FACILITIES

 A conference, workshop and retreat center in the perfect environment for personal spiritual growth. 

An atmosphere of quiet, peace and hospitality radiates from this oasis of sacred ground.  It is a source of strength for the mind, the body and the spirit.  A place where your soul can soar while your body finds peace and refreshment.

 An ideal location for religious conferences and workshops

The 50,000-square-foot Oblate Renewal Center is a spiritual and visual oasis for individuals or groups of up to 120.  The facilities include three conference rooms, smaller breakout rooms, library, classrooms and 60 bedrooms (either single or double occupancy) with private bath.  The spacious dining room with its bay windows framing the beautiful tree-studded campus and grand foyer entrance enhance the sense of connectedness to the natural surroundings.  And for summer fun – a swimming pool.

The St. Joseph’s Chapel is the Renewal Center’s main worship space.  The adjoining Lourdes Grotto and Tepeyac Shrine has a chapel, and the Immaculate Conception Chapel at Oblate School of Theology is also available for larger groups’ worship needs.

The lodging facilities for participants are spacious and inviting while maintaining their simplicity and privacy.

 Beautiful surroundings in a peaceful atmosphere

A sheltered arcade connects the residential buildings of the retreat center.  Ample walkways meander through the 41 acres that are also home to Oblate School of Theology.  It is a wooded, inviting landscape that includes trees planted by the Oblates themselves, plants and flowers native to South Texas and an outdoor environment for Stations of the Cross.

 A refreshing and relaxing retreat within the city

For over 45 years, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate have been offering retreats for clergy, religious and lay people, with stays ranging from several days to weeks, on the site of the new Oblate Renewal Center.  It is conveniently located in north central San Antonio, near the International Airport and Interstate Highways, but exudes a sense of seclusion, natural beauty and peace.