“This retreat was amazing. I met such cool and kind-spirited people. I might consider coming back, which is crazy because I was against the idea of coming at first. I rarely try new things, but I ended up really liking the retreat.”

- Cindy

“I would encourage girls to attend.
I gave up four of my days and have no regrets.”

- Anonymous

"Come with an open heart
and you will be able to discover something new about yourself."

- Vy

“I feel like I’m always yearning for something, but I can never fill up that hole. The joy & peace of the sisters is exactly how I want to feel as well. I feel like being so close to Christ every day is what can fill this void in my heart.”

- An

“I’ve had a very fruitful time here
and it’s all due to [the sisters’] guidance and invitation to come.”

- Linh

“Being here gave me a sense of peacefulness; something I haven’t had in a while. I really enjoyed how everybody is basically in a very large family
and I felt at home.”

- Anonymous

“I love all aspects of the Dominican Sisters’ way [of life]. Community life is very important – because the best way to grow … is to grow with others!”

- Stephanie

“It’s so worth it! Even if you’re not gonna be a sister,
they teach you how to love yourself
and give you the tools to know yourself & your God & vocation better.”

- Sammie

“I loved the sense of community that was offered here.
Pure joy radiates from each of the sister’s hearts.
I realized that I craved [this].”

- Mary