Pallottine Renewal Center

What Pallottine Renewal Center does

Pallottine Renewal Center, operating as Pallottine Retreat & Conference Center, is a 501(c)(3) Catholic retreat and conference center founded in 1969 by the Pallottine Missionary Sisters on an 83-acre campus at 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road in Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri. The center operates a single signature angel-shaped building offering 54 overnight bedrooms plus one apartment, a dining room seating 72, a chapel-in-the-round seating 100, six meeting/board rooms, a 5,000 sq. ft. Fellowship Hall/gymnasium, an indoor heated pool, a low-ropes challenge course, walking trails, an outdoor labyrinth, and two additional retreat houses (Nazareth House and Bethany House). The portfolio spans corporate retreat and conference services, faith-based congregational retreats, wellness programming (yoga, aquacise, swim lessons, iRest meditation, self-care, urban gardening), bereavement support, spiritual direction/companionship, and ecological pilgrimage programs.

The business model combines direct facility rental (overnight accommodations, meeting rooms, dining, AV) with program fees (aquacise subscriptions at $50-60/month, yoga at $10/class, challenge course at $35-75/person, spiritual direction at $60/session, pilgrimage at $220/person) and tax-deductible donations including the Pass It Forward Fund for financial assistance. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via phone (314-837-7100) and website booking, supplemented by referral channels through Catholic parish networks, ACTS retreat movements, Catholic schools, the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce, and Old Jamestown Association partnerships. Pricing varies by program and group, with retreat fees typically quoted by retreat leaders rather than published. The center serves 4,000+ guests annually from across the United States and operates with 11-50 employees under a mix of lay directors and religious-order oversight. The organization is currently in a lay-leadership transition under Executive Director Marillyn Baner with a developing Strategic Plan.

Name

Pallottine Renewal Center

Legal name

Pallottine Retreat & Conference Center

Website

https://pallottinerenewal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pallottine Renewal Center is a Catholic nonprofit retreat and conference center on an 83-acre campus in Florissant, Missouri, offering overnight accommodations, meeting spaces, wellness programs, and spiritual direction to faith-based groups, corporations, schools, and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retreat and Conference Center Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

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 industries

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness) (THAGAMAB), Wellness & Retreat Stays (Yoga, Spa, Detox) (THAMADAJ)

Keywords

• Retreat conference center
• Spiritual formation programs
• Corporate team building
• Wellness movement classes
• Nonprofit hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Florissant

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retreat and Conference Services: Overnight accommodations, meeting room rentals, dining services, and program fees for spiritual retreats, corporate events, and group gatherings. Revenue generated from group bookings ranging from day retreats to multi-day conferences.
2. Program Fees: Fees collected for wellness programs including aquacise classes, yoga/movement classes, challenge course team-building, swimming lessons, spiritual direction sessions, and educational workshops.
3. Donations and Fundraising: Tax-deductible donations supporting capital improvements, program development, and financial assistance through the Pass It Forward Fund for those who cannot afford retreat participation.
4. Facility Rental: Rental of off-campus retreat houses (Nazareth House with 4 bedrooms/6 beds, Bethany House with 3 bedrooms/4 beds) for smaller groups and private/self-directed retreats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pallottine Renewal Center operates a 83-acre Catholic retreat and conference campus in Florissant, Missouri, providing overnight accommodations, bookable meeting rooms, dining services, a chapel, recreation amenities, and a portfolio of wellness and spiritual programs for faith-based groups, corporations, schools, non-profits, and individuals. Services include men's/women's/couples' spiritual retreats, congregational retreats, corporate team-building via a low-ropes challenge course, wellness classes (yoga, aquacise, meditation), spiritual direction, bereavement support, swim lessons, and self-care programming, supported by on-site hospitality and the Pass It Forward Fund for financial assistance.

Product overview

Pallottine Renewal Center is a Catholic retreat and conference center offering a unified portfolio of hospitality services across its 83-acre campus in Florissant, Missouri. The center operates multiple distinct facilities including conference/meeting rooms (Pallotti Conference Room, Melia Conference Room, Salvati Meeting Room, Cenacle Boardroom, Fellowship Hall), overnight accommodations (54 bedrooms plus Nazareth and Bethany retreat houses), dining services for up to 72 guests, and a Chapel-in-the-Round. The center provides wellness programming through Movement for Body and Spirit (yoga), Aquacise pool classes, Learn to Swim programs, and a Challenge Course/Low Ropes Course for team building. Spiritual services include Spiritual Companionship (spiritual direction) and Bereaved Parents: Circle of Companions support groups. Additional programs include Pathways to Well-Being Classes, Soil to Soul Urban Gardening, iRest Meditation, and Voices of Hope Speakers. The center serves both faith-based organizations (congregational retreats, confirmation retreats, youth ministries) and corporate clients (workshops, strategic planning, team building).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overnight Accommodations

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,000+ guests served annually from across the United States
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Interfaith Partnership of STLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2025Pallottine Retreat and Conference Center partners with the Interfaith Partnership of STL to host the Festival of Faiths and Philosophies, a celebration of unity and understanding. This partnership aligns with Pallottine's ecumenical and interfaith ministry approach, bringing together diverse faith communities for dialogue and understanding.
• Audubon SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner for Pilgrims of Hope for Creation ecological pilgrimage program, providing educators and scientists for ecological education along the Mississippi and Confluence trails.
• Missouri Department of ConservationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner for Pilgrims of Hope for Creation program, providing ecological educators and scientists for the environmental pilgrimage experience.
• Riverlands Migratory Bird SanctuaryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partner for ecological pilgrimage program providing environmental education and nature interpretation along the Great Rivers.
• St. Louis UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cooperation with St. Louis University for the successful Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation, contributing leadership and support to the environmental retreat program.
• Adorers of the Precious Blood of JesusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Community partner for the successful Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation retreat program.
• Old Jamestown AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2024Joint sponsorship of community events including the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park Open House and Citizen of the Year ceremony. This partnership positions Pallottine as an active community anchor serving North St. Louis County residents.
• Saint Louis Zoo WildCare ParkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 October 2024Pallottine serves as venue for community events introducing Sabarras George, Director of the Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park. Joint events sponsored by Pallottine and the Old Jamestown Association attract 75+ community members.
• Washington University School of MedicineminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2024Pallottine hosts a cancer research workshop conducted by Washington University School of Medicine, focusing on African American perspectives on genetic cancer research. The workshop is funded by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health, with participants receiving $150 gift cards.
• Swim ON Foundation (Safer Waters in Memory of Nicholas)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration with Swim ON Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, to offer youth swim lessons. British Swim School serves as the swim lesson provider using the Pallottine pool for community swim lessons for children.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Loyola Jesuit Center: Jesuit retreat and conference facility offering spiritual retreats and formation programs. Comparable to Pallottine as a Catholic-rooted retreat center serving both faith-based and corporate/professional groups.
• The Guest House Retreat & Conference Center: Faith-based retreat and conference center in Lake Orion, MI providing spiritual formation, accommodations, and team-building. Comparable to Pallottine in multi-day overnight retreats, faith-rooted hospitality, and corporate retreat services.
• Cenacle Retreat House: Catholic retreat centers operated by the Congregation of Our Lady of the Cenacle, offering spiritual direction and group retreats. Comparable to Pallottine in faith-based retreat programming and spiritual companionship services.
• Holy Cross Retreat Center: Catholic retreat center in Mesa, AZ operated by the Congregation of Holy Cross, offering spiritual retreats, conferences, and team-building. Comparable to Pallottine in faith-rooted hospitality, multi-day programs, and corporate retreat offerings.
• Mercy Center Retreat & Conference Center: Catholic retreat and conference center in Aurora, IL operated by the Sisters of Mercy, offering spiritual direction, retreats, team-building, and overnight accommodations. Directly comparable to Pallottine in mission, target segments, and hospitality model.
• Christian Conference Center: Interdenominational Christian retreat and conference center in Indiana offering accommodations, meeting spaces, and spiritual programs. Comparable to Pallottine in faith-based retreat/conference operations and ecumenical programming.
• Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House: Catholic Jesuit retreat house in Lake Dallas, TX providing directed, silent, and group retreats along with spiritual direction. Comparable to Pallottine as a faith-based retreat center serving spiritual formation and parish/diocesan groups.
• Jesuit Retreat House: Catholic retreat house in Oshkosh, WI offering preached, directed, and silent retreats for individuals and groups. Comparable to Pallottine in faith-based retreat offerings, accommodations, and target audience of parish and ministry groups.
• St. Benedict Center: Benedictine retreat and conference center in Schuyler, NE offering spiritual retreats, conferences, and parish programs. Operated by a Catholic monastery, comparable to Pallottine in retreat programming and religious-order governance.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the Ozarks: Non-profit retreat and conference facility in Missouri providing overnight accommodations, meeting spaces, team-building (ropes course), and wellness programming. Comparable to Pallottine in multi-use conference and team-building offerings for corporate and community groups in the region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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