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This cabin has been a daily retreat space for me since 2020, and I would love to share with you how it has been a gift for me to be available to God’s love and mercy.

Take a few days off and immerse yourself in prayer and silence at my family's farm in Lexington, Ohio, where I have personally found so much healing and renewal.

The cabin is surrounded by tall trees, open fields, and ample space for peaceful walks and reflection. The interior has calming colors and a small house chapel, providing a serene environment perfect for daily prayer and reflection. The nearby barn lodge (you’ll adore this space, especially if you appreciate a more rustic style) offers an extra reading and relaxation area, enhancing your retreat experience.

Take a trip to my cozy cabin in Lexington, Ohio.

Exclusive attention (you’re the only retreatant!), a deck to watch amazing sunrises, AND the Lexington Sailing Club is right down the road…

Unique Amenities

One bedroom, one bathroom, a house chapel, and more…

Cozy + Private 

Make a visit to the nearby Catholic Churches  and Pilgrimage Destinations. 


Steps from Holy Sites 

Lexington is quaint, with a specialty coffee shop, Italian goods store (gelato served daily), bike path, and lake access.

LOCATED IN LEXINGTON, OHIO

Retreat Experience Highlights

Retreat Experience Highlights

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3-night: $750
5-night: $1,000

married couple

3-night: $450
5-night: $750

single woman

Available from September to November and April to June for 3 to 5-night stays. 

Pricing & Availability

I will be available to offer an optional one-on-one sixty-minute spiritual direction session each day of your retreat.

Daily Spiritual Direction: 

Whether you seek a solo retreat or a deepening experience with your spouse, this cabin is perfect! Reconnect with yourself, each other, and God in a setting designed for relational and spiritual availability.

for Individuals or Couples: 

Choose a retreat experience that suits your spiritual needs. Opt for a guided retreat with structure or embrace a self-led journey.

Guided or Self-Led Options:

Experience solitude and privacy with your own cabin accommodation. Whether you come alone or with your husband, the cabin provides a cozy and intimate setting for reflection, prayer, and rest.

Private Cabin Retreat:

come stay!

Why Make a Retreat

Enjoy the freedom to create your own retreat schedule. Take time for personal reflection, explore the natural surroundings, or participate in a more structured retreat with my guidance.

Flexible Schedule:

Engage in daily prayer and reflection. Participate in daily guided sessions or follow your own schedule. Opportunities for daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and Confession are available in the towns nearby.

Spiritual Enrichment: 

The nearby barn lodge offers additional space for reading and relaxing. This peaceful area outside the cabin provides a cozy nook for quiet time and reflection.

Barn Lodge:

Stay in a private cabin surrounded by farm life and nature’s beauty. The cabin has all the essentials to ensure a comfortable and restful stay.

Peaceful Accommodations:

What to Expect:

  • The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation (Carey, Ohio): 60 miles. This pilgrimage site has a rich history of healing and offers regular pilgrimages and special events.
  • Rhoda Wise House and Grotto (Canton, Ohio): 75 miles. This site honors the life of Rhoda Wise, a Catholic mystic and stigmatist known for her deep Catholic faith.

Holy sites:

  • Sorrowful Mother Shrine (Bellevue, Ohio): 60 miles. A serene shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, offering beautiful walking paths, grottos, and prayer areas.
  • Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics (Maria Stein, Ohio): 100 miles. Home to a significant collection of relics, and also occasional Masses.

Pilgrimage Destinations:

  • St. Peter's Catholic Church (Mansfield, Ohio): 12 miles. A historic church with beautiful architecture and a generous schedule of Masses, Confession times, and Eucharistic Adoration.
  • St. Mary of the Snows Catholic Church (Mansfield, Ohio): 10 miles. Known for its welcoming community and vibrant parish life.
  • Resurrection Parish (Lexington, Ohio): 3 miles. This parish offers daily Mass, a peaceful environment for prayer, and features beautiful outdoor walking Stations of the Cross, perfect for meditation and reflection.

Catholic Churches:

Visit nearby Catholic Churches, Pilgrimage Destinations, and Holy Sites

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You can often find me in deep conversation with a spiritual directee, working on a writing project, or weeding a garden bed.

My parents moved to Lexington in 2020 (right when COVID-19 hit), and I moved back from Colorado at the same time and immediately fell in love with the cabin I get to call mine. From my first night in its cozy space, I knew I wanted to share it with YOU, my sisters, the full life-giving space that it is. 

Hi, I’m Amanda!

About the Host and Retreat Director 

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frequently asked questions

The renovated cabin offers a cozy retreat in a serene natural setting with tranquil, clean colors. Inside is a queen-size bed, a spacious closet, and WiFi. The cabin features a classic farmhouse kitchen with butcher block counters, a deep farmhouse sink, a coffee and espresso machine, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and all essential cooking utensils. The bathroom is well-lit with new shiplap and a walk-in shower. Additionally, the cabin has a washer and dryer for added convenience. Outside, the deck provides outdoor seating, a grill, and a fire pit, creating a perfect relaxing spot. Parking is available by the garage barn, which is just a short walk to the cabin. The main house and barn lodge are nearby, set back along a mile-long lane, ensuring a peaceful and private retreat. Furthermore, a small chapel with sacred art and spiritual reading materials is also available in the cabin for quiet reflection and prayer.

If you choose to receive spiritual direction during the retreat, we have several options for our meetings. We can meet in the cozy barn lodge, take a walk and talk through the beautiful surroundings, or I can meet you at the local Catholic Church—whatever you feel most comfortable with. The cabin will be reserved exclusively for you during your stay, ensuring your privacy.

When making your retreat reservation, please be aware that the full amount is required when booking to confirm your reservation. This policy allows me to ensure the best possible experience for your retreat. If you need to cancel, my cancellation policy is as follows: cancellations made more than 30 days before the retreat date will receive a full refund; cancellations made between 15 and 30 days before the retreat date will receive a 50% refund; cancellations made less than 15 days before the retreat date are non-refundable. I appreciate your understanding, and eagerly anticipate your visit.

For your retreat at the cabin, you'll need to bring comfortable clothing and shoes for walking and relaxing, as well as toiletries and personal care items. Don't forget any medications you may need, along with your favorite snacks and drinks. Groceries are necessary since meals are not provided, unless arranged with me for an extra cost. There are several grocery stores in town to choose from. Bringing a journal and pen for reflection, along with any preferred spiritual reading materials, a Bible or other devotional items, and a rosary will enhance your experience. Additionally, a flashlight or headlamp will be useful for nighttime walks. Everything else, including kitchen essentials, linens, and basic supplies, will be provided to ensure a comfortable and enriching retreat experience.

For your retreat at the cabin, you have two convenient airport options. The first is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, Ohio. This airport is approximately 60 miles from Lexington, Ohio, with a driving time of about one hour. Alternatively, you can fly into Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) in Cleveland, Ohio. This option is roughly 80 miles from Lexington, Ohio, with a driving time of about 1.5 hours. Both airports provide accessible routes to your retreat at the cabin, allowing you to choose the one that best fits your travel plans. 

You will need a rental car to get to the cabin and participate in daily Mass, Confession, and Eucharistic Adoration at nearby Catholic churches. Having a rental car will also allow you to explore Lexington and go on mini-pilgrimages to holy sites in the area. The flexibility of having your own vehicle will enhance your retreat experience, giving you the freedom to move around and fully engage with the spiritual and recreational opportunities available.

Lexington, Ohio, is a quaint village in Richland County known for its friendly community and scenic countryside. Just outside the village, my family's farm offers a peaceful retreat. Surrounded and protected by a wildlife preservation area, the property includes a main farmhouse, two barns, and two cabins (one exclusively for retreats). A mile-long lane leads to the heart of the farm, which features two main fields teeming with wildlife.

The barn lodge is a cozy gathering space with comfortable seating, cozy throw blankets, a stone fireplace, and a large island perfect for games or dining spreads. The farm is also home to vaccinated and friendly farm cats, adding to the serene and welcoming atmosphere. The retreat cabin offers a quiet and private setting, ideal for prayer, reflection, and relaxation amidst the farm’s natural beauty.

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