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How can YOU make an impact today?  Please consider giving to the Abbey.  For more information click here.

** The Abbey is hiring! **

The Abbey of the Hills Inn and Retreat Center is looking for a Full-Time Housekeeper.  Visit our Careers page here for more information. 

Check our Winter 2023 Newsletter. 
Click here.

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.

For more information email abbey@abbeyofthehills.org or call 605.398.9200. 

*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 $11 per person (or minimum of $110.)  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

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 Cindi Tramonte if you are interested: abbey@abbeyofthehills.org.

 

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Upcoming ABBEY Events

​​12-Step Retreats at the Abbey


The Abbey is proud to be a sponsor Men, Women and Mixed 12-Step retreats for those who practice this program. 

Click HERE for dates and details for our events for 2023. 
 

April 14-16, 2023

MIXED 12-Step Retreat

May 5-7, 2023
WOMEN"S 12-Step Retreat

 

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DAY OF RECOLLECTION

 

April 11, 2023
10AM-3PM
Speaker:  Fr. Rodney Farke

Join us for a day of interesting and informative talks, mass, lunch and reconciliation.  Click HERE for more information and to register.

May 9, 2023

10AM-3PM
Speaker:  Missy Baumberger

Join us for a day of interesting and informative talks, mass, lunch and reconciliation.  Click HERE for more information and to register.

June 6, 2023

10AM-3PM
Speaker:  Fr. Michael Peterson

Join us for a day of interesting and informative talks, mass, lunch and reconciliation.  Click HERE for more information and to register.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR THESE  EVENTS:

 

** New Event **

Canvas Night at the Abbey!
Thursday, March 30, 2023

For more information or to register click HERE or call the Abbey 605-398-9200

April 16, 2023
The Abbey Presents
Shaun John + The Big Band Experience

Free will concert - doors open at 2PM concert starts at 3PM.  For more information download the flyer HERE or call the Abbey 605-398-9200

April 20, 2023
Pizza Night at the Abbey

Join us for deliziosa array of pizza - all homemade.  5PM Thursday April 20th. 

Download the flyer HERE and pass along to family and friends. 

 

April 21-23, 2023

Marriage Retreat "Loves Graceful Witness"

Roger & Deb Schroeder, Presenting Couple

Couples of all faith are welcome to attend.

For more information or to register click HERE or call the Abbey 605-398-9200.

April 28-30, 2023
A Weekend of Silence Women's Retreat
Join this non-denominational retreat especially for women. 

For more information or to register click HERE or call the Abbey 605-398-9200.

May 12-14, 2023
9th
Annual Communion of Hearts Rosary Retreat

Join us as Father Todd Schneider, Pastor of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Morris, Minnesota will lead us in a weekend Rosary Retreat. For more information click HERE or call the Abbey 605-398-9200. 

 

 

For more information on all our upcoming events visit our Events Page or email events@abbeyofthehills.org

or call 605-398-9200

PRIVATE EVENTS

Upcoming Private Events at The Abbey

If you are interested in booking a private event at the Abbey, call Renee Marzahn to make your reservation.  We can host your family reunion, personnel meetings, private retreat or private gatherings.  Call 605.398.9200 or email events@abbeyofthehills.org.

​January 2023
Jan 20-21 - Central Methodist Confirmation Retreat
Jan 22-29 - St. Paul Seminary - Pre Theology & Theology II

February 2023
Feb 28-Mar 1 - Regional Deacon Director Meeting

March 2023
Mar 11-12 - Sacred Heart/St. Mary Confirmation Retreat
Mar 31-Apr 2 - Going Deeper Retreat

April 2023
Apr 18-20 - Region 8 Youth Directors Spring Meeting
Apr 21-23 - Prairie Fiber Arts Guild
Apr 24-27 - Episcopal Diocese of South Dakota Retreat

April 30-May 2 - Women's Methodist Clergy Retreat

May 2023
May 2-4 - Catholic Family Life Ministers Region 8
May 4-5 - BST Leadership Summit
May 17 - Roncalli Work Day

May 19-21 - South Dakota Ornithologists Union Spring Meeting

 

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Find out about our upcoming events!

CONTACT US

The Abbey of the Hills Inn & Retreat Center

PO Box 38

46561 147th Street

Marvin, SD 57251

605-398-9200

abbey@abbeyofthehills.org

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