Our Programs.
1. Retreats
Retreats take place over multiple, consecutive days.
On-campus retreats have the option of overnight lodging as well as space for commuters. Our retreats encourage people to explore spiritual and intellectual growth. Spiritual retreats focus on Franciscan spirituality, contemplation, personal well-being, grief and loss, and much more.
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Overnight stays include single or double occupancy rooms with private bath, pool/spa, putting green, on-site dining, numerous outdoor amenities, including a desert walk and healing garden, and a variety of places to pause and reflect in a peaceful environment. Check-in is typically late Friday afternoon with check-out mid-day Sunday for most retreats. Fees generally include meals unless otherwise specified.
Scholarships.
Scholarships are available for retreats, classes, and workshops, based on need and available funds. Please download and return the completed Scholarship Application Form.
2. Workshops & Classes
Workshops are typically one-day commuter programs.
Classes typically meet one day a week over a period of weeks for one fee.
"I have facilitated retreats in numerous Franciscan retreat centers across the United States, in addition to several others internationally in Canada, England, Italy, Scotland, Hong Kong, Whales, Ireland, and the Philippines. And by far, the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona exceeds them all because of its striking landscape, supportive staff, delicious and abundant food service, and especially its newly constructed Church and separate spherical Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament." — Fr. André Cirino, OFM
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Featured Retreat.
Becoming the Stories We Tell:
Exploring A Franciscan Spirituality of Narrative and Imagination
Dan Horan, PhD
October 2 - 4, Friday - Sunday
One of the distinctive characteristics of the Franciscan tradition is its narrative quality. Like Jesus in the Gospels, who preached in parables and used stories to reveal the mission and ministry of God’s reign, the Franciscan theological and spiritual heritage is likewise a storytelling tradition. It draws on narrative, setting, and character to convey the depth and breadth of its charism. This retreat explores the significance of...