Day Events and Retreats
Create a meaningful experience in a space designed for connection and renewal.
- NSerene, natural setting
- NSupportive on-site staff
- NIndoor or outdoor space options
- NHealthy dining options
- NSpiritual environment
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NOptional marketing support
The Perfect Venue for Your Daytime Event or Family Celebration
Need a beautiful, peaceful venue for a one-day event, meeting, or staff training? Mary & Joseph Retreat Center offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for daytime programs of all kinds.
From leadership workshops and ministry gatherings to creative retreats and family celebrations, our facilities provide a refreshing change of pace from the typical meeting room. Enjoy access to conference amenities, onsite catering options, and our tranquil grounds—all designed to make your daytime event productive, meaningful, and stress-free.
Meeting rooms arranged for your needs
Flexible meeting spaces are set up to support your group’s needs—whether quiet reflection, collaborative discussion, or guided instruction. We’ll arrange the room layout, seating, and A/V equipment to fit your retreat’s unique goals.
Outdoor spaces for quiet reflection
Step outside and find peace in our beautifully landscaped grounds. From shaded walking paths to quiet garden nooks, and Labyrinth, our outdoor spaces invite you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself and the natural world.
Chapel
Our Chapel is a peaceful, light-filled space that seats up to 100 guests and is available for prayer, meditation, and group services. Located near the guest rooms and Lounge, it offers a sacred atmosphere for worship, reflection, or quiet time alone. Many retreat groups incorporate the Chapel into their schedule for Mass, prayer services, or guided meditations.
Healthy Curated Menus
Enjoy nourishing meals each day of your retreat. Our kitchen offers fresh, balanced dishes made with care. Mealtimes are a chance to slow down, connect, and feel restored from the inside out.
Please contact us to reserve your meals in advance.
Coffee & Tea service
Stay refreshed throughout your retreat with complimentary coffee, tea, and water, available throughout the day.
A variety of local, national, and international groups come to the retreat center throughout the year.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Friars of the Sick and Poor
St. John’s Seminary
Salesian Sisters
Marriage Encounter
Catholic Men’s Fellowship
LA Archdiocese Diaconate
Ascension Lutheran Church
Mount Olive Baptist Church
National Associate of Mental Health
Providence Health Care
CA Association of Independent Schools
Kaiser Permanente South Bay
Marymount College
League of Women Voters
Vipassana Meditation
Compassionate Service Society
Holy Family High School
Additional Offerings
To help make your retreat as enriching and seamless as possible, we offer optional support tailored to your needs. Experienced facilitators can lead custom programs to enhance your retreat with spiritual direction, reflection activities, or themed workshops. Plus, our dedicated host support team is here to assist with everything from setup and logistics to promotional materials—so you can focus on your group while we handle the details.
Group Facilitators
If you're looking to add spiritual depth, reflection, or intentional structure to your retreat, we’re here to help.
Experienced facilitators will work with you to create a customized program for parish and school staff days of renewal, graduation, and Labyrinth walks.
Facilitators are great for:
- NSchool Faculty & Administration Retreats
- N8th Grade Graduations and Student Milestones
- NLabyrinth Walks
- NAnd More!!
Additional Information: Facilitator fees are added to your event cost, according to the length of the retreat at Mary & Joseph Retreat Center. Please contact us at least one month in advance to inquire about availability.
Host Support
Our dedicated staff is here to ensure your event runs smoothly — from planning to departure. Whether you need help coordinating logistics, setting up your space, or promoting your event, we offer hands-on support to lighten your load and help you focus on what matters most: creating a meaningful experience for your group.
Retreat host support includes:
- NDedicated on-site team to assist with coordination and logistics
- NSpiritual direction rooms, the Labyrinth, Gardens, and Chapel
- NA/V Setup and on-site technical support
- NGraphic design and flyer creation for event promotion
- NPromotional support through our website, social media, and email newsletters
A Setting That Inspires Stillness & Connection
Located in the rolling hills of Palos Verdes, our Center offers a peaceful, natural environment that encourages rest, focus, and deeper connection—away from the noise of daily life. Groups come here not just to meet—but to reflect, transform, and grow together.
Whether your retreat is rooted in spirituality, creativity, healing, leadership, or recovery support, our team is here to help you bring it to life.
