Welcome to the St Francis Retreat Centre
for Retreats, Days of Prayer, Conferences and Workshops
The Retreat Centre is a ministry of the Order of Friars Minor, brothers and priests following in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi. It is open to many different faiths and groups for Retreats, Days of Prayer, Conferences and Workshops.
The Centre is located in three hectares of park-like surroundings 20 minutes from Auckland Airport. The surrounding grounds provide a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere for all who visit.
The Centre is staffed by Franciscan Friars and dedicated lay people who carry on the Franciscan Spirit of hospitality and peace.
We welcome you.
Upcoming Retreats at St Francis
Please check out our Retreat Programmes page for our retreat schedule. You can book your spot online.
If you have any other queries please email admin@stfrancisretreatcentre.org.nz or call 09 625 6651
Time Out Days
Wed 20 Jul | Tue 23 Aug | Tue 20 Sep | Tue 18 Oct | Tue 22 Nov | Tue 6 Dec
$30pp with lunch provided
A 'Time Out Day' is a day divided into 3 parts beginning with a opening session at 9.30am, followed by midday prayer at noon and then a final session at 2pm. Between sessions everyone is invited to prayerfully reflect on the material presented by one of our retreat staff. The cost is $30 pp with a tasty lunch provided. Booking is essential for catering purposes.
24hr Quietude (Fri - Sat)
15 - 16 Jul | 16 - 17 Sep | 18 - 19 Nov
$120pp/24 hr, all food and accommodation included
For those who seek a short retreat. Our 24hr Quietude Retreats begin on Friday with prayer and rest, continuing on to Saturday with a day of reflection, contemplation and prayer. Booking is essential.
24Hr Prayer Retreat
Sat 6 Aug 3pm - Sun 7 Aug 3pm
(Earlybird before 17 Jul $130pp/24hr includes accommodation + food, $150pp/24hr from 18 Jul)
Join us for a reflective prayer retreat for talks on prayer, with time for personal prayer, Holy Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. Booking is essential for catering purposes. Click below for the retreat schedule info or to book.
Introduction to Christian Meditation
Sat 27 Aug 10am - 4pm
(Earlybird $65pp before 25 Jul, $80pp from 25 Jul, includes retreat and lunch)
Are you wishing to deepen your faith? Have you ever wondered what is meant by prayer of the heart, by the prayer of presence? Have you wondered if meditation is indeed Christian, yet had a feeling it was something you’d like to explore? Does contemplative prayer beckon?
