Elijah's Rest Priory is a rural house of contemplative prayer in the Carmelite Tradition. It is also the home of the Carmelite Friars who minister at St. Boniface and St. Therese Parishes, who share their space with those who wish to spend time in retreat.
The Priory has three guest suites available for retreat, is comfortably furnished and is air-conditioned. Friars invite retreat guests to join them in Morning and Evening Prayer, daily Eucharist, and in their more formal evening meal. The kitchen is open and available for breakfast and lunch in a more casual manner. Particular dietary needs can be met with advance notice.
In addition to the Priory Suites, there are two hermitages available for someone wishing to experience more silence and solitude as an integral part of their retreat. Each hermitage provides room and facilities for food preparation (should a guest choose to be in more intense solitude). The hermitages also include a comfortable bathroom, bedroom and common room.
There is ample space outdoors for walking and enjoying the quiet and calm of rural Kansas. The types of retreats available are Directed or Private. The usual stipend per day is $75.00. Spiritual Direction is also available and a fee schedule is determined by the Spiritual Director and the individual.
Please phone or write Fr. David Simpson, O. Carm. for further information and reservations: (630) 536 - 7866 or [email protected].