Retreat Center
All sessions are at Shalom Retreat Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Shalom is a retreat center of the Franciscan sisters, and is located in a separate building on their large Mount St. Francis campus at the northeast edge of Dubuque. A walk about two blocks in length gives one a glimpse of the Mississippi River below. Shalom has a large space for presentations and worship in the former, renovated convent chapel , smaller meeting rooms, and a lovely dining room arranged for table conversation. Each participant has a private bedroom. The food is very good, and there is an option to schedule a massage with Integrated Wellness that is located in the same building. In addition, retreatants are welcome to spend quiet time in the beautiful, warm chapel in the main building of Mount St. Francis.
Shalom Retreat Center is 95 miles from Madison, 78 from Cedar Rapids, 175 from Chicago, and 175 from Rochester, Minn.
"I think the program was wonderful! It's given me new tools, skills, awareness, practices. I feel I've grown personally as well as spiritually. The environment is so enriching and full. The covenant group is the best!! I can't begin to describe the impact it has had on me. I feel transformed, at least in certain areas. I wish it was longer." –Graduate
"The program has been very informative in an area I have had little to no experience. I have grown a great deal through knowledge and processing with my covenant group."–Graduate