Welcome to the Saint Joseph Retreat & Conference Center

"A retreat center is a great blessing for a Diocese.  It is a place where people come to encounter the Lord in word and sacrament as well as in the silence and beauty of nature. Saint Joseph Retreat and Conference Center is just such a place.  Here at Saint Joseph’s, you are invited to encounter Jesus in one of many types of retreats.  These meetings with the Lord help us to continue to grow deeper in love and discipleship with Him. Just as the Lord invited His disciples to come and rest awhile after returning from mission and before sending them out on mission, so too, we invite you to come encounter the Lord, grow in discipleship with Him, and go forth ready and refreshed to engage daily life renewed and strengthened by His love! We look forward to serving you on your next retreat!"

Fr. David Huemmer, Chaplain & Spiritual Director

Conveniently located at the heart of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, the Saint Joseph Retreat & Conference Center is idyllic if you want to come away, refresh and renew yourself in the beautiful Hoosier countryside. 

The 40-acre campus offers various facilities for individuals and groups, including the Conference Center with six conference rooms and two dining halls featuring Keltie & Co. Catering and a Retreat Center with 86 guestrooms and 192 beds. Our historic St. Joseph’s Chapel seats 260 and has been restored to its original size and appearance. We feature two retreat homes, Nazareth House and St. John of the Cross, for small retreats. Our picturesque campus is the perfect place to relax, listen to birdsong, and meditate on the teachings of Jesus Christ. 

Our facility features rentable space for groups of varying sizes. In addition, we offer our own day and weekend Retreats available to all. Our Chaplain & Spiritual Director is available to provide spiritual services including giving talks, serving mass and offering adoration, benediction and reconciliation.  

The former motherhouse for the Sisters of Saint Joseph and St. Joseph Academy now serves as a spiritual epicenter for conferences, faith formation, and educational programs. 

No matter your reason for visiting the Saint Joseph Retreat & Conference Center, our state-of-the-art facility accommodates guests in a Christ-centered atmosphere.

Saint Joseph, most faithful, pray for us!