Host Your Own Event
A peaceful space to gather, reflect, and renew
- 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 Next Retreat or Event
Looking for the perfect place to gather, reflect, or celebrate? Whether you’re planning a meeting, daytime event, family celebration, an overnight retreat, or a personal getaway, Mary & Joseph Retreat Center offers a peaceful setting, thoughtful amenities, and supportive staff to help bring your vision to life. Explore our options — and let us help you create an experience that’s meaningful, memorable, and truly restorative.
Day Events and Retreats
Host your next gathering in a peaceful, fully-equipped setting. Ideal for workshops, group meetings, or family celebrations.
Overnight Retreats
Step away for a multi-day experience designed for deeper reflection, renewal, and connection. Perfect for weekend or extended retreats.
Personal Retreats
Take a solo break to rest, pray, and reset. Whether for a day or overnight, enjoy quiet time in a serene environment at your own pace.
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.
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