Temporarily closed to in person days of prayer or retreats.
All services will be available on Zoom until further notice.
Prayer Spaces
Kairos is our prayer space for creative expression. There are times when words are inadequate in prayer. That's when we can reach for other tools of expression--crayons, markers, Play-Doh, scissors, glue and magazine pictures--whatever helps your heart and mind become visible to you.
Labyrinth
Villa de Matel Convent Cemetery - The Sisters' private cemetery is a place of prayer where guests are welcome to enter at any time. Stations of the Cross invite guests to reflection.
Bethany - Our meeting room for smaller groups (15 or fewer). On days when Bethany is not occupied by a group, individuals may feel free to use it as a place for prayer and reading.
The Roof Garden - An open-air prayer space in the treetops.
Lebh Shomea - Hebrew for "Listening Heart," for listening to music, reading, journaling, praying or gazing out at nature.
The Cloister Walk - A sheltered porch looking out on the Villa Chapel.
Emmaus - Our meeting room for large groups (up to 35 people).
Retreat Dining Room -Retreatants at Ruah Center have their own dining room, set apart for eating in silence.
The Communal Prayer Room (CPR) - A small space for prayer and spiritual direction.
The Icon Room - In icons the mysteries of God are reflected in line, image, color, and beauty. This room is for those drawn into the Mystery in this way.
Villa Chapel
Bedrooms - Ruah Center offers simple accommodations that consist of single bedrooms and shared restrooms in a dorm setting.
The Oratory - The Blessed Sacrament is reserved here. It has become customary to use the Oratory for quiet prayer only. Other spaces are recommended for reading, journaling and devotions.
