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A quiet place for reflection . . .

Nestled in a quiet corner of Menlo Park, California, Vallombrosa is a retreat and conference center owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco.

It is conveniently located midway between San Francisco and San Jose and is readily accessible both by car and by public transportation.

Upcoming Events

The Catholic Church in the World Speaker Series Join us on Sunday afternoon, February 26 for a thoughtful discussion based on the book, Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church: A Decade of Crisis, 2002-2012. with author, Thomas Plante, Ph.D., ABPP.  Find out more.

"Engaging the Heart" Vallombrosa Catholic Marriage Preparation.  Catholic marriage preparation involves several steps, one of which is the Pre-Cana Program.  Find out more.
From Our Gift Shop & Book Store.  We feature books by contemporary popular authors as well as many classics in spirituality and prayer. Visit us during your next stay. Find out more.

 

A few kudos . . .

“ I thought the workshop was done very well. The topics were informative and made me want to learn more. I thought it was good that you guys didn’t call on people randomly or make people feel uncomfortable.”
James