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Residential Retreats at Knock House Hotel

Residential Retreats 2026 at Knock House Hotel & Knock Shrine

Across the year, four distinct 4-night residential retreats invite guests to experience deep spiritual renewal at Knock House Hotel, set beside the serene and sacred grounds of Knock Shrine. Each retreat is shaped by its own reflective theme, while sharing the same restful and soul-nurturing rhythm — Dinner, Bed & Breakfast accommodation, daily Mass, Rosary sessions, spiritual talks, and generous time for quiet contemplation and personal prayer.

These retreats offer a rare opportunity for meaningful me-time in a tranquil environment, allowing guests to step away from daily demands and reconnect with faith, purpose, and inner peace. Together, the four themed retreats provide a year-round invitation to nurture the soul through guided spirituality, peaceful surroundings, and moments of learning, healing, and renewal.
Groups are also welcome.


The Quiet Way: A Lenten Journey at Knock

4 Nights – Lenten Retreat
Sunday 22nd March – Thursday 26th March 2026
€400 per person sharing | €440 single room

In March, The Quiet Way: A Lenten Journey at Knock offers a gentle and deeply introspective retreat, focused on stillness, interior renewal, and journeying with Christ through the Lenten season. This retreat follows a calm, reflective daily rhythm of Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, daily Mass, Rosary, spiritual talks, and quiet contemplation, creating space for prayerful reflection and spiritual growth.

Designed as a soul-nurturing and reflective experience, this Lenten retreat invites guests to slow down, embrace silence, and enter into a more intentional spiritual life, supported by the tranquil atmosphere of Knock and the guidance of a Spiritual Director appointed by Knock Shrine.


Lady of Knock, Queen of Peace: A Marian May Retreat

4 Nights – Marian May Retreat (Mariology Focus)
Sunday 3rd May – Thursday 7th May 2026
€500 per person sharing | €540 single room

In May, Lady of Knock, Queen of Peace provides a joyful and theology-rich Marian retreat for those seeking to grow in devotion to Our Lady. Grounded in prayer, Mariology, and spiritual reflection, this retreat follows the same restful structure of Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, daily Mass, Rosary, spiritual talks, and contemplative time.

This spiritually enriching and reflective retreat offers guests dedicated me-time to deepen their relationship with Mary, explore her role in Christian life, and experience peace and renewal in the gentle, prayer-filled surroundings of Knock Shrine.


Harvest of Grace: A Retreat of Gratitude and Healing

4 Nights – Autumn Retreat: Presence and Peace
Sunday 18th October – Thursday 22nd October 2026
€445 per person sharing | €485 single room

October brings Harvest of Grace: A Retreat of Gratitude and Healing, an autumn retreat centred on presence, peace, and the spiritual fruits of the season. Following the familiar rhythm of Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, daily Mass, Rosary, spiritual talks, and quiet contemplation, guests are invited to reflect on the year gone by with gratitude and compassion.

This tranquil and soul-nurturing retreat is ideal for those seeking rest, healing, or renewal after a busy year, as well as for those experiencing life transitions, ministry demands, or emotional fatigue. The autumn setting at Knock provides the perfect backdrop for deep reflection and gentle spiritual restoration.


Waiting in Hope: An Advent Retreat at Knock

4 Nights – A Retreat for the Advent Heart
Sunday 13th December – Thursday 17th December 2026
€340 per person sharing | €340 single room
(No Single Supplement Charge)

In December, Waiting in Hope: An Advent Retreat at Knock offers a reflective winter rhythm designed to prepare the heart for Christmas. Guided by a Spiritual Director, this retreat blends Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, daily Mass, Rosary, spiritual talks, personal prayer time, and moments of quiet contemplation.

The Advent experience is complemented by museum visits, time within the serene grounds of Knock Shrine, and opportunities for peaceful me-time before the busyness of the festive season. This retreat invites guests to wait in hope, deepen faith, and rediscover joy through stillness and spiritual preparation.


Your Spiritual Director

A unique and enriching experience awaits at Knock House Hotel, where each retreat is accompanied by its own Spiritual Director appointed by Knock Shrine. This dedicated presence offers personalised guidance, spiritual insight, and pastoral support throughout your stay.

The Spiritual Director fosters a deep sense of spiritual connection, helping guests engage more fully with prayer, reflection, and contemplation. Through thoughtful seasonal insights and gentle leadership, this guidance adds depth and meaning to each retreat, enhancing the overall experience of serenity, renewal, and spiritual growth at Knock.


Your Retreat Stay at Knock House Hotel

All retreats include comfortable accommodation, nourishing meals, and warm hospitality at Knock House Hotel, just steps from Knock Shrine. Whether you are seeking quiet reflection, spiritual renewal, or time to simply rest and reconnect, our Residential Retreats 2026 offer a peaceful and prayerful sanctuary throughout the year.

For bookings or further information, please contact Knock House Hotel or visit:
https://www.knockhousehotel.ie/offers/prechristmas-may-residential-retreats

The Quiet Way: A Lenten Journey at Knock

4 Nights – Lenten Retreat
Sunday 22nd March – Thursday 26th March 2026
€400 per person sharing | €440 single room

Lady of Knock, Queen of Peace: A Marian May Retreat

4 Nights – Marian May Retreat (Mariology Focus)
Sunday 3rd May – Thursday 7th May 2026
€500 per person sharing | €540 single room

Harvest of Grace: A Retreat of Gratitude and Healing

4 Nights – Autumn Retreat: Presence and Peace
Sunday 18th October – Thursday 22nd October 2026
€445 per person sharing | €485 single room

Waiting in Hope: An Advent Retreat at Knock

4 Nights – A Retreat for the Advent Heart
Sunday 13th December – Thursday 17th December 2026
€340 per person sharing | €340 single room
(No Single Supplement Charge).

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Our dedicated Spiritual Director for this retreat, appointed by Knock Shrine will be a trained clergy member, or layperson, appointed by the Team at Knock Shrine who provides spiritual guidance and support to individuals seeking to deepen their relationship with God. Their role is to help and guide participants in their lives, offer counsel, and provide a structured spiritual experience during the retreat.

In the residential retreat at Knock House Hotel, the Spiritual Director plays a central role by:

1. Leading Spiritual Activities: They guide daily Mass, Rosary sessions, and other spiritual exercises, helping participants engage more deeply in their faith.

2. Providing Spiritual Talks: The Director delivers insightful talks that offer reflections and teachings to enhance the retreat experience, addressing themes relevant to personal spiritual growth.

3. Offering Personal Guidance: They are available for one-on-one sessions, where participants can seek advice, discuss their spiritual challenges, and receive personalised support (numbers permitting).

4. Fostering a Reflective Environment: The Spiritual Director helps create an atmosphere of peace and contemplation, encouraging participants to reflect on their spiritual journey and connect with God in a meaningful way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A retreat at Knock House Hotel offers a tranquil and deeply spiritual experience, designed to create space for personal reflection, prayer, and renewal. Located beside the sacred grounds of Knock Shrine, it provides the perfect setting for both solitude and gentle community, supporting meaningful me-time and faith enrichment. Guests enjoy Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, daily Mass at Knock Shrine to strengthen their spiritual connection, and Rosary sessions that enrich personal prayer. Daily soul-nurturing spiritual talks offer thoughtful guidance along the faith journey, led by a Spiritual Advisor appointed by Knock Shrine, who provides pastoral insight and support throughout the retreat. The experience is further enhanced by visits to Knock Museum, exploring the 1879 Apparition, religious artefacts, and pilgrim testimonies, as well as time on the NEW Creation Walk — a serene pathway inviting quiet reflection on the beauty of God’s creation.

A retreat at Knock House Hotel and Knock Shrine offers a meaningful opportunity to get away from it all and step into a sacred space shaped by the 1879 Apparition of the Virgin Mary. Designed to help guests pause from the pressures and pace of everyday life, the retreat supports spiritual reflection, renewal, and personal growth in a peaceful and prayer-filled setting.

The retreat experience includes:

  • Spiritual Reflection: Take time away from the constant demands of daily life to focus on faith through prayer, meditation, and reflective quiet.

  • Renewal: Step back from routine and rediscover a sense of purpose, peace, and fresh spiritual insight.

  • Community: Share the journey with others in a warm, supportive environment that encourages connection and understanding.

  • Guidance: Engage in spiritual talks, workshops, and personal guidance led by a Spiritual Director, offering direction and encouragement along your faith journey.

  • Quiet & Stillness: Enjoy moments of serene contemplation and solitude, far removed from noise and distraction.

  • Sacramental Life: Participate in daily Mass, Confessions, and other liturgical services that nourish and strengthen spiritual life.

Overall, this retreat offers a holistic and soul-nurturing experience, allowing guests to slow down, reconnect with faith, and return home refreshed in spirit, heart, and mind.