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What to expect
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Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a staff member who will answer any
questions you may have and invite you to share any special prayer requests (the
Pacem staff prays for all our guests during their stay). You then will be
taken, with a food basket and your belongings to your hermitage.
Once nestled in your
hermitage, your holy time begins. Pray with Scripture. Read your Bible and spend
time just talking to God and listening for His Word. Don't be anxious. Matthew
7:7-8 says, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and
the door will be opened to you. for everyone who asks, receives; he who seeks
finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened."
Many hermits
arrive tired and weary, and need to begin their retreat with rest for the body
as well as the soul. Sleep is an important part of God's healing plan for "Holy
Rest." Long nights to sleep, as well as "naps," are gifts to be enjoyed.
During your stay, you will probably spend most of your time inside the
hermitage or on the attached screen porch. You may choose to walk in the woods
along moss-covered paths, in the wildflower prairie, or sit on the boardwalk
that extends over Lake Tamarack.
You will not be disturbed except at
your request or in the case of an emergency. There is a mailbox on each
hermitage for daily communication with Pacem staff.
A Pacem staff member is always available if you
need assistance or someone to talk with.
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What is provided?
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Each hermitage contains an altar, The New Jerusalem Bible, a handmade
wooden cross and icons. Large windows provide a view of the wonders of nature in
all seasons. An extra-long bed, rocking chair and a screened porch add to the
restful comfort of the hermitage.
There is a wardrobe for clothing.
General supplies (flashlight, towels, washcloth, bedding, soap, coffee/tea, rain poncho, umbrella,
insect repellent) are furnished.
In the spirit of simplicity, there is no electricity or plumbing.
A gaslight and candles provide light, and a thermostatically-controlled gas wall
heater provides for winter comfort. A gas burner allows guests to heat water for
coffee or tea and for personal grooming. The outdoor "biffy" is a short walk
away and a commode is available in each hermitage.
Showers are available in the Community House from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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What should I bring?
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Clothing appropriate for the outdoors: good walking shoes and boots (the trails and
woods may be muddy), comfortable layered clothing (temperatures in the woods may
vary from your home), and a sweater or jacket. Many people prefer lounging-type
clothes and slippers for inside.
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Personal grooming items |
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Your may wish to bring your own personal Bible and journal |
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What is the recommended length of stay?
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Pacem in Terris is open all year, seven days a week. Each guest will determine his or her length of stay and pattern
of visit. If possible, allow at least two nights so that you may experience
"desert time" - the freedom "to be" away from any pressures of time, structure or personal
concerns and responsibilities. In the desert quiet and stillness of our hearts,
God's rich and abundant blessings are more freely received.
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What will I eat?
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Hermitage food is simple. A basket of fresh bread, cheese and fruit is provided for each
guest to take into the prayer cabin. Fresh water is provided, and hot water for coffee/tea can be prepared on the gas
burner. Dinner with the Pacem staff is available Monday-Friday at 5:30 p.m.
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What is the cost?
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The approximate cost of providing a hermitage retreat is $90.00 per night.
We appreciate a minimum donation of $55.00 per night to help meet this cost.
Additional funds are always needed to meet the ongoing operational expenses of
Pacem in Terris. (Contributions over the actual value of $90 per night are tax deductible.)
Pacem was established
and is maintained through the love and sacrifice of people who believe in its mission. We invite you into this "Community of Pacem"
through your prayers and sacrificial giving.
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Is smoking allowed?
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Smoking is limited to the screen porch. This is for the comfort of the other guests and the protection of the woods.
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May I bring a pet?
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Sorry, we are unable to accommodate pets.
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Where is Pacem in Terris located?
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Pacem in Terris is about an hour from the St. Paul-Minneapolis metro area, 20 minutes north of Anoka, Minnesota, on Highway 47.
Click here for a location map to Pacem In Terris
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How do I make a reservation?
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Reservations are required. To arrange your visit at Pacem in Terris, we invite you to
contact us by phone any day between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. (CST).
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