St. Francis Retreat Center

St. Francis Retreat Center, a ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the St. Barbara Province, located in historic San Juan Bautista, California, provides a peaceful and contemplative environment conducive for renewal of mind, body and soul that helps build community and a sense of service to others. In the Spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, the Center’s staff commits itself to stewardship of the earth by honoring and preserving the Center’s natural surroundings while extending hospitality and spiritual support to peoples of all faiths. The Center’s core values are: Franciscan Spirituality, Hospitality, Spiritual Support, and Stewardship of the Earth.