Santa Sabina Center

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The straw bale hermitage for quiet contemplation

25 Magnolia Ave

San Rafael, CA 94901

+1 (415) 457-7727

http://www.santasabinacenter.org

Built in the 1930s, the Santa Sabina Center is a beautiful retreat and conference center featuring a chapel, garden and some basic rooms. Owned and operated by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, this location was opened to all faiths in 1970. The accommodations can support up to 58 guests.

You'll find the Santa Sabina Center in the Dominican area of San Rafael next to Dominican University.

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Reviews

5.05 reviews

M. H.

9/20/2007

The fact is, this place used to be a nunnery, which at first may not seem like a plus (especially considering I spent 9 years in Catholic school). But after going to a weekend writing retreat...

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Wendy A.

12/14/2023

I went to Santa Sabina for a weekend yoga retreat and it was perfect. The grounds are peaceful and lovely; gurgling fountains, chirping birds, woodsy and serene. The facility has a spacious studio...

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Susan I.

9/28/2007

Heaven. Just heaven. When you're needing solitude, quiet, beauty, this is the place to go.

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Sabina G.

4/16/2012

I went to their Holy Triduum retreat (Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday) and it was wonderful! Sister Patricia and Fr. Jude provided the spiritual sharings and services with their own experiences...

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C G.

6/21/2012

I really hate to knock this down even a star, but...with the introduction of Wi-Fi and a new dorm built next door (for the Dominican University campus), the sanctuary feel has faded. I loved going...

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