What is the process of reserving space for a retreat?
Simply contact our Guest Services Manager to start the process.  Once details such as dates, times, meeting space requirements, and meals are confirmed, we will send a contract and deposit request based on the total estimated cost of the retreat. This deposit is due when booking your retreat in order to hold your dates. Please review our Terms and Conditions for space rental.  We ask for a final guest count 1 week prior to your arrival.  An accurate count allows us to control the cost of your event by ensuring proper staffing and food purchases. A final invoice will be sent following the retreat based on that number, or the actual count if the actual number is higher.
 
Do we need a minimum number of guests to hold a retreat?
To keep resources available for larger groups, we ask for a minimum of 20 guests to Fatima Retreat House for weekend retreats.  Smaller groups may rent as space permits.  Space may be available for any size group through the week. Our Retreat House can accommodate groups up to 80 for overnight stays.   When a small group has scheduled an event in the Retreat House, we may schedule other groups at the same time in other conference spaces. Any group may rent the entire house, depending upon availability.  Please inquire with our Guest Services Manager as to availability, options and pricing. 

How do meals work?
Meals are served in our dining room. Breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m., lunch at 12:00 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:00 p.m.  To ensure adequate staffing, we ask all groups to adhere to these meal times when planning their agenda.  Due to capacity limits in our dining rooms, groups of 73 or more may be asked to split into two groups with staggered meal times or to use 2 rooms to accommodate their groups as space permits.
 
Can groups provide their own meals?
Fatima employs a full kitchen staff, therefore we do not allow groups to cook, bring in or cater their own meals. Unfortunately, due to licensing and insurance reasons, commercial kitchens are not available for guest use. For guests with medical dietary restrictions, our staff will prepare foods accordingly. For guests needing to bring their own specialty food items, refrigeration and a microwave are available for guest use.
 
What is included in a meeting room rental?
All tables and chairs will be set up by our staff to your specification prior to your arrival. Other extras that are included at no additional cost in a meeting space are: A projector, screen, podium, whiteboards, easels, microphones and sound system, TV, DVD Player, etc. Coffee, tea, water, iced and lemonade are always available in our dining room self-serve area. Outdoor fire pits must be scheduled and available for a nominal fee that covers required employee supervision and wood. Please let us know what you will need when you plan your retreat and ahead of your arrival.
 Does the retreat Center provide towels and linens?
Yes, the Retreat Center provides bedding and towels in each room.

Can we bring in our own snacks and beverages? Is there a fridge where they can be stored?
Yes, we allow groups to bring in their own commercially prepared snacks and beverages for their meeting space. There is a public refrigerator/freezer in the Lower Level in which cold items can be stored. To keep the woodland critters away, we insist that all snacks be stored securely overnight in storage tubs provided by us. The Retreat House can also provide snacks to your meeting space for a nominal charge – ask our Guest Services Manager for details.
 
Are there normal daily times for Mass and Confession at the Retreat Center?
The Retreat House does not have set times for daily Mass or Confessions. Groups that arrange for their own priest to celebrate Mass or hear confessions are welcome to use our Chapel. We have everything needed for Mass and Adoration in our Sacristy. We refer all others to St. Matthew Catholic Church for Mass and confessions, which is less than three miles away.