Christians know Bethany as the home of Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, a place of hospitality where Martha served Jesus.
Away from the demands of public life, Bethany was a place of intimacy where Jesus and his friends could share their faith, their dreams.
In Bethany Mary enjoyed sitting at Jesus' feet as a disciple. In Bethany Jesus raised Lazarus to new life. To Bethany Jesus went for comfort and friendship before his passion.
Like its namesake, Bethany Retreat House is a place apart to spend time with God. It offers hospitality, beauty, and encouragement for prayer and discipleship.
Bethany Retreat House is open to women and men of all faiths, to laity, clergy, and religious who seek its silent atmosphere for prayer and reflection.
Current Events
PHJC Open Poetry Contest
DONALDSON, IN -- Do you or someone you know enjoy writing poetry? We would love to read it! The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center is sponsoring a free intergenerational poetry contest open to all ages and residents of Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Learn More.
July 13-14 - Enneagram Workshops
Bethany Retreat House will offer two enneagram workshops which can be taken singly or together. Registration brochures will be available and posted on this site in the near future. Read More
Save the Date
20th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, September 30
Bethany Retreat House will commemorate its 20th anniversary with a special celebration. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2:00 pm event at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Hammond, Indiana.
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Additional Resources
befriend your inner self
pray and reflect
enjoy silence and solitude
discover God in the neighborhood
walk with a spiritual companion
savor a couple hours of quiet space
renew your energy for life and ministry