In addition to our prayerful support and communion with our fellow consecrated women, we are pleased to offer a place of retreat and renewal for them at Karol Kottage.

SOLITUDE

Located about 50 miles west of Phoenix, Arizona, Our Lady of Solitude Monastery is located deep within the great Sonoran desert. The surrounding desert areas provide opportunities for hiking and alone time with the Lord.

SILENCE

Often retreatants comment that the silence here is almost audible. Our hope is that the quiet atmosphere of our desert oasis will provide retreatants with a unique opportunity to listen to the voice of the Lord undisturbed.

ENCOUNTER

Consecrated Women are welcome to spend time in Eucharistic Adoration throughout the day in Our Lady of Solitude Chapel. Also Karol Kottage Guest House provides a quiet and private place for prayer and relaxation.

Karol Kottage is a charming and cozy guest house that is used for the nuns’ families and is located on the grounds of Our Lady of Solitude Monastery, just steps away from the Chapel.  When not in use for our families, we welcome Consecrated Women for silent retreats. Karol Kottage also lends itself well to Religious Communities looking for a gathering place for communal time and prayer.  There is a conference room with white board available upon request that can be used for such group gatherings.

The open floor plan includes four bedroom (sleeps 5) kitchen, three bathrooms, living room, laundry facilities, 2 small porches.  Sheets, towels, shampoo and body wash are provided.  Wifi is available upon request.

The Clergy Guest House is a 5 bedroom retreat house complete with full kitchen, laundry facilities, private chapel, several indoor and outdoor sitting areas, and small library.  WiFi is available upon request.  The Guest House is located just steps away from Our Lady of Solitude Chapel.

Each room is supplied with a bed, linens, and a comfortable chair – much as a monastic cell.  Every two bedrooms share a full bathroom.  One bedroom has a private full bathroom.  Showers are stocked with towels, shampoo, and body wash.

There is a common room with TV and DVD player.

Note: The Retreat House is a no smoking facility.

While we do not charge for accommodations, donations are greatly appreciated and assist with defraying the costs involved with upkeep of the guest house.  Suggested donation per night is $40.

The Monastery is located approximately 1 hour west of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.  Typically we are unable to provide transportation to and from the airport. Most retreatants rent a car, as Uber and Lyft are not readily available in Tonopah due to our remote location.

We ask that retreatants arrive at the Monastery no later than 6:30 p.m. for check-in.

Karol Kottage has a full kitchen available for retreatants.  Currently we do not offer meals for those staying in Karol Kottage.  However there is ample space available in the refrigerator and freezer for retreatants to bring their own groceries. The nearest grocery store is located on Watson Rd in Buckeye.

Consecrated Women Retreat

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