Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center is a year-round, non-profit, interfaith retreat and conference center founded by the Daughters of Mary & Joseph. At our retreat center you will experience eight acres of scenic beauty located on a hilltop in Palos Verdes. The mission of the center is to provide a nurturing environment of peace and tranquility. Through our programs and hospitality, we create opportunities for the personal and spiritual growth of each person who comes to our sacred grounds. On weekdays and weekends, individuals and groups gather at this “center on the hill†for a brief respite from their personal cares and worldly pursuits. They find a peaceful, inspirational environment, conducive to thoughtful exploration of both spiritual and temporal matters.Our Mission
The Mary & Joseph Retreat Center’s mission is to provide an environment of serenity, prayer, and natural beauty. Through programs and hospitality, the retreat center creates opportunities for the personal and spiritual growth of each person who comes to these sacred grounds. The retreat center hosts educational, religious, corporate, 12-Step, and other groups whose programs are compatible with our spirit.
Our Sponsored Program
Events created by our own retreat center staff and presenters comprise our Sponsored Program.
These events include:
Day and Evening Retreats
Weekend Retreats
Extended Retreats & Private Retreats
Special Workshops and Events
You can see detailed information on all of our sponsored programs by clicking on the sections tabbed above. Recently offered topics include: contemplative prayer, forgiveness, spiritual direction, 12 Step issues, scripture and health topics.
Our Hosted Program
“Bring Your Own Group†and let Mary & Joseph host your retreat!
Come and be our guests! See "Our Center" above for information on what our facility has to offer your group's retreat.
The Center welcomes non-profit groups, churches, faculties, community service organizations, spiritual and personal development programs for day or overnight retreats that are consistent with our mission.
Our facilities include meeting rooms set-up to meet your needs, overnight accommodations, delicious meals served buffet style, a friendly & caring staff, serene gardens, chapel and bookstore.
Local, national and international groups come to the retreat center throughout the year.
Some of our recent guests include:
Marriage Encounter,
Catholic Men’s Fellowship,
Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Presbytery of the Pacific,
Unitarian Universalist Ministers,
St. John’s Seminary,
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,
Kaiser Permanente,
National Association of Mental Health
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and the League of Women Voters.
For availability, costs and reservations call Sydne Yanko-Jongbloed at (310) 377-4867 x258 or email to Sydne
