For people seeking time apart, rest and spiritual renewal, we offer a Lodge sleeping 18, Hermitage, and Cottage (log home, picured, with full bath and kitchen) and healthy, home-cooked meals. Spiritual direction, retreat ministry, and a labyrinth are available to retreatants, as well as a fine library of spiritual books and journals. Therapeutic massage and Reiki can be arranged with advance notice. Trails for walking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing wind through woods and wetlands.
Faith
Christian:
Christian (no specific type)
Interfaith:
Interfaith (no specific type)
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: The ARC Retreat community is an ecumenical resident group of 5-6 people who are committed to offering hospitality to the guests who come on retreat. The resident community seeks to strike a balance between work in the retreat ministry, personal time and time together in a varied yet disciplined lifestyle. Daily worship, meals, physical work, regular community meetings and celebrations are among the activities shared.
Average Cost: $$ - $$$
Work Exchange:
Yes!
Contact us about work exchange opportunities.
Environment: River / Stream, Rural, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies, Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Smoking
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
We use wood to heat, the alternative renewable fuel source of choice in a wooded area; we also compost and grow our summer produce ourselves in organic gardens. Life in the intentional residential community represents a commitment to living simply, sustainably, and spiritually as well.
Language: English
Retreat Type (definitions):
Directed, Guided / Programmed, Personal, Sabbatical, Silent
Features
Art:
Culinary Arts, Writing / Poetry
Family:
Family (no specific type), Senior / Retired, Young Adult
Health / Wellness:
Addiction / Recovery, Energy Therapy, Healing, Health (no specific type), Reiki
Meditation:
Centering Prayer, Meditation (no specific type)
Nature / Wildlife:
Hiking / Walking, Nature (no specific type)
Personal Development:
Mind / Body / Spirit, Personal Transformation
Special Facility Features:
Bookstore / Gift Shop, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Labyrinth, Library
Special Topics:
Recovery / Addiction / 12 Step
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Studies:
Contemplative, Prayer
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Hotel
Children OK: Yes!
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian Options
Meal Availability: Kitchen - Private, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
1680 373rd Avenue NE
Stanchfield, MN 55080
United States
Travel Info: ARC is located 55 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul (about 15 minutes north of Cambridge), on 90 acres in central Minnesota's pine woods. We are about one hour by car from downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul, or an hour and a half from the MSP airport. We are accessible by car.
A map and directions are available on our Web site, www.arcretreat.org.