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Our first annual Christkindlmarkt is coming!

We are proud to announce our inaugural Christmas Market December 11 and 12, 2026. For more information, click the top menu tab. We hope to see you there!

The Maria Stein Retreat Center, located in rural western Ohio, is an ideal location for your next retreat. Founded on shared Christian values, we offer a peaceful escape from daily routines, providing an opportunity to reconnect with a higher purpose. Our environment of peace, prayer, and community creates a space where people can find quietness to deepen their relationship with God.

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Guest Rooms

Guest Rooms options: private, semi-private, Jack & Jill, and dormitory rooms

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Meeting Rooms

We offer multi-purpose rooms, large meeting rooms and small group break out spaces

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Dining and Menus

Home cooked meals prepared fresh everyday by our professional staff

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Explore the Grounds

Beautiful outdoor spaces feature walking paths, patio sitting areas, outdoor fire pits, Respect Life Memorial, Rosary walk and outdoor Stations of the Cross

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Pray in the Chapel

We have a beautiful main chapel at both locations and a more intimate Scripture Chapel

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Two unique locations

We now offer two locations in peaceful west-central Ohio to serve your needs.

“at the Woods” in Maria Stein, Ohio, sits on 87 acres, featuring walking paths, Patio areas, Outdoor fire pits, Respect Life memorial, Rosary walk, and outdoor Stations of the Cross.

“at the Lake” is near Celina, Ohio, in the village of Montezuma. It is situated on 5 acres, near the walking path leading to Windy Point at Grand Lake St. Mary’s, and features outdoor Stations of the Cross and a full-size gymnasium.

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What do Adult retreats cost?

Planning and managing a retreat is daunting. We are here to help ensure your success.

Adult Retreats

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What do meals cost?

Great food will elevate your group's happiness. Our staff crafts home-cooked meals every day.

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What does a HS retreat cost?

Putting on a high school retreat takes a lot of work, let us help manage your budget.

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Can we hold a Kairos retreat?

Planning a Kairos retreat can be a lot to manage. Our team is here to lighten your load!

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News & Events

Maria Stein Christkindlmarkt

This December, we will transform the Retreat Center into a German "Christkindlmarkt" Christmas Market. The committee aspires to make this a magical outdoor festival featuring twinkling lights and serving as a destination for artisan vendors and Christmas shoppers alike. The two-day event on Friday, December 11, 4 pm–9 pm, and Saturday, December 12,…

Fall Newsletter 2025

Autumn Newsletter PDF Check out the autumn newsletter and read about the 2025 Gala event, interview with local Catholic artist Marcie Stammen, continuing renovation at both facilities, and a list of all the upcoming events through the end of the year!

Spring Newsletter 2025

Our spring newsletter features many exciting events at the Retreat Centers, a sacred painting workshop with Marcie Stammen, plans for the second annual Retreat Center Gala, several stories from youth groups that attended retreats, and a few enlightening statistics on the number of guests we had over the winter.

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