The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos

Individually Directed Retreats

St. Ignatius of Loyola
St. Ignatius of Loyola, by Peter Paul Rubens (c.1620-1622), Norton Simon Museum

Thank you for your interest in an individual retreat at
The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos — El Retiro San Iñigo

Individual retreats are possible during the following time periods:

September (except for the 12th – 14th)
November (except for Thanksgiving week)
January (after the 10th)
March (after the 11th)
April (except for Holy Week, 1st – 8th)
May

In an Individually Directed Retreat, you will spend your time in silence and prayer and meet with your retreat director daily for 30 – 45 minutes.

Often following the pattern of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola, you and your director will discuss methods of prayer and how you are responding to God who is calling you.
The main revelation we have of God is through Scripture and your director will guide you through passages from the Bible.

  • Please submit your request as early as possible.  This increases the possibility of a director and a room being available.
  • You will be contacted within one week of receipt of your Request Form regarding the availability of a retreat.
  • You will have an opportunity to meet with your spiritual director for 30 – 45 minutes daily.
  • There is a minimum two-night stay.
  • Your room will not be available until after 3:00 pm. Please schedule your arrival accordingly.
  • Your fee includes private room with bath and three meals per day
  • Full payment is required four weeks prior to your arrival.
  • If you schedule your retreat less than four weeks prior to your arrival, full payment is required upon confirmation.
  • Cancellation Policy
    • 31 days or more — 100% refund
    • 15 – 30 days prior — 50% refund
    • 7 – 14 days prior — 25% refund

Download your Individually Directed Reteats brochure

Download your IDR Request form for Religious
Download your IDR Request form for Laity

For more information contact Carmel Smith:
Phone: 650-917-4047   |   Fax: 650-948-0640    |    Email

The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos
300 Manresa Way
Los Altos, CA 94022-4659