Unless otherwise noted in the program description, weekend events begin Friday with dinner at 6:00pm and end after lunch on Sunday and day events are from 9:30am – 3:30pm.

 

Standard Times:
Bedrooms are ready after 4:00pm on Friday.

Standard Fees:

Please see each of our calendar postings on Eventbrite or contact your Conference Coordinator for fees.

Day events are to be prepaid. We will send confirmation notices but your cancelled check will be your receipt.  Deposits are non-refundable, but transferable to a future event within a year.

For your convenience, we now accept online payment, using PayPal or your credit card.

Calendar of Events

If  you are interested in registering for an upcoming event, click on the link(s) below and you will be directed to a registration page.  Unless stated, all events take place at Vallombrosa Center. If you have any questions contact Jaynie, 650-325-5614 or jaynie@vallombrosa.org. If you have any problems,  click here to contact our webmaster.
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2025 EVENTS
DECEMBER

14 – 20

Five Day Silent Retreat:  Complete Spiritual Renewal

On Sunday, December 14, we will gather for a 5-Day retreat with the purpose of “complete spiritual renewal” in the Faith. Except for prayer, conferences and individual spiritual direction, silence will be the rule. We will honor a moratorium on electronics and talking during the retreat. Total openness to the murmuring of the Holy Spirit and silent witness will be our practice. Please bring a Bible and a notebook. The retreat ends on Saturday, December 20 with breakfast.

Maximum attendance is 50 as each person has a private room all meals, daily Mass, two conferences per day along with confessions. Cost is $475 per person. Limited scholarships may be available. This retreat will be led by Monsignor Steven Otellini an excellent speaker and spiritual guide.

Besides online, you may send reservations with check to Vallombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025. Reservation questions, call Jaynie, Monday through Friday 8 AM – 3 PM at (650)325-1713. Any questions, please call Deacon Peloso at (650)269-6279.

View the event flyer on Eventbrite and at this link.
JANUARY

31

One Day Retreat with Father Jim Blount – “Victory With and Through Our Lady”

Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026 with Father Blount, a religious order priest (SOLT), and a very inspiration speaker.

Seating is limited, so register early! Cost is $55 per person. Doors open at 8am with continental breakfast. The program begins at 9:00am.  Mass will be at 11:15am, followed by a full lunch.  The program ends at 4:00pm.

Besides online, you may send reservations with check to Vallombrosa Center, 250 Oak Grove Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025. Reservation questions, call Jaynie, Monday through Friday 8 AM – 3 PM at (650)325-1713. Any questions, please call Deacon Peloso at (650)269-6279.

View the event flyer on Eventbrite and at this link.