Spiritual Retreats and Enneagram Events
Visitation Monastery in Mobile, AL, Individually Directed Silent Retreats
November 4-8, 2026
Come away awhile and, like Elijah, let the storm, the earthquake, and the fire pass by. In the quiet beauty of the Visitation monastery, rest and reverently listen for the loving voice of the One who created and cares for you through spiritual direction.
Join us for extended-day individually directed silent retreats. Enter into silence and meet daily with your assigned spiritual director for 30-45 minutes to deepen your experience. You can sign up for 1-4 nights.
Hosted by the Ignatian Spirituality Center (ISC) at Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL. Spiritual direction will be provided by experienced affiliated Spiritual Directors, graduates of Spring Hill College. Mary is often scheduled to serve as an onsite spiritual director for this retreat, incorporating elements of Ignatian Spirituality and Enneagram coaching to enhance your personal journey.
At the Visitation Convent with its gated grounds with trees hanging with Spanish Moss, you are roomed in a historical building next to the renaissance-style chapel. Experience the cloistered nuns of the Monastery of the Visitation, Sacred Heart Chapel, who sing at daily 7:00 am Mass. Lovely "food angels" bring healthy, tasty homecooked meals three times a day to serve to retreatants in the dining room.
If you would like more info about Spiritual Direction or the retreat, please contact Mary using the contact form on this website.
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