About Saint Vincents Retreats

Mission & Vision

Listening Together, Praying Together, Walking Together.

A retreat can be a catalyst for spiritual renewal and for concentrating on God’s purpose for our earthly existence. The monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey have tended to the spiritual needs of Christian men and women for over one hundred fifty years and have been involved in retreat ministry since 1913.

Saint Vincent Archabbey was founded in 1846 by Boniface Wimmer of Germany and is the first Benedictine monastery in North America. The monks of the abbey serve as retreat masters, spiritual directors, confessors, the program director, and retreat program assistants.

Upcoming Retreats at Saint Vincents Retreats

Venue & Amenities

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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
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Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
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Getting Here

Location icon Saint Vincents Retreats, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe PA, 15650

Directions

From Pittsburgh, Ohio, and points West:
Take the PA turnpike I-76 East to Exit 67 Irwin/North Huntingdon.
Take U.S. Route 30 E for 15 miles
At the stop light at Saint Vincent Drive, turn left onto Fraser Purchase Road (unmarked) and go ½ mile to the campus entrance sign, turn left onto campus. Stop at the entrance booth for parking information and further directions.

From Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and points East:
Take the PA Turnpike I-76 West to Exit 91 Donegal
Take PA Route 711 North to Ligonier
Take U.S. Route 30 West (left turn) for 10.4 miles
At the stop light at Saint Vincent Drive, turn right onto Fraser Purchase Road (unmarked) and go ½ mile to the campus entrance sign, turn left onto campus. Stop at the entrance booth for parking information and further directions.

From Erie, Buffalo, and points North:
Take I-79 South to its junction with I-76 at Exit 28 Cranberry/Perry Highway
Take I-76 PA Turnpike to Exit 67 Irwin/North Huntingdon
Take U.S. Route 30 East 15 miles
At the stop light at Saint Vincent Drive, turn left onto Fraser Purchase Road (unmarked) and go ½ mile to the campus entrance sign, turn left onto campus. Stop at the entrance booth for parking information and further directions.

From Baltimore, Washington, and points South:
Take I-70 West to its junction with I-76 at Exit 61 Breezewood
Take I-76 West to Exit 91 Donegal
Take 711 North to Ligonier
Take U.S. Route 30 West (left turn) for 10.4 miles
At the stop light at Saint Vincent Drive, turn right onto Fraser Purchase Road (unmarked) and go ½ mile to the campus entrance sign, turn left onto campus. Stop at the entrance booth for parking information and further directions.

Flying to Saint Vincent:
The Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, located in Unity Township about ¼ mile east of the campus on U.S. Route 30, accommodates private and corporate aircraft and provides scheduled direct flights to Dallas, Myrtle Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, and Orlando.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is located about 60 miles west of campus. From Pittsburgh International Airport, follow signs for Pittsburgh (I279) and follow directions from points West.

Customer Reviews

4.86 out of 5.0 average rating

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Dipping the Toes into the Ocean of Silence
The retreat was very good. The retreat master (Fr. Shawn Anderson) led us to a better understanding of contemplative prayer based on Ancient Church practices, and provided time for much needed practice (including feedback). Focused on how to properly deal with distractions that occur in any form of prayer, and even our daily walk. I highly recommend this retreat.

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Lectio Divina
Learned a lot. Met some great people. Food was good. I thought the room was comfortable. Everyone was helpful and approachable. I look forward to going on another retreat at Saint Vincent.

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Silent retreat, August 2026
Father Shawn Anderson was outstanding. Once again a great retreat. Having the opportunity to go to confession with Father Donald.Raila was also a blessing. Thank you for these retreats. I look forward to doing at least one per year. The accommodations were very good.

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Silet Prayer Retreat, 7/31-8/2
The Silent Prayer Retreat was an excellent and serene experience. Father Shawn provided detailed background, astute guidance and ample room for personal reflection, meditation and prayer. The Benedictine brothers provide a welcoming and graceful environment full of grace. The food and accomodations were fantastic. It was wonderful.

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Wonderful Experience
I recently attended a weekend retreat at Saint Vincent College, and I could not recommend it enough. The combination of prayer, daily conferences, and fellowship made the experience enlightening, meditative, and spiritually positive. I will certainly attend again in the future.

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