Nazareth Retreat House

Behind the Nazareth Name

"Nazareth teaches us something essential: what it means to rest well, to live simply, and to be formed in the ordinary. In that spirit, the Nazareth Retreat House seeks to reflect the heart of what a retreat offers — a return to simplicity, to sacred silence, and to the profound experience of being home. The Holy Family invites each of us to join them in Nazareth: to step into the hidden life, to rest, and to receive. 

In many ways, Crookston mirrors Nazareth. We are a humble, faithful community, tucked away from the world’s spotlight but rich in warmth, hospitality, and quiet holiness. Just as Nazareth was the setting for Jesus’ hidden years, we pray that our retreat house becomes a place where lives are gently shaped, hearts are renewed, and souls encounter Christ anew. 

Whether you come burdened or hopeful, seeking answers or simply seeking peace, the Nazareth Retreat House welcomes you. It is a place where no one is a stranger, and everyone is received as family. It is, above all, a home. We invite you — wherever you are, however you come — to retreat with us at the Nazareth Retreat House. Step away from the busyness of life and into stillness. Be received by Mary and Joseph, who long to lead you closer to their Son. Meet Jesus again in the quiet. And leave restored, renewed, and ready to live with new life." - Bishop Andrew Cozzens