Catholic Retreat, House, Center, Florida

ROOMS
The Open Gate has 14 guest rooms. 12 with 2 full-sized beds in each room, 1 single and one master suite with a queen bed. Eight are located in our cloister wing of the common center with semi-private baths between the rooms. The master and single guestrooms are located in the attached apartment wing of the center behind the kitchen. The other 4 bedrooms are located behind All Saints Oratory and conference center. Our rooms are oversized so extra beds can be accommodated based on the number and type of retreat group attending

MEALS
We offer healthy and delicious home-cooked meals, always present to the reality that many will not eat as well as we will.

Breakfast: Granola cereal and yogurt, fresh-baked morning breads and muffins, and juice. Sunday morning is homemade pancakes as well as the normal fare.

Lunch: Harvest-style cobb salads with fresh greens accompanied by an assortment of dried fruits, cheeses and veggies. We also offer an apple and cheese plate.

Dinner: Chicken or fish, roasted ragout of vegetables, potatoes, salad and dessert.

The Open Gate also will accomodate individuals with special dietary needs or requirements, such as those with wheat or nut allergies and those who are on a strict vegetarian diet

Iced tea, lemonade and water are served with all meals, as well as coffee and hot tea throughout the day

NOTE: If arrival is expected for your group after 6 p.m. on Friday, we will offer a light dinner of salads, soup and bread

Services and Amenities

All Saints Oratory and Conference Center (accommodates up to 60)
Common Center Living Room
Large Dining Room
Master Library
Nature walk
Large outdoor patio

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Availability and Price

AVAILABILITY:  Please contact us via email or phone and include the nature of the function, number of people, date, time and any special requests. Please contact us at least 2 months in advance to ensure availability.

COST: As part of the The Open Gate mission statement and philosophy, there is no cost to stay with us. In the great Christian tradition of pilgrimage and journey, we tell you what it costs to take care of you as an individual or group. It is then up to you to give from the heart. Some will hopefully give more so that we can provide a place of rest and retreat for those who cannot cover the full cost. In other words, we play your financial kindness forward trusting in the Holy Spirit and your generosity to help cover our expenses.

Our present costs to take care of you are as follows

Overnite with meals:                      $45.00      (PP dbl occ)

Daily with all meals                        $25.00

Daily with Breakfast/Lunch              $17.00

The costs include full use of all of our facilities. Please note that our costs do not include the cost of a retreat director for any retreats sponsored by us.

The Open Gate accepts checks, cash and VISA/MASTERCARD for your donation.

Open Gate Retreat Center

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