» Serenity and a Space of One's Own: St. Peter's Abbey, Saskatchewan

St. Peter's has a pleasant, timeless atmosphere that promotes both work and relaxation. During the summer, retreat participants are accommodated in private rooms in Scholastica Residence, a former convent, and are served wholesome, nutritious meals often prepared from the monks’ own organic garden ingredients. The residence houses only retreat participants during their stay and contains a small, fully equipped kitchen and a separate lounge. Participants also have the use of a portable screened gazebo in the yard of the residence. The residence has five bathrooms with showers and/or bathtubs.

Writers are allocated the largest rooms since these serve as a working area as well. Artists have private sleeping accommodations plus a separate workspace.

During the three week winter retreat writers and artists are housed in the Abbey Guestwing in private rooms. A spacious kitchen and separate lounge are also available. Because this guest wing sometimes houses other individuals, silent working hours cannot be guaranteed.