Galilee Retreat & Renewal Centre, Arnprior, ON

To create a community that provides programs, services and an environment which nurture people’s personal and spiritual growth, enabling them to contribute to a healthier world. In 1946, Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI), purchased the McLachlin estate, which was built in the 1800s. The grounds (where Scotsman Archibald McNab’s Kinnell Lodge had once stood) were restored and a new wing was added to the house. It served as the training centre for young men entering the Oblate community. Who Are We? We are missionaries. We began 188 years ago, on January 25, 1816, when Father Eugene de Mazenod and four companions came together to preach missions in Provencal, in the rural countryside of southern France. Currently, How Many Are We? We are 4, 440 Oblates in all. Of this total, 580 are in formation, having already made their first commitment. Hear what our guests are saying... "Galilee Centre is such a great opportunity to step out of the busy hectic pace of life and for a very reasonable cost, connect with the beautful grounds - the river, the forest and recharge the mind and body. The delicious meals and simple accommodations allow for solitude & reflection". ~Gordon Josephson Psychologist, (Ottawa, ON) "Galilee is like my second home - the staff are wonderful and have always made me feel 'almost family'. The facilities are more than adequate and the food is fabulous. But, most importantly, Galilee is a thin place - where the space between God and self is virtually non existant. I feel closer to God in this cathedral of nature than anywhere. So, 'come to Galilee' and experience its peace". ~Patricia (Russell, ON) “Maybe the best centre for retreat ever for me, and I’ve been to many over the years. Thank you so much.” ~ Randall (Toronto, ON) “It’s obvious to me that this land has been dearly loved for centuries.” ~ Lucie (Ste-Anne-de-Prescott, ON)

• Dinner
• Coffee
• Tea
• Lunch
• Dining
• Conferences

• Parking
• Kitchen
• Housekeeping
• Massage
• Office
• Yoga
• Dining Room
• Patio
• Family Fun
• Tea
• Games
• Coffee