Events At The Abbey
The Abbey of the Hills is blessed with a broad calendar of events including retreats, spiritual gatherings, concerts, business meetings, private parties, family reunions and more.
UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS
Click on Calendar of Events below for more details regarding these and upcoming events.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
October 29, 2025 - Annual Abbey Banquet
Gift the gift of peace!
The Abbey Annual Fall Fundraiser Banquet is an opportunity further the mission for all to "Rediscover Peace" at the Abbey of the Hills. Keynote Speaker is Coach John "Stig" Stiegelmeier, former football Coach at South Dakota State University. To reserve your sponsorship or seat at the banquet, call Margaret Artz, 605-398-9200 or email margaretartz@abbeyofthehills.com.
Donate NOW!
Download the flyer HERE!
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SAVE THE DATES
for these special events at the Abbey.
October 29, 2025 - Annual Abbey Banquet
December 6 & 7, 2025 - Christmas Cantata
Day of Recollection 2025
Register Here!
September 9 - Fr. Mike Wensing
"Introducing Matthew's Gospel"
October 14 - Fr. Jerome Ranek
"The Rosary: Living the Mysteries"
November 11 - TBD
December 9 - Marne Hult
Catholic Community Foundation Planned Giving
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Evening of Recollection 2025
September 11, 2025 - Fr. Michael Wensing
"The Shroud of Turin and the Burial Cloth of Jesus"
November 9, 2025 - Kevin Koch
"The Thin Places: Finding Your Sacred Landscapes"
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To Register for these events click on the date of the event on our Calendar below.
12-Step Retreats at the Abbey 2025
September 12-14 - Mixed 12-Step Spiritual Retreat
Click HERE to register
November 7-9 - Men's 12-Step Spiritual Retreat
Click HERE to register
December 12-14 - Mixed 12-Step Spiritual Retreat
Click HERE to register
Abbey Upcoming Spiritual Retreats & Events​​​
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- SEPTEMBER 2025
Women's Healing Retreat "Just As I Am"
Join The Lourdes Center Staff at the Abbey of the HIlls for a women's healing retreat. The retreat will facilitate an encounter with God's love through content including: consideration of our wounds, their impact on our relationships, Jesus's desire to heal and restore us, meeting us just as we are.
CHECK-IN: Friday, Sept. 5 from 5 – 6:30 p.m.
BEGINS: Friday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m.
CONCLUDES: Sunday, Sept. 7 following lunch.
Freewill offering retreat.
COST: Due to a grant, this is a Free Will Offering retreat, however any donations would be greatly appreciated.
- OCTOBER 2025
Women's Silent Retreat
"Encountering the Father's Love
October 16-19, 2025
When: October 16-19, 202
Where: Abbey of the Hills Inn & Retreat Center
Cost: $435 - $385 due at the time of retreat $50 non-refundable deposit solidified your spot!
Includes all meals and lodging.
For further information regarding this event
Link to register:
https://form.jotform.com/251588936520162
Deposit can be submitted via PayPal, Venmo or by check.
PayPal: missionaryofmercy@gmail.com
Venmo: @musicianlover
Check: Please email me for address to send the check
Opportunities for Mass, Confession, Conferences, Adoration,Rest, Spiritual Direction and more!
- Women's Weekend of Silence
October 24-26, 2025
Join in this opportunity to spend time with Jesus that is free from distractions, responsibilities, technology and noise. There are no expectations, no speakers or classes and even no talking. This is an environment to “just be” ...to rest in fellowship with our Lord.
Registration includes all meals, snacks and lodging. To register or for more information click this LINK or call 605-398-9200.
To register for an event, click on the event listing in the calendar.
To register for an event,
click on the event listing in the calendar.