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Chiara Center
- Community & Social Services
- Springfield, IL
About this business
The Chiara Center is a Franciscan place of spirituality that welcomes all people for reflection, retreats and conferences. It is a peaceful facility set in a wooded area minutes from I-55 in Springfield, Illinois. We are just under two hours from St. Louis and about 3-4 hours from the Chicago area.
Location details
4875 Laverna Rd, Springfield, IL, 62707, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | |
| Tue | 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | |
| Wed | 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | |
| Thu | 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | |
| Fri | 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | |
| Sat | 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
Thank you, Chiara Center! This is the 4th year the Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages has held a workshop at this wonderful meeting center: accommodating, hospitable, comfortable space, delicious meals. Its serenity provides the perfect backdrop for our participants to immerse themselves in our weighty workshop topics and to better focus on the strategies being discussed. We can truly say that Chiara Center has played a big part in the success of our workshops. ---Susan C. Johnson, ICTFL Conference Coordin... read more
A special place to reflect and feel renewed. The hospitality here is amazing. Beautiful spaces.
The Chiara Center is a peaceful place for quiet, prayer, reading, walking and reflection. The staff are wonderful. The meals are delicious. The rooms are quiet, clean and spacious. The St. Francis of Assisi Church is magnificent, a truly beautiful space. ... The Peace of Christ descends on the place day in and day out. I have been to the center many, many times ... for spiritual direction with Sister Mary Ann Falbe (such a wise and deeply spiritual person), to lead marriage retreats and men's retreats and to spend entire day... read more
Chiara Center is the best kept secret in Illinois as far as retreat centers go. We have been bringing formation communities quarterly for the past 4 years. What makes this retreat center so special is not just the quiet spaces, or walking paths, or clean guest rooms, , affordability, or great food but the delicate balance of its welcoming presence to both protestants and those who grew up with a more liturgical life with God. The space here is contemporary and iconic enough to make any of us no matter what our past life with... read more
I am just completing a four-day private retreat that was part sabbatical research work, and part personal reflection. Chiara Center is such a blessing. The accommodations are perfect - comfortable rooms with adjustable temperature controls, a rocker/recliner, table and chairs. I really appreciated the flexibility to have prepared meals, or cook my own in the kitchenette. Wireless access and the guest computer room made this a great place for the research work I needed to do. The 2nd floor gathering room was a comfortable spo... read more
The Chiara Center has everything you need for spiritual rest and restoration. We found the grounds to be beautiful with ample spiritual material to assist in the weekend. Thank you!
My husband and I needed a short retreat and getaway from our two young kids and ministry life in order to reset for the new year. The Chiara Center is such a beautiful, quiet, and Holy place to find the peace and rest and renewal we hoped for. I'm so glad we chose Chiara for our time away. It was so peaceful and relaxing. It's such a blessing to have a spiritual retreat center like this so close to home.
Imago Dei's formation communities have been retreating at Chiara for the last several years and its commitment to our comfort, peace and care has never wavered. Our retreatants know that when they enter that sacred space that they have the opportunity to connect with the Divine as they seek out spaces of beauty, rest and transformation. The staff and resources available are excellent and we always feel well cared for as we retreat. Having such a beautiful, tranquil location has given members of our church a chance to lean in... read more
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How is Chiara Center rated?
Chiara Center has a 5 star rating with 62 reviews.
When is Chiara Center open?
Chiara Center is open now. It will close at 10:00 p.m.
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