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Ave Maria Retreat Center
Livin U is officially partnering with Ave Maria Retreat Center — a beautiful, 125-acre wooded Catholic retreat property in downstate Illinois. The Midwest is a major region for Livin U's mission, and this partnership is a key step in stabilizing our organization and fulfilling our vision in new ways.
This page should communicate the heart of the partnership and invite church leaders and ministry groups to come experience it.
What we Offer
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A full retreat experience in a beautiful natural setting
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Spaces for priests, nuns, DREs, youth ministers, and church staff
About the retreat Center
The Ave Maria Retreat Center, nestled in among 125 heavily wooded acres, this beautiful retreat center property has been consecrated to Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, in union with St. Joseph. The center has the St. Joseph chapel, 2 kitchen areas, the Sacred Heart great room, 7 outdoor shrines, 17 indoor bedrooms, 4 family size cabins, a 5 acre fishing lake, a large grassy playground area with swings, St. Peter's fishing boathouse, a picnic pavilion by the St. Francis of Assisi fire pit area, the Blessed Giorgio Frassatti teen center, the Holy Family pavilion, and the St. Sebastian sand volleyball court. Future plans call for a horse barn with a dedicated 3 acre pasture area.
Book a retreat
If you're interested in working with us, complete the form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and get back to you within 5 business days.
