Providence Renewal centre

What Providence Renewal centre does

Providence Renewal Centre is a non-profit ecumenical retreat and conference centre located in south Edmonton, Alberta, established in 1983 by the Sisters of Providence. It operates on a 20-acre landscaped campus and serves individual retreatants, small spiritual-direction clients, and external groups needing meeting space; the facility can accommodate groups ranging from 4 to over 150 people. The organization also operates a correctional outreach through the Edmonton Remand Centre.

The centre's core offerings span structured spiritual programs (Ignatian Exercises, Centering Prayer workshops, Bible Study), private/directed retreats and sabbaticals, one-on-one spiritual direction, and facility rentals for community, educational, and church groups. Pricing is low and accessible — Bible Study at $10/session, Centering Prayer workshops at $100, Spring Retreats $200–300, with several programs offered free or pay-what-you-can and Ignatian Exercises priced separately from required textbooks. Delivery is hybrid, with both on-site programming and Zoom-based participation for selected offerings (e.g., Centering Prayer Circle).

The business model is a non-profit operating model funded primarily through user fees (program registrations, retreat fees, facility rentals), supplemented by the supporting ecosystem of the Sisters of Providence and donations typical of faith-based non-profits. Distribution is via the centre's website, email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, and a YouTube channel featuring a "Minute Meditations" series. There is no disclosed revenue, no external funding round, and no AI/ML or proprietary technology component.

Name

Providence Renewal centre

Legal name

Providence Renewal Centre

Website

https://providencerenewal.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Providence Renewal Centre is a non-profit ecumenical retreat and conference centre in Edmonton, Alberta, founded in 1983 by the Sisters of Providence. It serves individual retreatants, small spiritual-direction clients, and outside groups via 20-acre grounds, structured programs, and facility rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spiritual Retreat and Conference Center Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG), Holistic & Alternative Therapy Retreats (Naturopathy, Energy Work) (THAGAMAI)

Keywords

• Spiritual retreat center
• Christian retreat programs
• Ignatian spirituality
• Conference facility rentals
• Spiritual direction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Program and Retreat Fees: Revenue from spiritual programs, retreats, and formation events including Ignatian Exercises, Bible Study Circle, Centering Prayer workshops, and seasonal retreats. Fees vary by program duration and format.
2. Facility Rentals: Revenue from renting conference rooms, meeting spaces, and accommodations to community, educational, and spiritually-oriented groups. Includes private dining room and main dining room (capacity 150).
3. Sabbatical and Private Retreat Bookings: Revenue from extended stays (one month or longer) for individuals on sabbatical or private spiritual retreat. Includes parlour accommodations and access to spiritual direction services.
4. Spiritual Direction Services: Additional fee-based access to spiritual directors for those on sabbatical, private retreat, or day retreat.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Providence Renewal Centre is an ecumenical Christian retreat and conference center operating on 20 landscaped acres in south Edmonton. It sells private retreats and extended sabbaticals, structured spiritual formation programs (Ignatian Exercises, Becoming PRESENCE, Centering Prayer, Bible Study Circle, Summer Silent Directed Retreat), one-on-one spiritual direction services, and conference facility rentals including meeting rooms, accommodations, dining, and chapel spaces. Programs are delivered both on-site and virtually via Zoom.

Product overview

Providence Renewal Centre is an ecumenical retreat and conference center offering a portfolio of spiritual development services including private retreats and sabbaticals, spiritual direction, facility rentals for meetings and conferences, and structured programs such as the Ignatian Exercises, Becoming PRESENCE formation, Centering Prayer groups, and Bible Study Circles. The center provides physical facilities (meeting rooms, accommodations, chapel, library, dining) alongside digital programming via Zoom. Core services are delivered through a combination of on-site residential experiences and virtual participation options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Retreats and Sabbaticals

Quantifiable outcome

• Main dining room capacity of 150 people
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sisters of ProvidencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983The Sisters of Providence established Providence Renewal Centre in 1983 and continue to animate the organization with their spirit of compassion and strong belief in Gospel values. The center remains inspired by their founding mission to serve as a Christ-centred community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre: Christian retreat centre in Cochrane, Alberta operated by the Franciscan Friars, offering spiritual retreats, spiritual direction, and meeting facilities. Most directly comparable peer given shared Alberta geography, Catholic/Christian orientation, and retreat-plus-conference business model.
• Loyola House (Loyola Retreat House & Renewal Centre): Ignatian spirituality retreat house in Guelph, Ontario offering retreats, spiritual direction, and meeting space. Directly comparable on Ignatian Exercises programming, Catholic/Christian retreat focus, and the spiritual formation + facility rental hybrid model.
• Star of the North Retreat Centre: Christian retreat centre in St. Albert, Alberta (near Edmonton) offering spiritual formation, retreats, and group accommodations. Highly comparable as a regional Christian retreat competitor serving the same Edmonton-area market with similar programs.
• King's Fold Retreat Centre: Christian retreat and conference centre near Cochrane, Alberta offering residential retreats, spiritual direction, and conference facilities. Comparable as an ecumenical Christian retreat centre with the same conference + retreat + spiritual direction service mix.

Emerging players

• Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation: Non-profit offering spiritual formation programs and Contemplative Prayer training rooted in the Christian contemplative tradition. Comparable as a provider of structured Christian contemplative formation (including Centering Prayer), though delivery is primarily workshop/online versus PRC's residential model.
• Canterbury Centre (Edmonton): Anglican retreat and gathering place in Edmonton offering spiritual formation events and group facility rentals. Comparable as a small Edmonton-area faith-based retreat/hospitality venue, though on a smaller scale than PRC.
• Centre for Spiritual Living (various Canadian locations): Network of spiritual communities offering classes, retreats, and spiritual direction in a New Thought tradition. Comparable as providers of spiritual formation, retreat programming, and spiritual direction services, though less focused on residential/lodging model.

Regional players

• Wellspring (Alberta): Faith-based supportive care organization in Edmonton/Calgary operating non-residential programming. Adjacent peer rather than direct competitor, but operates in the same Edmonton faith-based wellness space with a broader care focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@providencerenewalcentre41
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProvidenceRenewalCentre
• Instagraminstagram.com/prcretreats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/providence-renewal-centre

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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