About Us
Our story
For a hundred years, The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos has offered a tranquil and sacred space for people to rest, reflect and pray, guided by the gentle wisdom of experienced retreat directors. We consider the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius Loyola as a blueprint for spiritual progress. With the guidance of the Exercises, retreatants immerse themselves in a closeness with God that enhances all aspects of life, from personal relationships to the routine of one's career.
Our Mission
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.
Our History
The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Altos has offered the opportunity for people to break away from the rush of their daily lives to experience quiet times of prayer since 1925. To learn more about our History, click here.
The Center was founded and remains today an active religious community of the Society of Jesus—the Jesuits. To learn about the Jesuits, click here.
