Retreat House

What Retreat House does

Holy Cross Retreat House (d/b/a Retreat House) is a nonprofit Catholic retreat facility located at 490 Washington St, North Easton, Massachusetts, operated as a ministry of the Congregation of Holy Cross within the Diocese of Fall River. The facility was converted from a former cow barn to a seminary in 1950, became the Holy Cross Retreat House in 1959, and was formally launched as a retreat house in 1964. It houses and feeds up to 72 guests for overnight retreats and is staffed by a core team of five (Director Nancy Smith, O.F.S.; Chaplain Fr. Tom Gaughan, C.S.C.; Associate Director Deacon Dan Sullivan; Chef Kerry Deehan; and Cursillo Kitchen Assistant Janice Nolan) supported by an extensive volunteer workforce for meal service and cleaning.

The organization's core programs are Cursillo three-day spiritual formation retreats (priced at $195 per participant including three nights and nine meals, with separate men's and women's weekends) and Matt Talbot retreats for recovering alcoholics aligned with the Twelve-Step tradition. Complementary offerings include Arise and Shine ministry, Spiritual Book Discussion, Monthly Community Mass, Ultreya gatherings, and Virtual Ultreya (an online community extension created during the pandemic). The property provides bedrooms, a chapel, dining room, library, sitting areas, conference rooms, and garden grounds, with no proprietary technology beyond an eCatholic-platform website used for information, registrations, donations, and newsletter sign-ups.

Revenue is generated entirely from retreat fees, private donations, and annual fundraising events, with no state or federal funding. The 2025-2026 Mission Appeal targets $100,000 for building maintenance, and the long-running Bill Ohrenberger Jr. DeColores Open Golf Tournament has been replaced by a new "No-Golf Golf Tournament" format offering sponsorship tiers from $25 to $10,000. Go-to-market is community-led via the Cursillo sponsorship model and Parish Volunteer Cursillo Ambassador Program across the Diocese of Fall River, supplemented by email newsletter, Facebook, and YouTube channels.

Name

Retreat House

Legal name

Holy Cross Retreat House

Website

https://retreathouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holy Cross Retreat House is a Catholic nonprofit retreat facility in North Easton, Massachusetts, operated by the Congregation of Holy Cross, offering Cursillo and Matt Talbot weekend retreats for up to 72 guests, funded solely by retreat fees, private donations, and an annual golf tournament.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Retreat and Spiritual Formation Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Retreats & Spiritual Wellness Travel Agencies (THAKAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Spiritual retreat services
• Catholic formation programs
• Residential retreat facilities
• Faith-based hospitality
• Recovery ministry retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

North Easton

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Retreat Fees: Revenue from Cursillo weekend fees ($195 per participant), Matt Talbot retreat fees, and other retreat program fees. The retreat house houses and feeds up to 72 people for retreats.
2. Private Donations: Funded solely by private donations and retreat fees. Receives no state or federal funding. Multiple giving options including one-time donations, recurring contributions, estate planning, and memorial/tribute donations.
3. Annual Golf Tournament: The Bill Ohrenberger Jr. DeColores Open Golf Tournament has been the largest annual fundraising event for over 50 years. Transitioning to No-Golf Golf Tournament format with sponsorship opportunities ranging from $25 to $10,000.
4. Mission Appeal: Annual Mission Appeal campaign with stated goals ($100,000 for 2025-2026) to fund building maintenance and improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Holy Cross Retreat House operates a residential Catholic retreat facility offering structured weekend spiritual formation programs, principally Cursillo three-day retreats and Matt Talbot recovery retreats, alongside ongoing ministries (Ultreyas, spiritual book discussions, monthly community Mass). The facility houses and feeds up to 72 guests and is staffed by a small core team supported by volunteers, funded entirely by retreat fees and private donations.

Product overview

Holy Cross Retreat House operates as a religious retreat center offering a portfolio of spiritual programs and hospitality services. The core offerings are Cursillo and Matt Talbot weekend retreats, complemented by ongoing ministries (Arise and Shine, Spiritual Book Discussion, Monthly Community Mass) and community gatherings (Ultreya and Virtual Ultreya). The facility provides overnight accommodations for up to 72 guests, including bedrooms, a chapel, dining services, conference rooms, library, and garden grounds. The organization supplements its mission through fundraising events (No-Golf Golf Tournament, DeColores Open) and annual Mission Appeals. The retreat house is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross and the Diocese of Fall River, receiving no state or federal funding and relying entirely on private donations and retreat fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cursillo Retreats Three-day weekend spiritual formation retreats based on the Cursillo de Cristiandad movement, providing practical insights into everyday Christian faith and service. Separate weekends are held for men and women, led by volunteer laypeople and clergy teams. Total cost is $195 per participant covering three nights and nine meals; financial assistance is available so no one is turned away.
• Matt Talbot Retreats

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Congregation of Holy CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1959The retreat house is a ministry of the Congregation of Holy Cross. In 1959, when the Congregation built a new seminary, the cow barn became the Holy Cross Retreat House. The Retreat House has grown as a ministry of the Congregation, with staff and programs aligned with Holy Cross values and spirituality.
• Diocese of Fall RivercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe retreat house serves parishes within the Diocese of Fall River. The Diocese highlighted Cursillo in The ANCHOR publication, and Bishop da Cunha has recognized the retreat house's Cursillo programs.
• Stonehill CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe retreat house is located adjacent to Stonehill College, which was also founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross. Volunteer Joe Brooks (Class of 2026) created the 'Our Spiritual Home 2025' video about the retreat house.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@retreathouse9293
• Facebookfacebook.com/holycrossretreathouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/retreat-house

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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