Marillac Center Facilities
Make Your Time Away Truly Meaningful
A truly special retreat or gathering deserves an equally special environment. For your group, consider the unique beauty, reflective atmosphere, and full range of amenities that Marillac Center has to offer.
The retreat and spirituality center of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, Marillac Center is nestled within a tranquil setting on the Mother House grounds, surrounded by trees, spacious parkland and fields, quiet walkways, and sparkling fountains—a place of quiet beauty and peaceful reflection.
Facilities & Services
Marillac Center offers a variety of meeting and breakout rooms, along with a dining area, small chapel for private prayer, library, hospitality center with snacks and drinks, and assembly space for the use of guests.
Most meeting rooms have a screen and dry erase board. Each meeting room is equipped with a Smart TV and projector. Wireless internet access is available for all meeting rooms and guest rooms.
There are two lounge areas with full kitchens, and dining and relaxing areas. Adjacent to the lounges are outside patios with tables and chairs.
Marillac Assembly and O’Shea Conference Center are equipped with multimedia capabilities.
Facility Rental
Marillac Center is available for rent to the public when usage is consistent with the mission statement of Marillac Center and does not conflict with scheduled activities. All groups must provide liability insurance.
Overnight Accommodations
Marillac Center has 27 spacious guest rooms. Each room is furnished with a comfortable lounge chair. All rooms have private baths with handicapped-accessible showers.
Cost is $100 per night (meals included)
Contact
For more information, contact retreats@scls.org or call 913-758-6552 for fee information or refer to the brochure below. A deposit of 25% of the total fee is required at time of contract. We will bill the balance following the event. Make checks payable to Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost to stay at Marillac Retreat Center?
$100/day single occupancy
$70/day per person double occupancy
Meals are included and are served at the following times:
- Breakfast 7:00-7:45 am
(Sundays 8:00-8:45 am) - Lunch 12:00-12:45 pm
- Dinner 5:10-5:45 pm
*Mealtimes are firmly set and out of our control. If guests need to arrive later than the start of designated mealtimes, we suggest they eat on their own and wait to arrive until after mealtime has concluded.
What's included in meals?
We have protein, starch, and vegetables for each meal, and a salad bar included with lunch and dinner. There are normally non-dairy options at each meal as well.
If I have food allergies, what do I do?
Our meals are provided by the food service staff that prepares meals for the Sisters and the University of Saint Mary. Most of our guests can find something in the offered meals that meets their needs. However, if your allergies are severe, we recommend bringing your own food to supplement. There are refrigerators and microwaves in the lounges on each guest floor.
Can we bring snacks?
Yes, guests are welcome to bring snacks. Coffee and tea are provided. We only ask that food stays in the lounge spaces or dining room and is not taken to guest rooms. We also request that instead of bringing plastic bottled water, guests bring a refillable container.
Are there specific arrival/departure times and procedures?
Arrival time is between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday-Friday. Because we have a brief orientation for groups, we ask that guests arrive no later than 4:00 pm. For departure, guests need to follow the directions on the yellow card in each room, leave their key cards on the room’s desk, and shut the door.
Cancellation policy
If a group needs to postpone their scheduled stay, their deposit is kept and credited toward their next stay with us. We ask for 2 weeks-notice to postpone a stay, however we understand weather or emergency cancellations may occur in a shorter timeframe.
Are guests allowed to walk the grounds?
Yes! The Marillac Retreat Center sits on more than 200 acres, sharing a campus with the Sisters of Charity and the University of Saint Mary. Guests have access to walking paths, a labyrinth, and a prayer grotto.
Is smoking allowed?
The entire campus of the Sisters of Charity, Marillac Center, and University of Saint Mary is smoke and tobacco free.