Top Rated

Private Overnight Retreat

4.85255 reviews

500 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516

Flexible Dates

Retreat Highlights

Opportunity for spiritual renewal
Silence
Time for prayer or meditation

About this Retreat

Details of this retreat

We appreciate your continued support of the Priory Spirituality Center. You now have the option of lunch and dinner with the Sisters, prepared by Chef Nico--or you may bring your own food and warm it in the Spirituality Center kitchen.

**A healthy environment is top on our list. Please make your retreat when you are well.**

FULL COVID-19 VACCINATION AND A BOOSTER ARE REQUIRED.

Private retreats are unguided and flexible to accommodate your schedule. If you are new to the Spirituality Center, you MUST arrive Monday - Friday between 9:30 and 3:00 pm. A tour is necessary if you haven't been here before, and these are the hours when a tour is available.

Retreatants have access to the Priory Chapel for the Liturgy of the Hours and Mass.

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Schedule

Breakfast: we offer a variety of options that you can create and prepare when you feel like it.
Lunch at noon
Dinner after Mass ~5:30 pm

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

St. Placid Priory, 500 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516

Directions

Traveling north from Portland, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn left onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at second light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn)

Traveling south from Seattle, on I-5:
Take Exit 109
Turn right onto Martin Way at end of exit
Stay in the far right lane
Turn right at the light onto
College Street NE
Turn right at St. Placid sign
(second possible right turn) Read More

Accommodation

Private Room - WITH meals per night

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Private Room - NO meals

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Shared Room - WITH meals, per person per night

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Shared Room - NO meals, per person per night

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Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

Private room with one or two beds Read More

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

On-your-own breakfast: Center Kitchen. Eggs, milk, bread, cereal, fruit provided. Your own food welcome, may be cooked in Kitchen. Lunch/Dinner served, main dish+salad bar. Sun coffee hour after Mass Read More

What's Included

Private room
Meals
Prayer with the Sisters

What's Not Included

Spiritual Direction. This is extra and may be available at additional fee if arranged when registering.

Customer Reviews

4.85 out of 5.0 average rating

Marie • Mar 20, 2025

5.0

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Contemplative Retreat

I have been to St Placid Priory several times. It is so peaceful and welcoming. I always come away feeling rested and cared for. This last weekend in Lent was just what I needed to refresh my Contemplative and centering prayer practice. I met and engaged with folks from other faith backgrounds and appreciated sharing our stories and experiences. I learned a lot. From walks in nature to delicious meals and comfy cozy accomodations, the retreat center calmed my weary heart. My only wish is that it lasted longer. The sisters are and support staff were so kind. Read More

Karen • Mar 18, 2025

5.0

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What a wonderful oasis!

Everything about the experience contributed to a deep sense of peace and renewal by the end of my stay. Room was immaculate and comfortable, infused with the spirit of its patron saint Gertrude. Meals with the sisters were delicious and engaging. Each sister I encountered showed an interest in me as an individual. Praying with the sisters was moving and established a calm, centered focus for the day. Read More

Rufo • Mar 13, 2025

5.0

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One of my happy places

Just returned from an overnight retreat at St Placid. The accommodations were comfy and the food bountiful and good. Best part was being able to be in prayers with the sisters during the liturgy of hours as well as Sunday Mass, lived how welcomed I was made to feel at the Priory. I urge all people Catholic and non to try and spend a weekend there. Such a relaxing and powerful experience! Read More

Teresa • Mar 06, 2025

5.0

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Restful Reflecting

What a privilege to be folded into the priory for a few day. To close out the noise of my daily life with good rest, prayer, reflection, spiritual direction and a welcoming community. Thank you for opening your center to be a healing haven for me! I hope to return. Read More

Stephanie • Mar 06, 2025

1.0

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Disappointed with the experience

Regarding my experience, unfortunately both my in person interaction and emails felt unwelcome and came across rude. I understand that tone can sometimes be misinterpreted, but the overall approach didn’t feel warm or professional. I was not able to relax or find peace here. Did not enjoy my stay Read More