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Wareham!
 We are pleased you are
sharing your spiritual journey with us. Know that the staff
members are keeping you in our prayers as you visit with us. If you
need anything please know that each staff member is ready to assist
you in any way that we can, just ask us.
Below are some house guidelines and information to assist you in
your stay. We ask that a contemplative atmosphere be maintained so
that all enjoy their stay and inner journeying. Thanks and
blessings.
 Outdoors: You are
visiting a 118 acre site, much of which fronts on Widow's Cove which
is part of Buzzard's Bay at the very tip of the West end of the Cape
Cod Canal. A casual walk along the wooded paths or down to the
waterfront by the Boathouse will reveal a variety of trees and
wildlife. Finches, bluebirds, osprey, cardinals, deer, squirrels, doves,
starlings, and an occasional red fox abound on the property. You are
free to enjoy them all.
Fire Safety and Evacuation: The retreat center is equipped
with a state-of-the-art fire detection system. Should the alarm go
off please leave the building immediately and stand at a safe
distance. The fire department is automatically summoned, once the
alarm is activated. Please note the evacuation map located in your
room and hallway. Identify the nearest exit to your sleeping room.
Smoking: We are pleased to be a smoke free environment. If
you smoke, please do so outside and carefully extinguish the
material and dispose of them in the buckets provided. Please do not
smoke in the woods or on the beach.
Common Rooms: To maintain an atmosphere of retreat, we ask
that you refrain from socializing in the chapel or sleeping
quarters. Please use the common areas, e.g. the front parlor,
library, patio, dining room, conference room, and coffee lounge
available to you. We request that one be quiet after 10:00 P.M.
Food and Beverages: Complimentary coffee and teas are
available in the coffee lounge at all times. Snack and beverages you
bring may be stored in the refrigerator in the retreatents dining
room.
Meals: If the Retreat Center is providing your meals, they
will normally be served in the dining room of the Manor House. Meals
are hearty and usually served family style. Meal times are as
follows: 8AM Breakfast; 12 Noon Lunch, 5PM Dinner.
Phone Access: A phone is located in each building (except the
Boathouse). A phone is located under the main stairway in the Manor.
Local emergency numbers are posted near each phone.
Note: The Retreat House phone number (508) 295-0100, may be
given to your family as a "can be reached" number in the event of
an
emergency. A staff will take the call and bring the message to you
at once. Please advise people not
to call after 8:00 P.M. unless it is an emergency.
Cell Phones: In order to keep a contemplative atmosphere of
prayer we ask that cell phones not be used. If you must use it
please do so in a private place. Be advised that where we are
located does not allow for good reception and it is best outside of
the buildings. Emergency use, of course is not a problem.
Vehicles and Parking: Please park in designated areas only.
While it is fine to unload near the doors, please use the parking
lots for the remainder of your stay. The lots are marked for the
Manor and Youth Center. No vehicles are allowed to the boathouse and
along the trails. If a handicapped person needs a vehicle to reach
the boathouse, please ask a staff member to assist and ready the
path for you.
Security: Doors must be locked at 10PM each day. Please have
a member of your retreat group designated as the person who locks
doors and shuts off lights at night. It will be most helpful.
Outdoor fires: Outdoor fires are not permitted on any part of
the property at any time.
Swimming: Swimming is at your own risk. Buddy system is in
effect for all.
House Keeping Services: Please inform a staff member if you
need any extra blankets, trash bags, toiletries, etc. Rooms will be
cleaned after you depart and not during. Staff will make every
effort to clean common rooms but your assistance would be helpful.
Water Conservation: Our drinking water comes from a well
located on the property. We test it regularly to assure quality. We
are happy to report it is delicious. We ask that you use your linens
and towels for the duration of your weekend stay. This simple act
will save thousands of gallons of water each year and prevent
detergents from going into the environment.
Repair and Maintenance Requests: If you find any items in
need of repair in your room or around the buildings and ground
please complete a "Fix-It-Slip" located in your room and give it to
a staff member. This is very helpful as sometimes we do not know
that a light bulb is out, or a door is stuck or a faucet drips.
At Stay's End: Please strip your bed and fold blanket and
cover spread and leave it at the foot of your bed. Place used linens
in the pillowcases and bring them to the basket outside the kitchen.
Enjoy your stay!
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