features
Health / Wellness:
Fasting
Mens Retreats:
Mens (no specific type)
Nature / Wildlife:
Hiking / Walking, Nature (no specific type), Wildlife / Animals
Personal Development:
Personal (no specific type)
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Studies:
Prayer, Religious, Spiritual (no specific type)
Travel / Pilgrimage:
Sacred Site
Womens Retreats:
Women (no specific type)
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin
Some or all housing is single sex only.
Location of this Retreat:
7500 S. Randecker Rd.
Stockton, IL 61085
United States
Travel Info: We are about one hour west of Rockford, IL; about one hour from Debuque IA; and about two hours from Madison, WI.
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