In the Dominican and Franciscan traditions we choose to live simply, to create beauty, to respect Earth and all beings and to share the learned wisdom as co-creators with the Divine for a sustainable future.

Accommodations - Our guest houses, mostly private rooms, accommodate 28, have bright comfortable lounge areas with large picture windows and outdoor decks.

Meals - The food served is prepared with care and attention to good health and well-being. Meals are mostly vegetarian with an occasional fish, chicken or meat entre. Those with special dietary needs that cannot be reasonably accommodated will be asked to provide for themselves.

Meeting Areas - Our guests will find inviting conference areas, comfortable meeting rooms, a spacious art studio with panoramic picture window view of the woods. All facilities are air conditioned and heated.

Sabbatical Schedule - Most programs are presented during the morning with afternoons free, allowing time to walk, rest, continue working with clay, basketry or watercolors, have a massage or meet for spiritual companioning. Usually one or two days a week are scheduled as free days, so participants can visit the beautiful beaches, sculpture and flower gardens and explore historic Charleston.