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Accommodations
The newly renovated conference center boasts a beautiful chapel, a sacristy as a breakout room, a main conference room, meeting rooms, a library, many other breakout rooms, a business office, and additional rooms for meetings and gatherings. There is a large dining room off of a fully updated kitchen.
The renovations of the foyer, parlor, reception desk, and gift shop are complete and are the welcoming hub of the center.
The Saint Joseph retreat center has 87 rooms with 214 beds, a facility that is prepared to meet all needs. All the rooms have A/C, a smoke detector, and free Wi-Fi. There are two hospitality rooms, a laundry room, and a chapel on each floor.
There are two houses on the property that may be rented for retreats. In front of the main conference center is the Nazareth House (previously known as Little Noddfa). The log cabin at the back of the property, with a private drive and parking area, is known as St. John of the Cross.
Select one of the facilities from the side menu to have a closer look at all we offer and to see which part of the conference and retreat center best fits your needs.
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Safety & Security
Your safety and security are important to us.
The St. Joseph Retreat & Conference Center is equipped with a state-of-the-art safety system, but it is still important for you to take the time to read the following information and also acquaint yourself with fire emergency instructions on the back of your guest room door.
In the unlikely event of an emergency, you should know where to find the nearest exit, fire alarm and fire extinguisher. If you have a physical condition that may prevent you from either detecting an alarm or exiting by the stairs, please notify the front desk.
Fire Safety
If you detect a fire, please try to stay calm. Call 911 and inform the front desk immediately.
If the fire is inside your room: Leave your room and close the door. Pull the red fire alarm on your floor. Walk down to the street level.DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS
If the fire is not in your room: Test the door with the back of your hand and see if it is hot.
If the door is hot: Stay in your room. Inform the front desk immediately, giving your room number. Fill the bathtub with water and place wet towels across the bottom of your door and any open vents to prevent smoke from entering. Cover your face with a wet cloth if there is smoke in the room.
If the door is cool: Open the door and check the surrounding area before exiting. Close the door to your room, taking your key with you, and walk to the nearest exit. Walk down to street level don’t run. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS. If you cannot get to the street, return to your room and close the door. Notify the front desk.
Medical Emergency
Call front desk for assistance.
Power Outage
In the event of a power outage, an emergency generator will supply power for necessary lights and safety equipment.
Tornado Safety
When a TORNADO WATCH is issued, it means conditions are right for the development of a tornado. Listen for roaring noises and watch for hail and funnel clouds; a severe thunderstorm with strong winds is a sign of an approaching tornado.
If observed, take shelter even if the warning signal has not been sounded.
When a TORNADO WARNING is issued, it means a tornado has been indicated on radar. TAKE SHELTER IMMEDAITELY.- When our area comes under a tornado warning, listen to the in-house broadcasting alert.
- Take shelter on the lowest level of the building, the basement. Our staff will assist you with directions in the event evacuation of your room is necessary.
- Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. Go into a closet. Stay away from doors, windows and outside walls.
- Get under a heavy piece of furniture and cover your face and head to protect against flying glass or other debris.
- Please help elderly and/or handicapped neighbors when severe weather threatens.
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