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Features of our “at the Woods” facility

Located in Maria Stein, OH

Whether you’re seeking solitude, personal growth, or a space to bond with others, we offer a unique sanctuary where you can pray, reflect, and discover God’s peace. Maria Stein sits on 87 acres featuring walking paths, a Respect Life memorial, a Rosary walk, and outdoor Stations of the Cross. The Prayer Island and pond features a 40’ tall cross perfect for day or nighttime prayer services. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor recreation areas, sitting areas, and outdoor fire pits.

Guest Rooms

60 Private rooms
13 Semi-private and Jack & Jill rooms
40 Dorm bunk beds in three separate rooms

Meeting rooms

Four large conference rooms
Nine more intimate breakout rooms
WiFi and Smart TV’s in the conference rooms

Facility features

  • Originally opened in 1961, rededicated in 2000
  • The entire facility is air-conditioned
  • Sits on 87 wooded acres
  • Chapel with all supplies needed for a Catholic Mass or Adoration
  • Kitchen and dining room – all meals provided
  • Reconciliation Chapel for Confessions or Spiritual Direction
  • Beautiful outdoor areas with seating at different points along the paths

2365 St John’s Road Maria Stein, OH 45860

Upper Level

  • 33,070 Square feet on the upper level
  • Elevator access to both levels
  • 65 guest rooms with private baths
  • 6 Jack and Jill guest rooms – two rooms share a bath
  • 1 large conference room with fireplace
  • Kitchen and Dining room
  • Large chapel
  • Gift shop

Lower Level

  • 29,760 Square feet on the lower level
  • 40 bunk beds in three separate dorm rooms and showers
  • A large, flexible use multi-purpose room
  • 3 Large meeting rooms
  • 9 Small meeting rooms for breakout sessions
  • Montini Hall – Recreation Room
  • Large dining room
  • Intimate Scripture Chapel

Chapel

  • Seating for 100
  • Blessed Sacrament is always reserved in tabernacle
  • Seasonal Missalettes (World Library Press) are available
  • We Celebrate and Gather hymnals available
  • All supplies needed for Catholic Mass are available
  • Reconciliation space available for confessions
  • Keyboard/sound system available for use with Bluetooth

Private Rooms

  • 60 Private rooms with private bath/shower
  • 5 Semi-private rooms that share 2 hallway bathroom/showers
  • 8 Jack & Jill rooms – a set of 2 rooms share 1 bath/shower
  • All towels and linens are provided
  • Shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner are provided in the showers

Dorm Rooms

  • 40 beds in three separate rooms:
    • Dorm A: 9 beds
    • Dorm B: 11 beds
    • Dorm C: 20 beds
  • 8 showers and bathrooms in 3 separate areas for privacy
  • All bed linens are provided. Guests must provide their own towels
  • Shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner are provided in the showers

Outdoor Places for Reflection

  • Prayer House in the woods
  • Seating throughout the grounds, around the pond, and on Cross island
  • Stations of the Cross Walk
  • Mystery of the Rosary Walk
  • Respect Life Memorial
  • Labyrinth

Special Features

Photo Album at the Woods