The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos

Mission Statement
The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos, a community of prayer, offers the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola to all. Through our sharing of the Exercises, rooted in the Word of God and in the Catholic tradition, the Spirit frees minds and hearts to mature in friendship with Christ, to find God in every aspect of experience, and to live Gospel values.

We invite you to

The Jesuit Retreat Center

Located in the Bay Area (Northern California), the Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos (also known as El Retiro San Iñigo) has operated since 1925. Situated on 38 wooded acres in the serene hills above Los Altos, our Retreat Center is easily accessible from major highways. The JRC’s tranquil surroundings enhance reflection. St. Ignatius LoyolaOutdoor shrines and dramatic trails provide an opportunity for contemplation in a natural setting, and Rossi Chapel welcomes retreatants for silent meditation and for communal liturgical worship. Nourishing and abundant meals, served in a dining room with a panoramic view, complement well the rich spiritual nourishment.

The Jesuit Retreat Center Pastoral Staff and our Partners in mission share a ministry built on the rich Ignatian and Jesuit heritage and rooted in the Sacred Scriptures of our Christian and Catholic tradition. We offer a variety of group retreat programs for a broad range of women and men, individually-directed retreats for people seeking personal guidance on their journeys of prayer, and sacramental services complementing our retreat programs and enriching the retreatants whom the Spirit leads here.

We look forward to welcoming you here as you continue on your faith journey.

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JRC Updates

Retreat Calendars
2007-2008 / 2008-2009

Pastoral Staff
Featured Retreats

Formerly El Retiro, now The Jesuit Retreat Center


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Saints of Summer retreat poster

The Saints of Summer

Men's Silent Retreat
August 15-17, 2008


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Try to Remember, Sept 26-28, 2008

Try to Remember

A Silent Weekend Retreat for Women & Men
Sept. 12-14, 2008

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