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The Maria Stein Retreat Center, located in rural west central Ohio, is an ideal location for your next retreat. Founded on shared Christian values, we offer a peaceful escape from daily routines, providing an opportunity to reconnect with a higher purpose. Our environment of peace, prayer, and community creates a space where people can find quietness to deepen their relationship with God.

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Youth Ministry

Campus Ministry

Adult Retreats

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Guest Rooms

Guest Rooms options: private, semi-private, Jack & Jill, and dormitory rooms

Guest Rooms

Meeting Rooms

We offer multi-purpose rooms, large meeting rooms and small group break out spaces

Meeting Rooms

Dining and Menus

Home cooked meals prepared fresh everyday by our professional staff

Dining and Menus

Explore the Grounds

Beautiful outdoor spaces feature walking paths, patio sitting areas, outdoor fire pits, Respect Life Memorial, Rosary walk and outdoor Stations of the Cross

Grounds

Pray in the Chapel

We have a beautiful main chapel at both locations and a more intimate Scripture Chapel

Chapel

Two unique locations

We now offer two locations in peaceful west-central Ohio to serve your needs.

“at the Woods” in Maria Stein, Ohio, sits on 87 acres, featuring walking paths, Patio areas, Outdoor fire pits, Respect Life memorial, Rosary walk, and outdoor Stations of the Cross.

“at the Lake” is near Celina, Ohio, in the village of Montezuma. It is situated on 5 acres, near the walking path leading to Windy Point at Grand Lake St. Mary’s, and features outdoor Stations of the Cross and a full-size gymnasium.

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Plan your retreat

What do Adult retreats cost?

Planning and managing a retreat is daunting. We are here to help ensure your success.

Adult Retreats

Do you serve meals?

What do meals cost?

Great food will elevate your group's happiness. Our staff crafts home-cooked meals every day.

Meal Pricing

Plan your retreat

What does a HS retreat cost?

Putting on a high school retreat takes a lot of work, let us help manage your budget.

Youth Ministry

Plan your retreat

Can we hold a Kairos retreat?

Planning a Kairos retreat can be a lot to manage. Our team is here to lighten your load!

Campus Ministry

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Life in the Spirit Retreats

Discover a deeper relationship with Jesus as you grow in your Catholic faith. Join us for a weekend filled with opportunities to encounter God's love, forgiveness, and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. The Adult Retreat will be held February 6-8, 2026. The Youth Retreat will be held March…

Eagle Eye Summer Institute

Teens, ages 16-18+, who are already strong in their Catholic Faith, are invited to deepen their faith during the 2026 Eagle Eye Summer Institute in Maria Stein, OH! Come join us on an eight-day summer session full of fun, friendship, recreation, prayer, and study. Led by the Brothers and Sisters of…

Fall Newsletter 2025

Autumn Newsletter PDF Check out the autumn newsletter and read about the 2025 Gala event, interview with local Catholic artist Marcie Stammen, continuing renovation at both facilities, and a list of all the upcoming events through the end of the year!

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