Two Unique Retreat Experiences

At the top of the mountain, Holy Mountain Retreat Center is ideal for larger groups seeking a modern, spacious environment with multiple amenities.

Our Lady of Atonement Retreat House at the bottom of the mountain offers a more intimate, peaceful setting perfect for smaller gatherings and quiet reflection.

FAQ - Holy Mountain Retreat Center

Home of the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement
(Graymoor Building — Top of the Mountain)
40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524 — just off Route 9

Park in front of the Graymoor Building. Take the elevator to the 5th floor to check in at the Retreat Office. Check-in is at 3:00 PM; rooms must be cleared by 10:00 AM at check-out.

Find the toiletries cabinet in the Retreat Office on the 5th floor.

Network: Graymoor-Guest — Password: Retreat1234!

We host solo guests up to groups of 50, depending on availability.

  • Midweek: $150 per person/night, meals included
  • Weekend: $162.50 per person/night, meals included
  • Meals include buffet dining daily plus coffee, tea, water, juice, and ice available 24/7

Breakfast 8:00 AM, Lunch 12:00 PM, Dinner 5:00 PM. Meals are buffet, self-serve — guests are asked not to appoint themselves as servers. Dietary needs must be submitted one week before arrival. Vending machines are on the 4th floor; refrigerators are on the 4th and 7th floors.

Your own bath towels and toiletries. Rooms are provided with fresh sheets, hand towels, and face cloths.

Rooms are single unless two guests request a double. Bathrooms are individual, located across the hall. Air conditioning is available in season in guest rooms and meeting rooms.

Five meeting spaces and four chapels, allocated based on all guests’ needs and availabitly.

  • St. Francis Chapel, Holy Spirit Chapel, and Our Lady of Atonement Chapel — close at dusk
  • Weekday Mass: 11:15 AM in the Friary (by appointment)
  • Sunday Mass: 11:00 AM, Our Lady of Atonement Chapel (top of the mountain), and 9:00 AM, St. Francis Chapel in St. Francis Convent (bottom of the mountain)

Yes — next to Our Lady of Atonement Chapel, open dawn to dusk.

  • Book & Gift Center, 4th floor — Wed–Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 9 AM–3 PM
  • Trail of Glory art exhibit, 3rd floor
  • Thrift Store, 16 Franciscan Way — Wed–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
  • Retreat inquiries: [email protected] — 845-690-1104
  • Security (assistance): 845-803-6068
  • Late arrival: 845-803-6068
  • Emergency: 911
  • First aid: available at the Retreat Office
  • Alcohol
  • Loud music
  • Wall signs, door signs or postings of any kind in Guest room doors, halls or meeting spaces
  • Fireworks
  • Outside doors propped open
  • Only toilet paper can be flushed.
  • Anything labeled “flushable” is NOT flushable here
  • Damage and flooding is to be expected if you are not mindful

Other retreat groups or individuals may be staying in the house during your stay.  Please maintain a sense of quiet and reverence.

FAQ - Our Lady of the Atonement Retreat House

(Bottom of the Mountain)
Home of the Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement.
41 Old Highland Turnpike, Garrison, NY — just off Route 9

Check-in is at 3:00 PM in the meeting room; rooms must be cleared by 10:00 AM at check-out. All guests must register through the registration and payment portal.

Network: Graymoor-Guest — Password: Retreat1234!

29 guest rooms (3 doubles); total capacity 32 guests. Rentals are available for groups of 20 or more, depending on availability.

  • Midweek: $150 per person/night, meals included
  • Weekend: $162.50 per person/night, meals included

Breakfast 8:00 AM, Lunch 12:00 PM, Dinner 5:00 PM. Meals are buffet, self-serve. Refrigerators are available in the meeting room and dining room.

Your own bath towels and toiletries. Rooms are provided with fresh sheets, hand towels, and face cloths.

Bathrooms are plentiful but communal. Air conditioning is in the meeting room only; guest rooms have fans.

There’s a small chapel inside the retreat house. St. John’s Chapel is available by calling Sister Helen at 329-333-7038.

11:00 AM at Our Lady of Atonement Chapel (top of the mountain), or 9:00 AM at St. Francis Chapel in St. Francis Convent (bottom of the mountain).

Make checks payable to Franciscan Friars of the Atonement and mail to: Holy Mountain Retreats, 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison, NY 10524.

  • Alcohol
  • Loud music
  • Wall signs, door signs or postings of any kind in Guest room doors, halls or meeting spaces
  • Fireworks
  • Outside doors propped open
  • Only toilet paper can be flushed safely.
  • Anything labeled “flushable” is NOT flushable here
  • Damage and flooding is to be expected if you are not mindful

It’s worth heading up to the top of the mountain for:

  • Graymoor Book & Gift Center, 4th floor, Graymoor Building — Wed–Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 9 AM–3 PM
  • Trail of Glory art exhibit, 3rd floor, Graymoor Building
  • Thrift Store, 16 Franciscan Way — Wed–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
  • St. Francis Chapel, Holy Spirit Chapel, Our Lady of Atonement Chapel, St. Anthony Shrine, and the labyrinth walk
  • Retreat inquiries: [email protected]
  • Security (assistance): 845-803-6068
  • Emergency: 911
  • First aid: available at the Retreat Office

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