Rules & Guidelines for All Visitors, Guests, and Conventions

These are our rules and guidelines for all visitors, guests, and conventions:

Dress Code

You are visiting a Convent. If you wish to enter the holy grounds, you should be dressed appropriately:

• Women are asked to dress modestly, without excessive makeup or accessories. Skirts must be well below the knees; shorts are prohibited, as well as short skirts, tight skirts, tight jeans, sleeveless blouses, and tank tops.
• Children of all ages should be dressed appropriately. Shorts are prohibited for all children.

General Conduct on the Premises

• Always walk quietly and maintain a low speaking volume at all times.
• Use of the swimming pool is prohibited.
• Children are to be attended to at all times.
• Absolutely no recreational activities on the convent grounds (e.g. soccer, bicycle).
• Use of cigarettes, drugs, and alcohol is strictly forbidden.

Animals / Pets

• Your personal pets are not allowed on the convent premises.

Overnight Stay

• All retreatants must bring their own bed sheets (twin), pillow case, and towels.
• The Retreat House observes quiet time from 10PM to 4AM; during this time, no one is to be outside of their rooms.
• Please ask permission should you like to move any furniture in the rooms.
• Please do not eat or drink in the rooms.
• We turn off lights and air conditioning when not in the room.
• Cleaning products are under the sink in every room; please leave the room as clean and tidy as you received it.

General Conduct During Worship

• All prayers must be attended. No loitering during hours of prayer.
• Women's heads must be covered at all times when in church.
• Photographing and videotaping is not permitted.

Dining Hall

• Prayers must be said before meals.
• The Dining Hall must be cleaned after every meal.
• All chairs brought outside must be returned after use.
• Do not leave any garbage outside or throw anything in the lake.

Retreat Termination or Permanent Ban Will Occur If You or Your Group:

1. Damage, deface, or remove any convent property;
2. Fail to comply with the convent rules and guidelines;
3. Cause disturbance;
4. Make use of cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs on the property.