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Rediscover Peace
…and so much more at The Abbey of the Hills Inn & Retreat Center. A former monastery, The Abbey is a non-profit retreat and event center located among the lakes and prairie hills of northeastern South Dakota. The Abbey offers hosted retreats and interactive experiences that reflect the peace sustained by Benedictine monks for more than 60 years. If you like to write, hike, pray or play – regardless of your faith – there is a unique experience waiting for you at The Abbey. Come visit us – as a guest, volunteer or simply take a tour – and Rediscover Peace at The Abbey.
Day of Recollection
Come to The Abbey on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for a day of peace and recollection. Every month has a new theme that you'll explore as you rejuvenate your soul. The day begins at 10 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. with lunch provided.
*This monthly day-retreat is a freewill offering.
Luncheon Tours
Looking for a great group activity? Interested in learning more about The Abbey? Contact us to arrange for a delicious homemade lunch followed by a presentation and tour. Cost is $10 per person (or minimum of $100.) Bring your church group, study club, men’s group, coffee group, mystery tour, etc. Call today to get on our calendar. Lots of week-day opportunities still available! Email events@abbeyofthehills.org
or call 605.398.9200
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
*** DATE CHANGE***
Day of Recollection
April 20, 2021
Join Fr. Scott Traynor
Diocesan Priest of Sioux Falls
"Learning to Paddle Upstream: Missionary Discipleship in a Secular Age"
Click HERE to register
April 29-May 22, 2021
Musical Oddities in Time:
A Piano Exhibit
Steve Misener will host the country's largest interactive exhibit of pianos and other keyboard instruments at the Abbey. Join us for the Opening Night on April 29th for a 'sneak peek' 4-6PM. Click HERE for more information.
May 7-9, 2021
Women's 12-Step Spiritual Retreat
Retreat for women who practice or wish to practice a 12-step program. Begins Friday May 7th at 1PM and ends Sunday May 9 at 10:30AM.
Click HERE for more information
May 11, 2021
Day of Recollection
Join Missy Baumberger discuss "The Beauty of the Mass through the Eyes of a Lay Person"
10AM to 3PM
Click HERE for more information
May 21-23, 2021
7th Annual Communion of Hearts Rosary Retreat
Join Fr. Todd Schneider, Pastor of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Morris MN. Click HERE for more information
For more information on all our upcoming events visit our Events Page or email
or call 605-398-9200
Adopt-A-Room
Friends of The Abbey have been very generous - and creative - as they 'adopt' once-simple rooms to make them over with a bed-and-breakfast feel. Contact Abbey Secretary Cindi Tramonte if you are interested: abbey@abbeyofthehills.org.
CONTACT US
The Abbey of the Hills Inn & Retreat Center
PO Box 38
46561 147th Street
Marvin, SD 57251
605-398-9200