religious retreat

Monastery or convent

A religious retreat is a period of withdrawal from daily life for spiritual reflection, prayer, or religious instruction.

Retreats typically take place at monasteries, convents, or dedicated retreat centers, lasting from a day to several weeks.

Participants may observe silence, follow structured programs, or simply seek solitude: She goes on a religious retreat every Lent.

The term also refers to the facility itself: The diocese operates a retreat in the mountains.

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