Ignatius House

Name

Ignatius House

Legal name

Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center

Website

https://ignatiushouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spiritual Retreat Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness) (THAGAMAB)

Keywords

• Silent spiritual retreats
• Ignatian spiritual direction
• Jesuit retreat programs
• Retreat facility hosting
• Vocational culinary training

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Retreat Fees: Revenue generated from retreat registrations including guided retreats, directed retreats, individually directed retreats, mindfulness retreats, and day programs. Fees vary by retreat type and duration, ranging from $50 for book studies to $1,495 for five-night mindfulness retreats.
2. Donations and Contributions: Major source of revenue including individual donations, monthly giving program (Ignatian Companions), Easter appeals, capital campaign contributions, legacy giving, and employer matching programs.
3. Group Hosting Fees: Revenue from hosting non-profit organizations, faith-based groups, and mission-driven organizations for meetings, retreats, and events at the retreat center facility.
4. Tending the Flame Program Tuition: The two-year spiritual direction formation program costs $4,000, which includes tuition and in-person residencies at Ignatius House.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ignatius House operates a Jesuit retreat center on a 20-acre wooded site along the Chattahoochee River near Atlanta, offering silent guided retreats, individually directed retreats, the Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life format, spiritual direction, multi-week classes, facility hosting for nonprofit groups, and specialized formation and outreach programs. Core paid offerings include 3- to 8-night silent retreats, the two-year Tending the Flame spiritual direction formation program ($4,000 tuition), the six-month Kitchen Cura vocational culinary internship for individuals in recovery, and venue rentals for up to 80 guests.

Product overview

Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center is a sacred space offering a portfolio of spiritual retreat and formation programs. Core offerings include Guided Retreats (silent themed retreats with director presentations), Directed Retreats (individually directed silent retreats with daily one-on-one spiritual direction), and the Spiritual Exercises in the Retreat in Everyday Life format. Supporting programs include Classes & Events (weekly and multi-week spiritual formation series), Spiritual Direction services (offered independently and during retreats), and the Tending the Flame two-year spiritual direction formation program. Specialized initiatives target underserved populations: the Ignatian Spirituality Project for those recovering from homelessness and addiction, Kitchen Cura vocational culinary training program, and the Young Adult Initiative offering free retreats. The center also provides facility rental for nonprofit and faith-based organizations. Digital offerings include The Weekly Encounter newsletter and The Weekly Prayer video series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Guided Retreats Silent guided retreats and days of reflection led by retreat directors with themed presentations, daily Mass, optional reconciliation, and private spiritual direction conversations. For adults seeking multi-day silent retreat experiences in a structured Ignatian setting.
• Directed Retreats Silent individually directed retreats ranging from 3 to 8 nights, offering daily one-on-one meetings with experienced spiritual directors, unstructured time for deep prayer and reflection, and optional daily liturgy. For retreatants seeking personalized spiritual direction during their retreat.
• Spiritual Exercises (Retreat in Everyday Life) Nine-month retreat format integrating daily prayer, prayerful daily review, and weekly meetings with a trained spiritual director into participants' ordinary routines, making the full Spiritual Exercises accessible without a 30-day commitment. For individuals seeking extended Ignatian formation integrated into daily life.
• Classes & Events Weekly classes, book studies, workshops, and special series spanning 3-13 weeks covering interfaith studies, mindfulness meditation, Ignatian prayer methods, film and spirituality, and other spiritual growth themes. For adults seeking shorter-form learning and reflection.
• Spiritual Direction Sacred conversations with trained spiritual companions who help individuals discern the movement of God's Spirit in their lives, offered both during retreats and independently through a network of affiliated directors. For individuals seeking discernment, vocational clarity, or ongoing spiritual accompaniment.
• Tending the Flame Spiritual Direction Formation Program Two-year training program that trains participants in the art of spiritual direction, grounded in the Ignatian tradition and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Includes in-person residencies at Ignatius House and Zoom components (Welcome Evening, Saturday Classes, Wednesday Classes). For prospective spiritual directors seeking formal formation.
• Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP) Retreats Retreats for individuals rebuilding lives after homelessness and addiction recovery, part of a national Jesuit ministry spanning 28 cities. Provides private rooms, meals, transportation, and trained discussion leaders. For men and women in halfway houses seeking spiritual companionship.
• Kitchen Cura Vocational Culinary Internship Six-month paid vocational culinary internship for individuals in recovery, combining hands-on culinary training with financial counseling, emotional support, and spiritual direction to promote self-sufficiency. For adults in recovery from homelessness and addiction seeking marketable culinary skills.
• Young Adult Initiative (YAI) Retreats Free weekend retreats for young adults ages 18-25 and students, offering space for stillness, reflection, and deeper spiritual connection through Ignatian spirituality. For young adults seeking meaning, balance, and belonging amid busy academic and professional lives.
• Event Hosting & Facility Rental Venue rental for nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and mission-driven groups seeking space for meetings, retreats, and gatherings. Accommodates up to 80 guests with 50 rooms, dining facilities, conference rooms, and outdoor spaces. Liability insurance with $1M minimum required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served approximately 5,000 people annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Restaurant/Culinary PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Kitchen Cura program involves collaboration with restaurant partners who provide mentorship, training exposure, and real-world culinary experience for program interns. The program was developed by Ignatius House executive chefs Calisha Smith and Don Williams and includes partnerships to provide comprehensive culinary training covering all aspects of leading a dining facility, from buffet management to food inventory and creative cuisine preparation.
• Young LifecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Young Life is a Christian ministry founded in 1941 that introduces adolescents to Jesus and helps them grow in their faith, serving young people in more than 100 countries. For seven years, Young Life staff and leaders from across the U.S. and around the world (including ten leaders from several African countries) have returned three times annually to Ignatius House for week-long spiritual formation gatherings. The partnership provides a serene environment for Young Life leaders to rest, reflect, and be renewed in their ministry to young people.
• Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Ignatius House is the Atlanta affiliate of the national Ignatian Spirituality Project, which brings the gift of Ignatian spirituality to people recovering from homelessness and addiction. Through retreats and spiritual reflection circles in more than 20 U.S. cities, ISP creates safe and sacred spaces where people can tell their stories, rediscover hope, and encounter God's healing presence. ISP has been present at Ignatius House since 2007, when the first ISP retreat was held. The partnership reflects deep alignment between Ignatius House's values of hospitality and welcome and ISP's ministry of spiritual companionship.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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