Retreat houses around Long Island
(Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa)
The places to go for silent reflection range from a magnificent mansion run by Jesuit priests to a small but homey residence in Mount Sinai hosted by friars. While most of the retreats are based in a particular religion, they are open to all.
"We have such a noisy culture," says Sister Margaret Rohde, director of Cenacle Retreat Center in Ronkonkoma. "Silence is a way to connect with our deepest self."
If you're ready to enter a world of no chatter, here are some options.
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Cenacle Retreat Center Labyrinth 310 Cenacle Rd. Ronkonkoma Labyrinth: Check website for guided walks. This 36-foot-wide, 11-circuit labyrinth is based on the Chartres ...
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Cormaria Retreat House Religious institution 77 Bay St. Sag Harbor Retreat house in Suffolk County, NY ...
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Global Harmony House 46 S. Middle Neck Rd. Great Neck Located in Nassau County, New York ...
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Science of Spirituality Meditation Center Community 79 County Line Rd. Amityville Organization committed to spirituality based on meditation and service to others. ...
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