"The retreat helps me at work to show others how calming this time away can be.  Leading by example, I hope to implement my prayerful spirit in the workplace since it is a trying environment."

"Thank you for a wonderful retreat.  Your insights & sharing  open my heart to take a deeper look at my relationship with God."

"Monte Alverno is such a place of calm, peace, kindness and God’s love."

"I love the wonderful job you have done in remodeling!  How the new blends with the old is excellent.  All the hard work has paid off. I will tell my friends."

"This was my first retreat.  It has renewed my zest for life.  I have a new confidence that God will remain with me."

"The older I get, the more I love to come on retreat.  Once I get here, I let my busy life go and can thoroughly relax and open my mind to God’s presence."

"Please do upgrade where and when needed, but don’t change the atmosphere of simplicity and warmth in the surroundings."

"I don’t know how you do it, but the feelings of love, respect,encouragement, hope and caring that the retreat leaders share are palpable and so important to my retreat."

"The renovations are wonderful. With hip and knee replacements, I took advantage of the elevator.  The canopy, entry, and washrooms are a great improvement."

"This place is just so peaceful and beautiful.  All the work and renovations are much appreciated."

"The sharing session Sunday morning was very special and enlightening. Many expressed what I felt."

"The building improvements are just wonderful, but buildings would be nothing without warm people to make them such a haven."

"I am deeply grateful and impressed with the 'new look.'  I am going to try to get more friends to come for retreat here.  The meals are excellent, the hospitality outstanding.  Thank you and I pray God will continue to bless the ministry here at Monte Alverno."

"The elevator is a blessed addition.  I would include 'handicapped accessibility and elevator' as part of your retreat promotion."

"The renovation of the building is wonderful.  The grounds with the lawns, trees, flowers, landscaping, labyrinth, and stations add to the aesthetic atmosphere of Monte Alverno."