on Lake Winnebago
4800 Fahrnwald Road
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Voice: (920) 231-9060
Toll free in WI: 800-962-7330
office@jesuitretreathouse.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to Frequently Asked Questions we receive by people interested in coming for a retreat. If you do not find the answer to your question here, feel free to contact us in person. We would love to hear from you.
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What kinds of retreats do you offer? How are the retreats different?We offer four kinds of retreats:
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Is this a silent retreat?All of our retreats are silent. Back to Top |
Do I have to be a Catholic to attend retreats?No. All denominations are welcome here. Back to Top |
Do I have to be married to attend a couples' retreat?No. The couples' retreat weekend, we welcome couples who are married, engaged, or seriously considering engagement/marriage. Marriage is a lifelong commitment and it is entirely appropriate to want to make a retreat with your husband- or wife-to-be in order to learn more about the role of God and spirituality in marriage. Many couples who attend this weekend continue to make the retreat throughout the years to help them to reconnect at different stages of their marriage. Back to Top |
How do I register?Online registration is now available! Please click here to login and/or create a new account. You can still register by mail, if desired. To register by mail, you can use the form found on the registration web page or in any of our schedules. Send the form in with your non-refundable, non-transferable $50 reservation gift to: Jesuit Retreat House We accept reservations with room deposits on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a confirmation card in the mail. Back to Top |
How much does a retreat cost?Visit the section on pricing for suggested donations. Back to Top |
What time should I arrive?Weekend, 12-step, and couples' retreats begin with dinner on Thursday evening at 7:15 p.m. and close on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. after lunch. The first evening of a directed retreat begins with a 5:00 p.m. social, with dinner at 6:00 p.m. Holy week retreats begin on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. and end Saturday after lunch at 1:00 p.m. Back to Top |
Is the retreat house handicapped accessible?Yes. We also have a limited number of rooms available for the physically challenged which are equipped with a private bath. Back to Top |
Will I share a room?Each retreatant has a private room. There are sinks and mirrors in all rooms. Bathrooms and showers are nearby. Back to Top |
Is there a phone in my room?No. If you need to make a phone call, there is a phone available. You may give the retreat house number for emergencies. We will get any messages to you. Back to Top |
Do you have a cell phone policy?Yes. In the interest of allowing all retreatants to immerse themselves fully in retreats, we discourage the use of cell phones in the retreat house. When a phone rings, it distracts others who are trying to pray. If you will be bringing your cell phone into the house, please be sure that your ringer is turned off. Cell phone calls should not be made from anywhere in the retreat house, including the private bedrooms and the grounds surrounding the house, as talking disrupts the silence that is a valued part of the retreat experience. If you must make a cell phone call, please do so from inside your car in the parking lot. This way you will not interrupt the experience for others. Back to Top |
Do I need to bring my own towels and/ or sheets?One set of towels is provided. Bed linens are provided. An extra blanket and pillow are in the dresser in each room. Back to Top |
Do I need to bring my own bible?No, there is a bible in each room.> Back to Top |
Is the retreat house air-conditioned?There is a fan in each room and most of the house is air-conditioned. The chapel, lounge, and dining room are air-conditioned also. Back to Top |
May I smoke at the retreat house?Jesuit Retreat House is a smoke-free facility. However, you may smoke outside at designated areas. Back to Top |
Do you offer any recreation?We have bikes available (seasonally), and an exercise room available at all times. It is safe to walk or jog outside on the grounds and surrounding area. In the winter, retreatants may bring cross country skis or sleds to enjoy the grounds. We have the Fr. Roets, S.J. Memorial Walkway on the grounds which meanders along the lakeshore. There are benches, swings, and a bridge along the way. Lawn chairs are available seasonally. Back to Top |
What do I wear?Dress is casual, but should be appropriate. Shoes or sandals should be worn in the house. We have four seasons and it is recommended to dress for the time of year you will be here. Back to Top |
What if I forget to bring something?We have notebooks, and basic toiletries available. Ask in the office if you need something – we will do our best to get it for you. Back to Top |
What if I have special dietary needs?It is encouraged that you bring your own foods for special needs. We offer a menu that accommodates most everyone. All meals are buffet style. Snacks, fruit, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and spring water are available at all times. We also have a refrigerator for retreatant use. Should you have questions, please write about them in the "additional notes" section of the registration sheet or in the notes field in the online registration form. Back to Top |
Who do I make my check payable to?You may make out your non-refundable, non-transferable registration gift check to: Jesuit Retreat House. Back to Top |
What if all of my questions were not answered here?Feel free to contact the Jesuit Retreat House office with any remaining questions you may have. The contact information is here. Back to Top |
