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  Benedict







  Retreat & Conference Center

Description: St.







  Benedict







  Lodge - 56630 North Bank Road - McKenzie Bridge, Oregon 97413

Description: St.







 Benedict Lodge

St. Benedict Retreat and Conference Center
A Ministry of The Western Dominican Province
Located 50 miles east of Eugene, Oregon, on the McKenzie River

at the edge of the Willamette National Forest.
70 acres of wooded grounds, bounded on one side by the "wild and scenic" McKenzie River, and on the other, by the national forest. To contact us:

Saint Benedict Lodge
56630 North Bank Road
McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413

by telephone, call: 541-822-3572
by email sblodge@opwest.org

 

Directions to St. Benedict Lodge

Arriving via Interstate 5:

Take exit # 194A (Springfield). This will place you on Highway 105/126 east. Follow this highway a few miles until it ends, turning left (east) onto Highway 126. Drive approx. one hour along the McKenzie highway to milepost 50 and the village of McKenzie Bridge. Immediately before the small McKenzie Bridge store, make a gentle left onto North Bank Rd. Drive 1/2 mile up North Bank to St. Benedict Lodge on the right.

Arriving via Sisters:

Take highway 126 driving west out of Sisters (in the summer highway 242 is open and is a scenic but very curvy option). A few miles after crossing the Santiam Pass, be sure to take the left turn marked "Eugene" (not going onto Salem) and then 4 miles later take the left turn again marked "Eugene" (not going onto Albany) The first village and sign of habitation will be McKenzie Bridge. Immediately after passing the small McKenzie Bridge store, make a very sharp right turn onto North Bank Rd. 1/2 mile up North Bank is St. Benedict's on the right.

 

 

St. Benedict's Lodge on TV!!!

Click on the title above to watch a video clip about St. Benedict's Lodge broadcast on KEZI TV in Eugene! (They now have a brief ad before our 3 minute segment.)

 

Upcoming Retreats

sponsored by St. Benedict Lodge Retreat Center

 

Women's Prayer Day

Tuesday, June 5 , 2012

9:30 AM to 4:00 PM:

 

The Theme will be "St. John and Me" - reflections on the gospel and 1st letter of St. John.

The person of honor will be Sr. John Backenstos 

  Each women will be given a room for private use.

Coffee & Rolls at 9:30 AM, Lunch at Noon, ending with Mass at 3:00 PM.

Cost:$15.00 - Send Registration Form and fee to:
Saint Benedict Lodge
56630 North Bank Road
McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413

Contact St. Benedict's (541) 822-3572, Linda Beach (541 747-1064) or Peggy Hayward (541 822-6087)


 

2012 Men's Retreat
Friday, June 8 ~ Sunday, June 10, 2012

            Theme -   "Male Spirituality" -  Jung, Richard Rohr, and Ourselves!  

             Presenter: Fr. Kieran Healy, O.P.   Director, St. Benedict Retreat; former Novice Director, Student Master, and Missionary to Kenya.

      "The retreat offers you the opportunity to take time for yourself, to enjoy the beauty of the river and the forest, and to get in touch with your own form of Spirituality." 

   The Cost $90 dollars per person:  This covers private room, 5 meals, and the conferences. Bring your own bedding. The retreat will start with dinner Friday (sign in 4:00 p.m., refreshments 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m.)  and ends after Mass and brunch on Sunday, roughly noontime.

    To find out more or to register, contact us at St. Benedict's, 541 822-3572 or sblodge@opwest.org., or 56630 North Bank Road, McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413.  A $25 deposite holds your spot.

 

 


Women's Fall Retreat
September 28 ~ 30, 2012

Theme: TBA

Presenter: TBA

Friday afternoon through Sunday noon. Cost: $90.00/single room ~ $70/double room

($30.00 deposit required with registration). See Registration Form.
Inquire: sblodge@opwest.org or call (541) 822-3572

 

HOLY WEEK RETREAT 2013

March 28th to March 31 

 

Holy Week Retreat Information

Click here for details

 

Salmon House
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Mini-kitchen, full disability-accessible bath,
two bedrooms, each with two twin beds

Donation requested: $80 for 2 persons  $120 for 4, two night minimum stay

Inquire: sblodge@opwest.org or call (541) 822-3572

 

 

GROUP RETREATS & CONFERENCES

St. Benedict is a Roman Catholic Retreat Center and makes its facilities available to groups to conduct their own retreats and gatherings year round. In order to fulfill its mission the first priority for booking the Retreat Center is given to Catholic Church groups Then, in descending order, "self-help" groups such as AA and the like; university and college sponsored organizations; non-affiliated, individual groups; commercial or business groups. 

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 Bank RoadThe Retreat Center is located 50 miles east of Eugene, Oregon, just one half mile off of the McKenzie Highway 126, at McKenzie Bridge.  Although St. Benedict is at the edge of the Willamette National Forest our elevation is only 1400' and snow seldom isolates us or presents any serious inconvenience during the winter months.  Access to the Retreat Center from Interstate Highway 5 is always open and an easy one hour driveDescription: St. Benedict







 Sign on North Bank Road

The rates vary according to the group, with the best rates given to Catholic youth groups during the school year.  Groups pay from $22.00 to $26.00 per person, per night and have minimum numbers in the range of 35 - 45 required for each night, depending on the season. Details concerning use and rates are subject to change without notice.  Please contact St. Benedict directly to determine exact usage and rate conditions. 

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 St. Benedict LodgeThe Retreat Center is never used by more than one group at a time and can accommodate a maximum of 82 persons if every bed is used according to the following breakdown: 44 persons in private, one-bed rooms; 20 persons in five rooms that each have 2 bunk beds; and 12 persons in a dormitory which has 6 bunk beds.  All of these rooms are on the second floor of three A-frame buildings and are not 'wheelchair accessible.' 

There is a ground floor building which has two bedrooms that share a bath and can accommodate six persons sleeping in three bunk beds. 

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 Typical room







 in main buildingsGuest should bring their own twin-sized linen, blankets and towels (or sleeping bag). No linens or blankets are available. 

All groups that come to the Retreat Center have access to the fully equipped kitchen and dining room where they can either prepare their own meals or bring someone to cook.  St. Benedict's does not provide meal service but can offer names of cooks who can be hired by the group. 

Weekends require a two night minimum and scheduling is often done a year or more in advance. Description:







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 McKenzie River looking ustream However, there are often cancellations and groups are encouraged to check in the event that a desired date just might be available. 

St. Benedict Retreat Center is owned and operated by the Dominican Friars of the Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus.  If a group wishes to make use of our staff in developing a retreat for your group, please feel free to make inquiries.  We are always ready to offer what help we can.. 

 

Private Retreats
available on a limited basis.



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 HouseBesides the two rooms of Salmon House, the two rooms of our Guest Cabin at St. Benedict Retreat Center are also available for private retreats.  The River Room has two twin-sized beds and the Cascade Room has a queen-sized bed.  Both rooms are self-contained rooms with private baths and are complete with all appropriate linens and towels. Both rooms are also completely furnished with microwave, coffee maker, TV/VCR and gas fire-stove heating. Both rooms have a view of the river. Suggested minimum donation for these two rooms is $40.00 per night, single occupancy and $70.00 per night, double occupancy.
 

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 RoomPrivateRetreatants have use of an adjoining lounge/kitchen where they can spend private time and prepare food that they have brought. 

 

PrivateRetreatants have the option (and, indeed, are encourage) to join the Dominican Community in  Prayer.  Morning Prayer and Daily Mass is at 8:00 A.M. Monday through Friday. Office of Readings is at 7:30 a.m. and Evening Prayer is at 5:10 P.M.  These communal prayers are held in the main chapel Easter through All Saints Day (good weather), and in the Dominican residence chapel from All Saints Day to Easter (colder weather). Confession, counseling, and spiritual direction are available upon request. 

 

 Contact the  Retreat Center Director or the Chaplain for details and/or reservations, or write:

St. Benedict Retreat Center
56630 North Bank RD
McKenzie Bridge, OR  97413

 

Chapel and Liturgical Schedule

 

St. Benedict Chapel
Available for Prayer, Meditation and Liturgy.
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  decorated
Saturday Vigil Mass is at 5:30 PM
Sunday Mass is at 9:30 AM. 

Weekday Mass is at 8:00 A.M. Monday through Friday. Office of Readings is at 7:30 A.M. Morning prayer is with Mass at 8:00 A.M.  Evening Prayer is at 5:10 P.M.


 

For information about retreat registration and costs, contact:

St. Benedict Retreat Center via email, snail mail, or telephone.


If you  have questions about the ministry and programs at St. Benedict's
use the link above or contact the Director or the Chaplain. 
  Suggestions are always welcome. 

For suggestions or comments about our web page, send an email to Fr. LaSalle
Last updated: April 18, 2012