Donna Wahlert

“Perched near a pastoral land, Shalom opens its doors to us – to a place of serenity and reflection.

We leave our busy-ness behind and are led to examine our inner landscape – the rivers that flow smoothly
and the rocky ground that must be dug up
to ensure a later harvest.

Shalom's programs, its ambiance, its very reason

for existing enrich our time there –
and our lives after we leave.”

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Rev. John S.

Haugen

“In this day and age, between busy schedules
and an increasingly mobile lifestyle,
a sense of place becomes very important.

Shalom Retreat Center is more than merely a historic facility which hosts or provides spiritual rogramming.

Shalom is an experience of place.

The spirit of Francis and the Sisters of Saint Francis
offer a stillpoint to an increasingly chaotic world.

Shalom holds out an alternative to the stress and

shifting sands of today’s living, and instead focuses

retreatants on living lives of faith and deepening

spirituality, which is life-giving and lasting.

This is probably one the many reasons friends

refer to Shalom as home.”

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Board of Education

thank you note

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"Thank you so much for your hospitality

and kind assistance during our Board workshop

in October (09). The facility and staff exceeded

our expectations."

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Barb Meloy Callahan

“Shalom Retreat Center . . .

• provides a setting of peace and tranquility where the presence of God can be felt
• offers hospitality and hope for people of all denominations
• provides programs with a holistic approach
• offers me a chance to assist others who have experienced loss in their lives.”

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A note

from an

individual

retreatant

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“The warm hospitality; the quiet, still,

peaceful surroundings; the comfortable

living quarters; delicious meals and beautiful grounds have enabled me to “rest in the Lord.”

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Students

“Thank you very much for your hospitality

and cooperation during our recent work

session at Shalom. We appreciated the

opportunity to leave school

and come to a quiet place.

The accommodations were very suitable

and the meals great!”

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Ed & Ruth

Gansemer

“It has been four years since we discovered Shalom.

Little did we know that the Franciscans

had put together a place where you can shut out

our noisy world and renew your mind, body, and spirit.

Some of the programs we have enjoyed are their

special dinners, yoga classes, retreats,

and prayer services. The leadership, staff, and volunteers work hard to create an atmosphere so you can, as we have, look forward to your next visit.”

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A thank you from a

Religious Group

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"Your facilities are wonderful, and your

hospitality a gift. We felt welcomed and

cared for throughout our stay."

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Another

Religious Group

that hosted a

spiritual gathering

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A note

from a

vowed Women's

Religious Group

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“Nothing was overlooked to make our retreat

a pleasant and memorable one --

from the warm and friendly hospitality,

the tasty and well-prepared meals,

to concern for our comfort and well-being.”

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Dennis Heckelsmiller

“The Shalom Center is like a peaceful lake –
a place to unwind and ease the tensions
of day-to-day life.

With a little further exploration,
I discovered that beneath the surface,
there are whole new worlds to enjoy!”

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"Things I Enjoyed"

Note from

a Retreatant

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"The quiet room
The comfortable chair
The soothing music
The friendly greetings
The warm smile
The inspiring readings and books
The quiet, brisk walks."

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“Shalom is like sitting in a rocking chair

wrapped in a quilt while outside a storm rages.

It is warm and safe and reassuring.

But, at the same time challenging.”

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