Sacred Space of Hospitality, Growth, Retreat & Renewal
Star of the North Retreat Centre -
The Star of the North Retreat House opened in 1953 offering retreats and spiritual oasis to the Christian community at large. This house of retreat offers formation in spirituality, contemplative private retreat for personal renewal, and human growth, psychological, emotional, spiritual as well as wisdom teachings around justice, peace, and integrity of creation. We also offer hospitality for groups seeking an alternative and affordable place to gather for their meetings, conferences, and retreats.
Built to accommodate live-in groups, the Star of the North welcomes all people, groups and communities of good will to come and experience our warm, peaceful and home-like hospitality. There are 51 bedrooms for overnight accommodation, (22 doubles, 29 singles), each with their own sink, desk and chair. The house also provides five regular suites and one barrier-free suite with en-suite washrooms, dining facilities for 86, a private chapel, two large conference rooms, and several smaller meeting rooms.
Throughout the years, people from all over western Canada have come to the Star for their retreat and faith based needs. On an annual basis, Star of the North has served on average 6000 people and 300 events.
Our Vision
Awaken to Spirit - Transform the World
Our Mission
~ Offers a sacred space of hospitality and healing;
~ Provides support and challenge for prophetic ministry;
~ Awakens people to their personal dignity, beauty, and gifts;
~ Engages the community in active evangelization, and the care of all of creation;
~ Empowers people to grow in the service of others and the love of the Creator.
The above vision and mission were revised by Star of the North Board of Directors and approved by OMI Lacombe Canada Provincial Council in June, 2016
The Star of the North’s vision and mission, aligns and shares in the values and priorities of OMI Lacombe Canada which are
~ Being close to the people
~ Offering sacred space of welcome and hospitality
~ One with the poor, marginalized and most abandoned
~ Daring the new
~ Apostolic community
~ Compassion and Care for people and creation
